After scoring impressive knockout wins early on in his pro career, Emiliano Vargas understands the opposition will get tougher and more challenging. Which means he must continue being at his very best. Vargas will face gatekeeper Larry Fryers tonight at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
The eight-round bout will open the three-bout Top Rank on ESPN telecast (10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.
m. PT). The 20-year-old Vargas (11-0, 9 knockouts), who resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be facing his toughest test to date in Fryers, who has faced prospects and unbeaten fighters.
While Vargas is the favorite going into the fight, he is not overlooking Fryers and expects a tough fight from the Ireland-born fighter. “I know Larry Fryers is coming to fight,” said Vargas at Wednesday’s press conference. “He’s a fighter.
He’s fighting for his dreams, as well, the same way I am. Come Friday, I’m going to put on a show. I’ve had some of my best performances here in Glendale, Arizona.
I’m looking to continue to do the same thing and show the world that ‘El General’ is here to stay. “Every fighter brings out a different side of me. He’s a hard-hitting fighter.
He comes forward. He’s strong. He’s an Irish fighter.
They come forward like Mexicans. So, he’s going to give his all, I’m going to give my all, and it’s going to be a great fight show for all the beautiful fans.” In his last fight on June 29, Vargas stopped Jose Zaragoza in the opening round.
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