Emiliano Vargas

⚠️ Suspended by Comision de Box San Luis Potosi until 2026-01-04
16 ❌ 0 ➖ 0 13 KOs 0 KOs	⚖️ Division: super lightweight ⭐️ Rating: #38 / 2,745 (division) Bouts: 16 ⏳ Rounds: 51 KO Percentage: 81.25% Career: 2022–2025 ️ Alias: El General Age: 21 Stance: orthodox Height: 5′ 9″ / 175 cm Reach: 72″ / 183 cm Nationality: USA Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Birthplace: Oxnard, California, USA Debut: 2022-05-14 ID#: 1055950

Emiliano Fernando Vargas is a fast-rising American super-lightweight who has fused elite boxing upbringing with a modern, aggressive finish-first mindset. Turning professional in May 2022, the Las Vegas–based prospect—known as “El General”—has sprinted to a spotless 16–0 record with 13 knockouts, an 81.25% KO rate that already separates him from most fighters his age. Vargas is big for the 140-pound class at 175 cm tall with a long 183 cm reach, and he uses that frame well: a hard, snappy jab to set distance, quick feet to slide in and out of range, and a straight right hand that lands with thudding leverage. His offense comes in tight, compact bursts rather than wild swings, which keeps him balanced and ready to counter when opponents try to trade back.

The 2024 season marked a clear jump in maturity. Vargas handled Nelson Hampton over six rounds, then stopped Angel Varela Urena late, showing that he can box patiently before turning up the heat. He followed that with a one-round demolition of Jose Zaragoza and a fifth-round TKO of Larry Fryers, continuing to add layers to his game against sturdier opposition. In 2025 he looked even sharper: Giovannie Gonzalez and Juan Leon both fell inside two rounds, and in July he needed just 42 seconds to flatten Alexander Espinoza on a major New York stage. His latest outing in November 2025 was different: a ten-round unanimous decision over Jonathan Montrel to claim the vacant WBO Latino Super Lightweight belt. That performance was important because it highlighted growing composure—Vargas stayed calm, banked rounds behind the jab, and didn’t chase a knockout when it wasn’t there.

At only 21 years old, Vargas is still developing physically and tactically, yet he already shows the ingredients of a future world contender: size, speed, timing, and real stopping power. A temporary suspension by the Comision de Box San Luis Potosi through January 4, 2026 pauses his momentum, but it doesn’t change his trajectory. When he returns, the goal will be obvious—step from regional titles into world-level matchups, where his reach, sharp fundamentals, and ruthless finishing ability could make him one of the division’s next headliners.

Tips / interesting facts:

1. Vargas is unusually tall for 140 lbs, and his long reach lets him win rounds behind a jab even when he’s hunting knockouts.
2. Most of his stoppages come from compact straight shots and short hooks, not wide swings—his efficiency is a big part of the KO rate.
3. The 10-round win over Jonathan Montrel showed he can pace himself and box when needed, not just rely on early power.
4. He often accelerates after reading an opponent’s rhythm for a round or two—watch for his mid-fight gear change.
5. Being based in Las Vegas means he regularly spars with top-level talent, which is speeding up his learning curve.

Professional Fight History (Box-pro)