Gregorio Vargas Hernández, better known as Goyo Vargas (born 27 October 1970) is a Mexican retired professional boxer who held the WBC featherweight title in 1993.
Gregorio Vargas | |
|---|---|
 Mike Anchondo vs. Goyo Vargas, 2003 | |
| Born | Gregorio Vargas Hernández 27 October 1970 |
| Other names | Goyo |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 5 1⁄2 in (166 cm) |
| Reach | 67 1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 55 |
| Wins | 45 |
| Wins by KO | 31 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 1 |
Professional career
editVargas was born in Santa María Natívitas, a small community located in the municipality of Cuautepec, Hidalgo, into a family of boxing aficionados. He was trained by his father since childhood and two brothers, Adán and Efraín, also became professional pugilists.
On 28 April 1993, Vargas won the WBC featherweight title from Paul Hodkinson by TKO in round 7. On 11 July 1998. He would lose the title in his first defense to New yorker Kevin Kelley.[1] Vargas would get another opportunity at a world title in his next fight, this time losing a unanimous decision to John John Molina.[2]
Vargas retired in 2005.
Professional boxing record
edit| 55 fights | 45 wins | 9 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 31 | 1 |
| By decision | 14 | 8 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Loss | 45–9–1 | Eleazar Contreras Jr | UD | 12 | 2004-11-06 | Grand Casino Coushatta, Kinder, Louisiana, U.S. | For vacant NABF lightweight title |
| 54 | Win | 45–8–1 | Reggie Sanders | TKO | 3 (8), 1:51 | 2004-04-30 | Estrella del Milennium Club, Elgin, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 53 | Loss | 44–8–1 | Mike Anchondo | UD | 10 | 2003-12-11 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 44–7–1 | Gary Balletto | MD | 12 | 2003-10-31 | Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | Won IBU lightweight title |
| 51 | Win | 43–7–1 | Julio Sanchez Leon | UD | 10 | 2003-04-25 | Sandia Resort and Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 42–7–1 | Christopher Saluday | TKO | 5 (10) | 2002-10-26 | Rizal Memorial Colleges Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 49 | Win | 41–7–1 | Celso Delgado | TKO | 7 (10) | 2002-03-15 | Guadalupe, Mexico | |
| 48 | Loss | 40–7–1 | Floyd Mayweather Jr. | UD | 12 | 2000-03-18 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | For WBC super featherweight title |
| 47 | Win | 40–6–1 | Ricky Quiles | UD | 12 | 1999-07-10 | Grand Victoria Casino Elgin, Elgin, Illinois, U.S. | Won vacant WBC FECARBOX lightweight title |
| 46 | Win | 39–6–1 | Ben Tackie | UD | 12 | 1999-01-16 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Won WBC Continental Americas lightweight title |
| 45 | Win | 38–6–1 | Tracy Harris Patterson | TKO | 6 (12), 1:06 | 1998-07-11 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | Won IBA super featherweight title |
| 44 | Win | 37–6–1 | Cesar Delgado | KO | 2 (8), 0:53 | 1998-05-01 | Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 36–6–1 | Andre Cray | TKO | 9 (10), 1:10 | 1997-12-13 | Concord Plaza Expo Center, Northlake, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 35–6–1 | Khalil Shakeel | KO | 9 (10), 0:19 | 1997-06-07 | Hawthorne Race Course, Stickney, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 41 | Loss | 34–6–1 | Carlos Hernández | MD | 10 | 1997-01-13 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 40 | Win | 34–5–1 | Raul Hernandez | KO | 7 (?) | 1996-10-28 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 33–5–1 | Mark Reels | KO | 4 (10) | 1996-10-06 | Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 38 | Win | 32–5–1 | Jose Luis Montes | PTS | 10 | 1996-01-19 | Navojoa, Mexico | |
| 37 | Win | 31–5–1 | Julian Romero | KO | 5 (?) | 1995-12-22 | Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | |
| 36 | Win | 30–5–1 | Francisco Barajas | KO | 2 (?) | 1995-12-08 | Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan, Mexico | |
| 35 | Loss | 29–5–1 | John John Molina | UD | 12 | 1994-04-22 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | For IBF super featherweight title |
| 34 | Loss | 29–4–1 | Kevin Kelley | UD | 12 | 1993-12-04 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S. | Lost WBC featherweight title |
| 33 | Win | 29–3–1 | Clifford Hicks | KO | 3 (?) | 1993-08-07 | Morelia, Mexico | |
| 32 | Win | 28–3–1 | Paul Hodkinson | TKO | 7 (12), 2:27 | 1993-04-28 | National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | Won WBC featherweight title |
| 31 | Win | 27–3–1 | Juan Carlos Ortigoza | TKO | 11 (12) | 1992-10-31 | Culiacán, Mexico | Retained Mexican featherweight title |
| 30 | Win | 26–3–1 | Elias Quiroz | TKO | 8 (12) | 1992-07-27 | Tulancingo, Mexico | Retained Mexican featherweight title |
| 29 | Win | 25–3–1 | Juan Carlos Salazar | KO | 3 (12) | 1992-05-22 | Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | Retained Mexican featherweight title |
| 28 | Win | 24–3–1 | Antonio Hernandez | PTS | 12 | 1992-04-12 | Victoria de Durango, Mexico | Retained Mexican featherweight title |
| 27 | Win | 23–3–1 | Porfirio Hernandez | KO | 1 (12) | 1991-11-15 | Cuernavaca, Mexico | Retained Mexican featherweight title |
| 26 | Win | 22–3–1 | Juan Carlos Ortigoza | UD | 10 | 1991-10-12 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 25 | Win | 21–3–1 | Jaime Fernandez | TKO | 3 (12), 2:08 | 1991-06-28 | La Paz, Mexico | Retained Mexican featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 20–3–1 | Simon Gonzalez | PTS | 12 | 1991-04-26 | Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | Retained Mexican featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 19–3–1 | Hector Ulises Chong | UD | 12 | 1991-02-15 | Arena Olímpico Laguna, Gómez Palacio, Mexico | Won vacant Mexican featherweight title |
| 22 | Draw | 18–3–1 | Narciso Valenzuela Romo | PTS | 10 | 1990-10-19 | Santa Rosalía, Mexico | |
| 21 | Win | 18–3 | Ramon Felix | KO | 6 (?) | 1990-09-03 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 20 | Win | 17–3 | Ramon Jimenez | TKO | 1 (?) | 1990-06-29 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 19 | Loss | 16–3 | Juan Carlos Salazar | UD | 10 | 1990-05-05 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Lauro Rodriguez | PTS | 10 | 1990-03-24 | Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Martin Garcia | TKO | 8 (?) | 1990-02-09 | Guadalajara, Mexico | |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Cesar Martinez | UD | 10 | 1989-12-02 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 15 | Loss | 13–2 | Jaime Fernandez | PTS | 10 | 1989-08-18 | La Paz, Mexico | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Salvador Zamora | UD | 10 | 1989-07-08 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Raymundo Marin | TKO | 2 (?) | 1989-06-10 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 12 | Loss | 11–1 | Marco Antonio Ramirez | TKO | 6 (10) | 1989-04-28 | Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Herminio Hernandez | UD | 10 | 1989-03-18 | [Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Roberto Molina | TKO | 2 (?) | 1989-02-11 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Vladimir Gallegos | TKO | 2 (?) | 1989-01-14 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Oscar Burgos | PTS | 8 | 1988-12-03 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Efrain Zepeda | TKO | 3 (?) | 1988-10-15 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Roberto Villareal | TKO | 1 (?) | 1988-09-25 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Rafael Briseno | TKO | 1 (?) | 1988-09-04 | Arena Revolucion, Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Cuauhtemoc Sanchez | TKO | 1 (?) | 1988-08-13 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Fernando Cervantes | KO | 1 (?) | 1988-07-09 | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Felipe Valladares | TKO | 2 (?) | 1988-06-04 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Raul Capitan | KO | 2 (?) | 1988-05-07 | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "RESULTS PLUS". The New York Times. 5 December 1993. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
- ^ "Undefeated challenger defeats Holyfield to win heavyweight title". Los Angeles Times. 23 April 1994. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
External links
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