Manuel Vargas (boxer)
Manuel Vargas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manuel Magdaleno Vargas March 29, 1981 |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Other names | Chango |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight Light Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (174 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 45 |
| Wins | 33 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Manuel Magdaleno Vargas (born March 29, 1981 in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer in the Flyweight division. He is also the former interim WBO Minimumweight Champion[1]
Pro career
Interim WBO Minimumweight title
He became the interim WBO minimumweight title by beating the Colombian Daniel Reyes on December 6, 2008.
WBO Minimumweight title
He fought Donnie Nietes on September 12, 2009 for the full version of the WBO title. However, he lost the bout by split decision. He wanted to challenge Shaquille in boxing for the Shaq Versus.[2]
Interim WBA Super Flyweight title
On February 13, 2010, Vargas moved up three divisions in order to challenge interim WBA super flyweight title holder Nonito Donaire on less than three days short notice and lost the bout by third round knockout. In the post-fight drug test, has a son names oscar vargas Vargas tested positive for hydrocodone as was suspended for an indefinite period of time.[3]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=29915
- ^ http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=25280
- ^ Ronnie Nathanielz (March 5, 2010). "Manuel Vargas is Placed on Suspension, Says Keith Kizer". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2010-04-10.
External links
- Boxing record for Manuel Vargas from BoxRec (registration required)
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