Fernando Vargas is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on December 7, 1977 in Oxnard, California, United States. A former boxer, light middleweight champion, who was dubbed “The Aztec Warrior.’ His title was snatched away WBA championship in the year 2012 after he lost to Oscar de La Hoya.
He was in the film Alpha Dog alongside He acted in the drama Alpha Dog alongside Emile Hirsch..
In his youth Vargas compiled a remarkable amateur record of 100-5. In 1992, he won the 132 lb. championships at the Junior Olympics Box-Offs, and came in second at the Junior Olympics. In 1993, he captured the triple crown of amateur boxing: the Junior Olympics Box-Offs, the Junior Olympics, and the Junior Olympics International tournament. The following year he solidified his position as one of the premier amateur fighters in the world by winning the 132 lb gold medal at the Olympic Festival, seizing the U.S. Junior Championships at 132 lb, and by becoming the youngest fighter ever to win the U.S. Championships. In 1995, he was selected to the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team.
Vargas lost a controversial decision in the second round of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He was scheduled to turn pro on November 1996, however, while training for his debut bout he broke his right hand. Eager to turn pro and begin his march toward a world championship, Vargas “ferociously” followed his physical therapy program, and within five months he was ready for his professional debut.
He married Martha Lopez Vargas. He has four children, Fernando Jr., Amado, Emiliano and He married Martha Lopez Vargas. He has four children, Fernando Jr., Amado, Emiliano and Mibella..
