Francisco Vargas (Mexican boxer)
| Francisco Vargas | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Francisco Javier Vargas Peláez |
| Nickname(s) | El Bandido |
| Rated at | Super-featherweight |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Reach | 178 cm (70 in) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born |
December 25, 1984 Mexico City |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
Francisco Javier Vargas Peláez (born December 25, 1984 in Mexico City) is a Mexican professional boxer and also known for his nickname "El Bandido." As an amateur, Vargas qualified for the 2008 Olympics in the lightweight division and represented Mexico.
At the 2006 Central American Games, Vargas lost to eventual winner Yordenis Ugás 7:14. At the 2007 Pan American Games, Vargas competed at featherweight. He lost to David Souza. At the first qualifier for the 2008 Olympics, Vargas was edged out by Juan Cuellar. At the second qualifier, the 23-year-old beat Franz Mamani and the Canadian southpaw Ibrahim Kamal. Vargas was then outpointed by Brazilian Éverton Lopes 6:11 but shut out Alexis Folleco 5:0 to qualify as the third Mexican boxer after Arturo Santos Reyes and Óscar Valdez.
A professional since 2010, Vargas at one point won 20 fights in a row. He has one loss to Miguel Berchelt, two draws in his career against Byron Gonzalez in Vargas' fourth fight and most recently against the former three-time world champion Orlando Salido on June 4, 2016, in front of 7,378 fans at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, on HBO Boxing After Dark.
In March 2012, Vargas signed a promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions. “I’m extremely excited to be a part of the Golden Boy Promotions family,” said Vargas. “I know they have the resources to lead me to championship level and expand my fan base throughout Mexico and the United States. I look forward to making them proud.” “It’s an honor to add another former Olympian to the Golden Boy Promotions roster,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “Boxing will never grow if we don’t keep bringing in new blood, and I’m confident Francisco will be an important player in the sport for many years to come.”
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