Vargas’ only pro loss came by disqualification
With Joe Smith Jr. vs. Umar Salamov off the table, Top Rank was forced to look elsewhere for an October 30th main event. Mike Coppinger, confirming earlier reporting from Keith Idec, brings word that top super lightweight contender Jose Zepeda will meet prospect Josue Vargas in the new featured bout.
Zepeda (34-2, 26 KO) fights for the second time since his 2020 Fight/Knockout of the Year against Ivan Baranchyk...