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
Born (1981-12-25) December 25, 1981 (age 42)
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3+12 in (192 cm)
Reach75+12 in (192 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins22
Wins by KO9
Losses11
Draws0
Devin Vargas
Medal record
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Santo Domingo Heavyweight

Amateur career

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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:

Professional career

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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

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He is the younger brother of boxer Dallas Vargas.[1]

Professional boxing record

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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 United States Amateur Heavyweight Champion
2003
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ a b 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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