Devin Vargas

Devin Vargas
Medal record
Pan American Games

Devin Vargas
Devin Vargas
Born	December 25, 1981 (age 42); Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
	Statistics
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (192 cm)
Reach	75+1⁄2 in (192 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
	Boxing record
Total fights	33
Wins	22
Wins by KO	9
Losses	11
Draws	0

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.

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
25	Loss	20–5	Andy Ruiz Jr.	KO	1 (8)	2018-03-10	StubHub Center, Carson, California, USA
24	Win	20–4	Galen Brown	KO	1 (8)	2017-11-04	Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
23	Win	19–4	Tommy Washington Jr	UD	6	2017-04-08	St. Clement's Hall, Toledo, Ohio, USA
22	Loss	18–4	Dominic Breazeale	TKO	3 (10)	2014-06-21	StubHub Center, Carson, California, USA
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
19	Win	18–1	Terrell Nelson	UD	8	2009-09-30	Russo's On The Bay, Howard Beach, New York, USA
18	Loss	17–1	Kevin Johnson	TKO	6 (10)	2009-05-15	Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
17	Win	17–0	Boris Shishporenak	UD	6	2009-03-14	Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
16	Win	16–0	Dave Brunelli	TKO	1 (8)	2008-06-30	Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
15	Win	15–0	Charles Davis	UD	8	2008-02-09	Aquarius Hotel, Laughlin, Nevada, USA
14	Win	14–0	Earl Ladson	UD	6	2007-12-05	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA
13	Win	13–0	Josh Gutcher	TKO	4 (6)	2007-10-02	Bourbon Street, Merrionette Park, Illinois, USA
12	Win	12–0	Mujaheed Moore	UD	6	2007-08-16	Riverfront Hotel, Toledo, Ohio, USA
11	Win	11–0	David Saulsberry	TKO	2 (4)	2006-11-02	Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
10	Win	10–0	Chris Riley	UD	4	2006-08-11	Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA
9	Win	9–0	Dione Craig	UD	6	2006-05-13	Sports Arena, Toledo, USA
8	Win	8–0	Ed Perry	MD	4	2005-12-30	Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA
7	Win	7–0	Albert Newberry	KO	1 (6)	2005-12-07	Martins West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
6	Win	6–0	David Cleage	SD	4	2005-10-19	Andiamo’s, Warren, Michigan, USA
5	Win	5–0	Dione Craig	UD	6	2005-10-15	Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun, USA
4	Win	4–0	David Johnson	UD	4	2005-08-18	HP Pavilion, San Jose, USA
3	Win	3–0	Andrew Solano	TKO	1 (4)	2005-07-15	Gund Arena, Cleveland, USA
2	Win	2–0	Charles Brown	KO	1 (4)	2004-04-16	Sports Arena, Toledo, USA
1	Win	1–0	Adam Smith	KO	1 (4)	2004-11-26	Sports Arena, Toledo, USA

Sporting positions
Preceded by B.J. Flores	United States Amateur Heavyweight Champion 2003	Succeeded by Matt Godfrey

References

^ ^a ^b 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)

[bros-1] Saevig, Dan (May 14, 2001). "Brothers in arms: Dallas Vargas pushes Devin to title and beyond". The Blade. Retrieved February 20, 2022.

[2] "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.

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