Antonio Vargas and Jonathan Rodriguez are set to fight in a 12-round WBA bantamweight title eliminator tonight, on February 24, at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. Fans can watch it live on DAZN.
Vargas enters this fight as the WBA's second-ranked contender, with a record of 17-1, including nine knockouts. A 2016 US Olympian, he has represented Team USA with distinction. So far in 2023, Vargas has secured victories over Mitchell Banquez by a sixth-round stoppage and Hernan Marquez by a decision after ten rounds.
Rodriguez stands as the WBA's third-ranked contender with a record that reads 17-1-1 and includes seven knockouts. Hailing from Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Rodriguez now fights out of Bethlehem, PA. His noteworthy victory came through knocking out Kal Yafai in the first round.
The stakes of this bout are high as the winner will become the mandatory challenger for the WBA bantamweight title, setting them up for a potential bout against Takuma Inoue.
What time is Antonio Vargas vs Jonathan Rodriguez fight
Live coverage for the Antonio Vargas vs Jonathan Rodriguez main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 | 07:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
Mark your schedules for an exciting bantamweight title eliminator fight on February 24, 2024, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, USA. The event is set to showcase Vargas-Rodriguez in a thrilling undercard match, as they compete for a shot at facing Inoue.
It’s important to note that since this fight isn't the main event, the exact start time can vary depending on the progress of earlier bouts. Expect the action to kick off in the early evening, but be ready for this timing to adjust as the event unfolds. Stay tuned for updates as fight night approaches.
How and where to watch the Antonio Vargas vs Jonathan Rodriguez Fight
You can watch Antonio Vargas vs Jonathan Rodriguez via DAZN.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | DAZN |
| Canada | DAZN |
| UK and Ireland | DAZN |
| Australia | DAZN |
| India | DAZN |
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Antonio Vargas vs Jonathan Rodriguez Fight Card
- Edgar Berlanga vs Padraig McCrory
- Shakhram Giyasov vs Pablo Cesar Cano
- Antonio Vargas vs Jonathan Rodriguez
- Andy Cruz vs Brayan Zamarripa Rodriguez
- Yankiel Rivera Figueroa vs Andy Dominguez Velasquez
- Aaron Aponte vs Joseph Fernandez
- Herich Ruiz Cordoba vs Twon Smith
