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Rodriguez Faces Vargas for WBC Bantamweight Title June 13

4/18/2026

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Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez will face Antonio Vargas for the WBC World Bantamweight title on June 13 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Rodriguez is undefeated at 23-0 and aims to become a three-division champion.
Vargas is 19-1-1 and seeks to prove himself after a draw with Daigo Higa.
Promoter Eddie Hearn calls the fight important, noting Rodriguez's pursuit of greatness and Vargas's chance to redefine his career.

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Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez will face Antonio Vargas for the WBC World Bantamweight title on June 13 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Rodriguez is undefeated at 23-0 and aims to become a three-division champion.
Vargas is 19-1-1 and seeks to prove himself after a draw with Daigo Higa.
Promoter Eddie Hearn calls the fight important, noting Rodriguez's pursuit of greatness and Vargas's chance to redefine his career.