Best fights of Rey Vargas
Over 14 years as a professional, Rey Vargas has compiled a 36-1-1 (22) record, including 18 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Rey Vargas defeats Tomoki Kameda
On July 13, 2019 Rey Vargas defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Tomoki Kameda. Vargas was 28 years old with a record of 33-0, and Kameda was 28 with a record of 36-2. Vargas was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak and Kameda was on a 5-fight winning streak. Vargas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Rey Vargas defeats Mark Magsayo
On July 9, 2022 Rey Vargas fought Mark Magsayo for the WBC featherweight title. Vargas was 31 years old with a record of 35-0, and Magsayo was 27 with a record of 24-0. Vargas was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak and Magsayo was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Vargas won via split decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. Rey Vargas defeats Azat Hovhannisyan
On May 12, 2018 Rey Vargas defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Azat Hovhannisyan. Vargas was 27 years old with a record of 31-0, and Hovhannisyan was 29 with a record of 14-2. Vargas was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Hovhannisyan was on a 8-fight winning streak. Vargas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Rey Vargas defeats Ronny Rios
On August 26, 2017 Rey Vargas defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Ronny Rios. Vargas was 26 years old with a record of 29-0, and Rios was 27 with a record of 28-1. Vargas was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Rios was on a 5-fight winning streak. Vargas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Rey Vargas defeats Gavin McDonnell
On February 25, 2017 Rey Vargas fought Gavin McDonnell for the vacant WBC super bantamweight title. Vargas was 26 years old with a record of 28-0, and McDonnell was 30 with a record of 16-0-2. Vargas was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and McDonnell was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Vargas won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Rey Vargas defeats Oscar Negrete
On December 2, 2017 Rey Vargas defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Oscar Negrete. Vargas was 27 years old with a record of 30-0, and Negrete was 30 with a record of 17-0. Vargas was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Negrete was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Vargas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.