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VARGAS AND THE FUTURE OF THE JUNIOR
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VARGAS AND THE FUTURE OF THE JUNIOR
MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION |
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Fernando Vargas made a safe and quiet return to the ring this past Saturday. Looking consistent, and defensive minded, he turned out a decision win over a determined Joval. The fight did not have the intensity of a normal Vargas fight, but of course with his new trainer and style, this wais not the ‘normal’ Vargas. Vargas fought very conservative throughout the fight, picking his shots carefully, and landed with precision. His work the body was excellent, as was his head movement. Joval had definitely come to fight, and was not going to be the sacrificial lamb that I though he would be. Vargas’ vast experience played a huge factor in the fight. While Vargas had a game and busy opponent in front of him throughout the entire fight, his ring smarts and experience were too much for ‘Hallelujah’. El Feroz did not seem 100% comfortable, but that is to be expected after a layoff. Joval turned out to be a better match-up than most anticipated, which should help Vargas get back to speed. There is talk that he will face Javier Castillejo of Spain. Most know of Castillejo from his fight with the Golden Boy, when Oscar moved up to Junior Middleweight. Castillejo is no slouch, being a very solid Junior Middleweight. He has a lot of ring experience and always poses a full night’s work to his opponent. This should make for an interesting fight. Should Vargas be victorious, he will definitely set himself up for a second showdown with Winky Wright. Wright talks that he wants nothing to do with Vargas, mostly because Vargas never gave him a rematch. With a Trinidad fight under his belt, win or lose, Wright will be looking for a big money fight at the Jr Middleweight division. This one will most likely be a drama filled event leading up to the fight, as neither Wright nor Vargas are very fond of one another. Take these possible match-ups and mix in the likes of Ricardo Mayorga and the 154 lb frequenter Antonio Margarito, and you have quite a line up at Junior Middleweight. Overall, Vargas fought smart and effective. It was not ferocious by any means, but it displayed Vargas’ experience. The crowd in attendance at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi were lively and supportive of Feroz’s return. The place sold out, and had all the vibe and energy that should accompany the return of an Aztec warrior. Regardless of what the future holds for the talented Vargas, it is good to have him back.
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