Jesse Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas takes place Saturday, June 13 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, LIVE on DAZN, with the event starting 8:00 pm local time. The result puts the WBC bantamweight title on the line and gives Rodriguez a chance to become a three-division world champion.
Event Details, Fight Date, Start Time and How to Watch
Event: Rodriguez vs Vargas
Date: Saturday, June 13
Venue: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona
Start time: 8:00 pm local / 11:00 pm ET / 4:00 am UK
How to watch: LIVE on DAZN
Tickets: To be announced
Rodriguez (23-0, 16 KOs) steps up in weight after a run that includes wins over Sunny Edwards, Juan Francisco Estrada, and Fernando Martinez. Vargas (19-1-1, 11 KOs) enters as champion after his title run at 118 pounds and looks to secure a defining win at world level.
“New weight class, same goals – dominate and pick up all the belts,” said Rodriguez.
“These are the moments champions live for,” said Vargas. “I’m ready to prove that I’m one of the best fighters in my weight class.”
Full Fight Card
Jesse Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas, 12 rounds, WBC bantamweight title
Undercard to be announced
Rodriguez brings speed, accuracy, and a strong run across lower weight classes into his first fight at bantamweight. Vargas holds the title and steps in with experience over 12 rounds at this weight.
Rodriguez fights for a third division title and looks to secure belts at 118 pounds. A win places him among active multi-division champions and sets up more title fights at bantamweight.
Vargas defends his title against a high-level challenger. A win keeps him in place as champion and strengthens his position against other ranked contenders in the division.