Antonio Vargas takes on Daigo Higa at Yokohama Buntai, battling for the WBA World Bantamweight Title. Higa fights with hometown support, while Vargas travels from Kissimmee, Florida.
Antonio Vargas holds a respectable professional record with 19 wins and only one defeat since his debut. Meanwhile, Daigo Higa enters with slightly more experience in competitive bouts but suffered three losses. His recent struggles could mean an advantage for the quickly rising Vargas.
What time is Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa fight
Live coverage for the Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa main card will start at 04:00 AM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 04:00 AM | 05:10 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 01:00 AM | 02:10 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 08:00 AM | 09:10 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 07:00 PM | 08:10 PM |
The Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa fight takes place on July 30, 2025, at Yokohama Buntai in Yokohama, Kanagawa. The event starts at 05:10 AM EST. This bout is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Kenshiro Teraji vs Ricardo Sandoval.
The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds with the WBA World Bantamweight Title on the line. Keep in mind that ring walk times may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. It's important to check local listings for precise start times in your area, as time zones can affect when you should tune in.
For those watching from different countries, please refer to the table provided by your streaming service or broadcaster for accurate start times in your region.
How and where to watch the Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa Fight
You can watch Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa via DAZN.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa Betting Odds
- Underdog: Antonio Vargas : 3.2 (+225)
- Favorite: Daigo Higa : 1.4 (-280)
| Method of victory | Antonio Vargas | Daigo Higa |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 7.0 (+600) | 2.0 (+100) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.0 (+400) | 3.8 (+275) |
Antonio Vargas steps into the ring as the underdog with odds of 3.2 (+225). If he wins, a bet on him could yield significant returns. Daigo Higa is favored to win at 1.4 (-280). A $100 bet on Vargas winning by KO/TKO/DQ yields $600 at 7.0 odds. Meanwhile, a similar winning scenario for Higa offers smaller gains at 2.0 odds, equaling an even payout. Betting on a points or decision win also favors Higa slightly with 3.8 odds compared to Vargas’s 5.0 odds, providing better returns if Vargas pulls off an upset.
Fighters Details
Antonio Vargas
- Nationality: Texas
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 166 cm
- Reach: 166 cm
- Total Fights: 20
- Record: 19 / 1 / 0
Daigo Higa
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 161 cm
- Reach: 161 cm
- Total Fights: 26
- Record: 21 / 3 / 2
Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa Fight Card
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