Emiliano Vargas (born April 16, 2004) is an American of mexican origin professional boxer who competes in the light-welterweight division.
Early life Vargas was born in Oxnard, California to Martha and boxing legend Fernando Vargas. His two older brothers, Amado and Fernando Jr. are also professional boxers
Amateur career Vargas had a stellar amateur career, becoming a seven time national champion. He turned pro with a record of 110 wins and just 10 defeats.
Professional career Vargas made his pro debut on May 14, 2022, at The Forum in Inglewood where knocked out novice Mark Salgado in the first round. Soon after he was signed by Bob Arum's Top Rank He made his debut for Top Rank on the undercard of Janibek Alimkhanuly's WBO middleweight world title defence versus Denzel Bentley. Vargas brutally stopped his opponent Julio Martinez in the second round.
Vargas vs. Leon Vargas faced Juan Leon on May 4, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, for a chance to claim the first belt of his career, the North American Boxing Federation Junior Super Lightweight title. Vargas dominated the fight, dropping Leon twice in the second round to secure a stoppage victory and win the first title of his pro career.
Vargas was named best prospect in boxing in 2025 by top boxing writer Dan Rafael, and was awarded The Ring magazine Prospect of the Year for 2025.
Vargas vs. Quintana Vargas faced Argentine contender Agustin Ezequiel Quintana in the co-main event to lightweight unification bout Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Núñez at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on February 28, 2026. Despite Quintana showing great durability and having some success, Vargas made the referee pull him out at the end of the ninth round due to taking too many unanswered shots.
Vargas vs. Mills Vargas fought Bryce Mills at the Barclays Center in New York City. He won by stoppage in the fourth round.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes18Win18–0Bryce MillsTKO4 (10), Jun 27, 202617Win17–0Agustin Ezequiel QuintanaRTD9 (10), Feb 28, 202616Win16–0Jonathan MontrelUD10Nov 15, 202515Win15–0Alexander EspinozaKO1 (8), Jul 26, 202514Win14–0Juan LeonTKO2 (8), May 4, 202513Win13–0Giovannie GonzalezTKO2 (8), Mar 29, 202512Win12–0Larry FryersTKO5 (8), Sep 20, 202411Win11–0Jose ZaragozaTKO1 (8), Jun 29, 202410Win10–0Angel Varela UrenaKO6 (6), May 18, 20249Win9–0Nelson HamptonUD6Mar 29, 20248Win8–0Brandon Mendoza KO2 (6), Nov 16, 20237Win7–0Alejandro GuardadoTKO3 (6), Sep 15, 20236Win6–0Jorge Luis Marquez AlvaradoTKO2 (4), Aug 12, 20235Win5–0Rafael JassoKO2 (4), May 20, 20234Win4–0Edgar UvalleKO2 (4), Apr 1, 20233Win3–0Francisco DuqueUD4Feb 3, 20232Win2–0Julio MartinezKO2 (4), Nov 12, 20221Win1–0Mark SalgadoKO1 (4), May 14, 2022
References
External links Emiliano Vargas at BoxRec