Devin Vargas
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| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pan American Games | ||
| Bronze | Santo Domingo 2003 | Heavyweight |
Devin Vargas (born December 25, 1981 in Toledo, OH) is a boxer who represented the United States at the 2004 Olympic Games in the heavyweight division.
[edit] Amateur career
Vargas had a stellar amateur career prior to turning professional. Vargas was also a National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion in 2000 and 2001. In 2003 he stopped Mike Marrone but was stopped inside the distance by eventual winner Charles Ellis. He became US champion in 2003. In international fights he lost twice to Kertson Manswell in 2003 but beat him in 2004 to qualify for the Olympics.
He competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens as a heavyweight representing the United States. His results were:
- 1st round - Defeated Rachid El Haddak (Morocco) RSC-3 (1:20)
- 2nd round - Lost to Viktar Zuyev (Belarus) 27-36
[edit] Professional career
Vargas turned professional in 2004 and is undefeated, albeit against limited opposition thus far. He was scheduled to fight Chris Arreola but injured himself.
He is the younger brother of boxer Dallas Vargas.
| Preceded by B.J. Flores |
United States Amateur Heavyweight Champion 2003 |
Succeeded by Matt Godfrey |
