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Boxing Showdown: Vargas, Delgado, and Torrez Jr. Shine

10/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The boxing event co-promoted by Zanfer and Top Rank will air on ESPN Deportes, ESPN Knockout, and TV Azteca.
Emiliano Fernando Vargas (boxer, 21) has stopped all opponents in 2024.
Lindolfo Delgado (boxer, 23-0) will face Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela in an International Boxing Federation (IBF) 140-pound title eliminator after defeating Elvis Rodriguez.
Richard Torrez Jr. (U.S. Olympic silver medalist) will compete against Tomas Salek.

History

Historical Context

The International Boxing Federation (IBF) was formed in 1983 after members of the World Boxing Association (WBA) sought to create a new organization for unbiased ratings. Initially known as the United States Boxing Association-International, it became the IBF in 1984. The IBF has since sanctioned over 1,000 title fights, significantly impacting the careers of boxers like Emiliano Fernando Vargas and Lindolfo Delgado.

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Story summary

The boxing event co-promoted by Zanfer and Top Rank will air on ESPN Deportes, ESPN Knockout, and TV Azteca.
Emiliano Fernando Vargas (boxer, 21) has stopped all opponents in 2024.
Lindolfo Delgado (boxer, 23-0) will face Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela in an International Boxing Federation (IBF) 140-pound title eliminator after defeating Elvis Rodriguez.
Richard Torrez Jr. (U.S. Olympic silver medalist) will compete against Tomas Salek.

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