Samuel Vargas

Samuel Vargas
Nationality:
Colombia
Residence:
Toronto, Canada
Place of Birth:
Bogota, Colombia
Height:
5′8″ / 175 cm
Reach:
72″ / 183 cm
Record:
31-7-2, 14 КО
Division:
Welterweight (147 lbs)
BoxRec ID:
526597
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Benn vs Vargas stopped in the first round
April 10, 2021, 6:29 p.m.

The main fight of the evening at the Copper Boxing arena in London of welterweights Conor Benn (18-0, 12 KOs) and Samuel Vargas (31-7-2, 14 KOs) was stopped in the first round when Vargas, having missed several heavy blows to the head, rested his back on the ropes and went into a deaf defense. At the time of the stoppage the Canadian Colombian continued to remain on his feet and did not look much hurt, although Benn spectacularly threw his opponent's head back with several accurate uppercuts. Perhaps this forced the referee in the ring Michael Alexander to stop the bout at 1:20.

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Ortiz destroys Vargas, Estrada knocks Adkins out in 7 seconds
July 24, 2020, 4:19 p.m.

Virgil Ortiz (16-0, 16 KOs) defeated Samuel Vargas (31-6-2, 14 KOs) by TKO in the seventh round in the main event of the evening of the Golden Boy Promotions tournament in Indio, California. At the time of the stoppage  the 22-year-old boxer was confidently leading on points.

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Luis Collazo vs Samuel Vargas. Highlights
March 18, 2019, 2:12 a.m.

Luis Collazo (39-7, 20 KOs) performed in New York for the 23rd time and prolonged an incredible series of victories in this city. This time, the former world welterweight champion defeated Samuel Vargas (30-5-2, 14 KOs). The 38-year-old veteran, despite the cut on his right eyebrow, was able to control his opponent by winning a difficult technical match. The judges gave the victory to Collazo by split decision 96-94, 98-92 and 94-96.

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Samuel Vargas to face Luis Collazo March 17 at Madison Square Garden
Jan. 25, 2019, 10:03 a.m.

Samuel Vargas has had a lot of “pinch me” moments in his boxing career. From fighting on national television, to facing world champions, bringing a boxing show to his native Colombia, and headlining arena shows in his hometown of Toronto.
 
But on March 17, Vargas may have the biggest opportunity of his career, as he faces Luis Collazo in a 10-round welterweight bout at the Hulu Theatre inside the legendary Madison Square Garden.
 
The bout will be a co-feature on an ESPN card headlined by Irish superstar Michael Conlan, fittingly, on St. Patrick’s Day.

“For a kid who came from Colombia with nothing, trying to make a name for himself and a better life for his family, fighting at Madison Square Garden feels like a dream come true,” Vargas said. “I’ve fought on some of the biggest stages in the world, but this is where every fighter envisions themselves fighting. It’s an opportunity I won’t let go to waste.”
 
Collazo had recently been in talks as a potential opponent for welterweight titleholder Keith Thurman. Vargas hopes that a victory over Collazo could potentially put him in line for a world title opportunity, something that has eluded him despite his deep resume of opponents.
 
Vargas has done battle with some of the sport’s and division’s very best, including Errol Spence Jr., Danny Garcia, Amir Khan, Ali Funeka and more. However, none were world title fights, either because the bouts were between title stints, or the belt wasn’t on the line.
 
“A win over Luis Collazo would force the hand of the welterweight division,” said Vargas’ promoter Lee Baxter. “It would be the biggest win of Sammy’s career, and would establish that he belongs in the positions he’s been put in throughout his career. Remember, he was maybe one inch and a few seconds away from knocking out Amir Khan. On March 17, he won’t let anything slip away.”

Collazo (38-7, 20 KOs) has been a pro for 19 years, a career which has included a run as welterweight champion, and a who’s who resume of fighters he’s shared the ring with, including: “Sugar” Shane Mosley, Ricky Hatton, Amir Khan, Andre Berto, Keith Thurman, and Victor Ortiz. Collazo is coming off two major upset victories, a win over Bryant Perrella and a sixth-round knockout of top prospect Sammy Vasquez

“Collazo is someone I have a lot of respect for. We have a lot in common, we’ve both never ducked anybody, we’ve both improved and learned on the job as the years have gone on, and we’re always in exciting fights. But on March 17, all that goes out the window, and I’m going to prove that my time has finally come.”

With a victory, opportunities for Vargas could be abundant, says Baxter.

"Sammy isn't someone that's tied to a network right now, but he's one step away from being a viable option to face any welterweight titleholder, not just Keith Thurman, but Terence Crawford, especially considering Sammy almost knocked out the man he's about to fight. A win on March 17 could give us a lot of leverage," said Baxter.

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Khan beats Vargas on points
Sept. 8, 2018, 6:27 p.m.

Former world champion 31-year-old Amir Khan (33-4, 20 KOs) scored a unanimous decision victory over the 29-year-old Colombian resident of Toronto, Samuel Vargas (29-4-2, 14 KOs). The scores were: 119-108, 119-109 and 118-110.

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SAMUEL VARGAS PROFILE

WHAT IS SAMUEL VARGAS'S RECORD?

Samuel Vargas's record currently stands at 31 wins, 7 loses and 2 draws.

WHAT WAS VARGAS'S LAST FIGHT?

Samuel Vargas's last fight took place against Przemyslaw Runowski on March 13, 2022,. He lost by UD in the 10 round. That fight was 1 month and 12 days ago.

HOW ACTIVE IS SAMUEL VARGAS?

Vargas's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 7 months and 17 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 16 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 18 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6 rounds on average.

WHERE IS SAMUEL VARGAS FROM?

Vargas was born in Colombia.

HOW TALL IS SAMUEL VARGAS?

Vargas is 5' 8" (5 Foot and 8 inch) which is 175 cm (1 meter and 75 centimeters).

WHAT IS VARGAS'S REACH?

His reach is 72 inches (72") which is 183 cm (1 meter and 83 centimeters).

WHAT STANCE DOES SAMUEL VARGAS USE?

Vargas fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.

WHAT WILL BE SAMUEL VARGAS'S NEXT FIGHT?

Samuel Vargas doesn't currently have a fight scheduled

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