Devin Vargas
Devin Vargas (born December 25, 1981) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games and competed at the 2004 Olympics, both in the heavyweight division.
| Devin Vargas | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (192 cm) |
| Reach | 75+1⁄2 in (192 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 25, 1981 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pan American Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2003 Santo Domingo | Heavyweight |
Amateur career
Vargas had a stellar amateur career prior to turning professional. Vargas was the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion in 2000 and 2001.[1] In 2003 he stopped Mike Marrone but was stopped inside the distance by eventual winner Charles Ellis. He became US champion in 2003. In international fights he lost twice to Kertson Manswell in 2003 but beat him in 2004 to qualify for the Olympics.
Vargas qualified for the Olympic Games by ending up in first place at the 1st AIBA American 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Tijuana, Mexico.[2] He competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens as a heavyweight representing the United States. His results were:
- 1st round - Defeated Rachid El Haddak (Morocco) RSC-3 (1:20)
- 2nd round - Lost to Viktar Zuyev (Belarus) 27-36
Professional career
Vargas turned professional in 2004. He sustained his first defeat by a ranked opponent, Kevin Johnson (boxer), in a May 15, 2009 bout. It became clear early in the fight that Vargas was in over his head, being dropped in the 3rd—giving Johnson a massive lead—and again in the 5th round. Bloody and bruised during the latter, Vargas looked like a beaten man, and it was evident that the end was near. The end came with a flurry of combinations unleashed by Johnson early in the 6th round, thus scoring Johnson a TKO; had the fight been left to continue, it would have resulted in knock out. Mercy came when Vargas's corner saw the writing on the wall and, with a toss of a white towel, ended this mismatch, sparing Vargas further injury.
Personal life
He is the younger brother of boxer Dallas Vargas.[1]
Professional boxing record
| 29 fights | 22 wins | 7 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 9 | 6 |
| By decision | 12 | 1 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 25 | Loss | 20–5 |  Andy Ruiz Jr. |
KO | 1 (8) | 2018-03-10 | StubHub Center, Carson, California, USA |
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| 24 | Win | 20–4 | Galen Brown |
KO | 1 (8) | 2017-11-04 | Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
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| 23 | Win | 19–4 | Tommy Washington Jr |
UD | 6 | 2017-04-08 | St. Clement's Hall, Toledo, Ohio, USA |
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| 22 | Loss | 18–4 | Dominic Breazeale |
TKO | 3 (10) | 2014-06-21 | StubHub Center, Carson, California, USA |
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| 21 | Loss | 18–3 | Jason Bergman |
TKO | 3 (10) | 2014-03-28 | Serbian American Cultural Center, Weirton, West Virginia, USA |
For NABA - USA heavyweight Title |
| 20 | Loss | 18–2 |  Andrzej Wawrzyk |
TKO | 9 (10) | 2011-09-10 | Stadion Miejski, Wroclaw, Poland |
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| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Terrell Nelson |
UD | 8 | 2009-09-30 | Russo's On The Bay, Howard Beach, New York, USA |
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| 18 | Loss | 17–1 | Kevin Johnson |
TKO | 6 (10) | 2009-05-15 | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 |  Boris Shishporenak |
UD | 6 | 2009-03-14 | Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA |
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Dave Brunelli |
TKO | 1 (8) | 2008-06-30 | Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Charles Davis |
UD | 8 | 2008-02-09 | Aquarius Hotel, Laughlin, Nevada, USA |
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Earl Ladson |
UD | 6 | 2007-12-05 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA |
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Josh Gutcher |
TKO | 4 (6) | 2007-10-02 | Bourbon Street, Merrionette Park, Illinois, USA |
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Mujaheed Moore |
UD | 6 | 2007-08-16 | Riverfront Hotel, Toledo, Ohio, USA |
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | David Saulsberry |
TKO | 2 (4) | 2006-11-02 | Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, District of Columbia, USA |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Chris Riley |
UD | 4 | 2006-08-11 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Dione Craig |
UD | 6 | 2006-05-13 | Sports Arena, Toledo, USA |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Ed Perry |
MD | 4 | 2005-12-30 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Albert Newberry |
KO | 1 (6) | 2005-12-07 | Martins West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | David Cleage |
SD | 4 | 2005-10-19 | Andiamo’s, Warren, Michigan, USA |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Dione Craig |
UD | 6 | 2005-10-15 | Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun, USA |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | David Johnson |
UD | 4 | 2005-08-18 | HP Pavilion, San Jose, USA |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Andrew Solano |
TKO | 1 (4) | 2005-07-15 | Gund Arena, Cleveland, USA |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Charles Brown |
KO | 1 (4) | 2004-04-16 | Sports Arena, Toledo, USA |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Adam Smith |
KO | 1 (4) | 2004-11-26 | Sports Arena, Toledo, USA |
References
- Saevig, Dan (May 14, 2001). "Brothers in arms: Dallas Vargas pushes Devin to title and beyond". The Blade. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- "Big boys want U.S. to be boxing heavyweight again". Quad-City Times. August 11, 2004. p. 40. Retrieved February 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Boxing record for Devin Vargas from BoxRec (registration required)