Best fights of Jessie Vargas
Over 14 years as a professional, Jessie Vargas has compiled a 29-4-2 (11) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Jessie Vargas defeats Antonio DeMarco
On November 22, 2014 Jessie Vargas defended his WBA (Regular) super lightweight title against Antonio DeMarco. Vargas was 25 years old with a record of 25-0, and DeMarco was 28 with a record of 31-3-1. Vargas was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and DeMarco was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vargas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Jessie Vargas KOs Sadam Ali
On March 5, 2016 Jessie Vargas fought Sadam Ali for the vacant WBO welterweight title. Vargas was 26 years old with a record of 26-1, and Ali was 27 with a record of 22-0. Vargas was coming off a loss, while Ali was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Vargas stopped Sadam Ali via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Jessie Vargas loses to Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision
On November 5, 2016 Jessie Vargas defended his WBO welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao. Vargas was 27 years old with a record of 27-1, and Pacquiao was 37 with a record of 58-6-2. Both Vargas and Pacquiao were coming off a win. Vargas lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Pacquiao.