Best fights of Gregorio Vargas
Over 17 years as a professional, Gregorio Vargas has compiled a 45-9-1 (31) record, including 17 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gregorio Vargas KOs Paul Hodkinson
On April 28, 1993 Gregorio Vargas fought Paul Hodkinson for the WBC featherweight title. Vargas was 22 years old with a record of 27-3-1, and Hodkinson was 27 with a record of 22-1-1. Vargas was on a 9-fight winning streak and Hodkinson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Vargas stopped Paul Hodkinson via TKO in the 7th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Gregorio Vargas defeats Ben Tackie
On January 16, 1999 Gregorio Vargas fought Ben Tackie for the vacant IBA Americans and WBC Continental Americas lightweight titles. Vargas was 28 years old with a record of 38-6-1, and Tackie was 25 with a record of 18-0. Vargas was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tackie was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Vargas won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
3. Gregorio Vargas KOs Tracy Harris Patterson
On July 11, 1998 Gregorio Vargas fought Tracy Harris Patterson for the vacant IBA super featherweight title. Vargas was 27 years old with a record of 37-6-1, and Patterson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vargas stopped Tracy Harris Patterson via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Gregorio Vargas defeats Gary Balletto
On October 31, 2003 Gregorio Vargas fought Gary Balletto for the vacant IBU lightweight title. Vargas was 33 years old with a record of 43-7-1, and Balletto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vargas won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Gregorio Vargas loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via unanimous decision
On March 18, 2000 Gregorio Vargas fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC super featherweight title. Vargas was 29 years old with a record of 40-6-1, and Jr. was 23 with a record of 22-0. Vargas was on a 6-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Vargas lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..
6. Gregorio Vargas KOs Porfirio Hernandez
On November 15, 1991 Gregorio Vargas defended his Mexico featherweight title against Porfirio Hernandez. Vargas was 21 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was on a 4-fight winning streak. Vargas stopped Porfirio Hernandez via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Gregorio Vargas KOs Juan Carlos Salazar in their 2nd fight
On May 22, 1992 Gregorio Vargas defended his Mexico featherweight title against Juan Carlos Salazar. It was their second meeting. Vargas was 21 years old with a record of 24-3-1, and Salazar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was on a 6-fight winning streak. Vargas stopped Juan Carlos Salazar via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
8. Gregorio Vargas KOs Jaime Fernandez in their 2nd fight
On June 28, 1991 Gregorio Vargas defended his Mexico featherweight title against Jaime Fernandez. It was their second meeting. Vargas was 20 years old with a record of 20-3-1, and Fernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vargas stopped Jaime Fernandez via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
9. Gregorio Vargas loses to John John Molina via unanimous decision
On April 22, 1994 Gregorio Vargas fought John John Molina for the IBF super featherweight title. Vargas was 23 years old with a record of 29-4-1, and Molina was 29 with a record of 34-3. Vargas was coming off a loss, while Molina was on a 13-fight winning streak. Vargas lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Molina.
10. Gregorio Vargas KOs Elias Quiroz
On July 27, 1992 Gregorio Vargas defended his Mexico featherweight title against Elias Quiroz. Vargas was 21 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Quiroz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was on a 7-fight winning streak. Vargas stopped Elias Quiroz via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.