Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez stops Antonio Vargas in sixth round
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez scored a sixth-round knockout against Antonio Vargas at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on June 13. This victory marked Rodriguez's third world title in different weight classes and improved his professional record to 24-0 with 17 knockouts. The match showcased Rodriguez's continued dominance in the ring, as he effectively controlled the fight leading up to the decisive moment. With this win, Rodriguez solidifies his status as one of boxing's rising stars.
- •Rodriguez knocks out Vargas in the sixth round.
- •The fight took place on June 13 in Glendale, Arizona.
- •Rodriguez improves to 24-0 with 17 knockouts.
- •This win secures Rodriguez's third world title in different weight classes.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Rodriguez becomes three-weight world champion
- 8:00 AMBBC Sport — Rodriguez becomes three-weight world champion
- 7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez Vs. Antonio Vargas Results, Highlights And Reaction
- 5:40 AMESPN — 'Bam' Rodriguez defeats Vargas, improves to 24-0
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Bam Rodriguez stops Vargas in six to become three-division champion
"Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez violently stopped Antonio Vargas with a sixth-round knockout to become a world champion in a third weight class at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona Saturday, improving to a perfect 24-0 with 17 knockouts in his career.
"Bam Rodriguez needed just six rounds to make history Saturday night in Glendale, stopping Antonio Vargas to claim the WBA bantamweight title and become a three-division world champion at 26 years old.
"Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez stopped Antonio Vargas in six to win the WBA bantamweight title and become a three-division champion. Full results, highlights and reaction.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 8:03 AMRodriguez becomes three-weight world champion
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez stops fellow American Antonio Vargas in the sixth round to win the WBA bantamweight title.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 8:00 AMRodriguez becomes three-weight world champion
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez stops fellow American Antonio Vargas in the sixth round to win the WBA bantamweight title.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:48 AMJesse "Bam" Rodriguez Vs. Antonio Vargas Results, Highlights And Reaction
Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez stopped Antonio Vargas in six to win the WBA bantamweight title and become a three-division champion. Full results, highlights and reaction.
- ESPNJun 14, 2026, 5:40 AM'Bam' Rodriguez defeats Vargas, improves to 24-0
Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez violently stopped Antonio Vargas with a sixth-round knockout to become a world champion in a third weight class at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona Saturday, improving to a perfect 24-0 with 17 knockouts in his career.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:24 AMBam Rodriguez stops Vargas in six to become three-division champion
Bam Rodriguez needed just six rounds to make history Saturday night in Glendale, stopping Antonio Vargas to claim the WBA bantamweight title and become a three-division world champion at 26 years old.
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