Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing have added another world champion to their stellar roster in the shape of newly-crowned WBA bantamweight king Antonio Vargas.
The Houston, Texas-born star has signed a co-promotional deal with Matchroom and Boxlab Promotions as he looks to take his blossoming career to the next level.
The 28-year-old former Olympic star (he represented Team US at Rio in 2016) was elevated to full champion status in May, having claimed the interim title by stopping Winston Guerrero in Orlando last December.
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Now the talented star (19-1 with 11 wins coming inside distance) appears perfectly placed to ascend to much bigger fights at 118lbs and thereabouts.
Vargas showcased a tantalising mix of skill and grit in that win over Guerrero, climbing off the canvas in the second round having put the unbeaten Guerrero down in the opening session and ended the fight in the 10th, on an action-packed main event.
Vargas will make the first defence of his title in a showdown to be announced soon, and he is excited with his new link-up with Hearn ahead of the biggest night of his career to date.
Vargas on Matchroom deal
“All glory to God for this opportunity,” he said. “I’m so grateful to have the support of Boxlab Promotions and Matchroom as I take the next step in my journey.“I know there is still so much work to be done, but I’m blessed to be surrounded by a team that believes in me. I am ready to defend my World title and continue to make everyone proud.”
Hearn says ‘sky is the limit’
Hearn meanwhile said: “I’m delighted to welcome Antonio to the team. Antonio is in a great spot as the WBA ruler at 118lbs, there’s some huge fights in and around Bantamweight for him.
“It is great to be working closely as always with our friend and partner Amaury Piedra on Antonio’s future, and with the backing of Matchroom and Boxlab, the sky is the limit for him.”
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