Martinez is doling out more punishment than he's taking, but Harris is making his shots count, too. Vargas lands a lunging left hook moments later. Stay locked in with Sporting News for all the live updates and round-by-round highlights tonight. He says the Trojans are behind, but “no one’s going to care.”, Photos: Dodgers defeat Rays in Game 3 of World Series. The four-division world champ has been put on notice of Vargas' power. Return of the Legend. “This next stage of my boxing career is very important,” said Garcia in a … Another close round. 9:30 p.m.:  In the ninth round, as this fight remains in the phone booth. “Borat” star Sacha Baron Cohen said on “Good Morning America” that he was concerned for actress Maria Bakalova during her scene with Rudy Giuliani. Can Trojans make up for lost time? You can see how much bigger Vargas is. That's smart because Gonzalez has been the aggressor when inside. He broke Joey Gilbert’s nose in a fight in Reno in February 2009. Endorsements. Round 5:  Vargas is working the body and going to Garcia's head. In July, coach Andy Enfield’s players had to work out on tennis courts because of the pandemic. Gonzalez burying a left hook to the body and going upstairs has been his bread and butter this bout. now sits atop the strawweight division. How to vote. 8:36 p.m.:  Just ... like ... that! date opponent w-l-d. last 6. result; 2020-02-29: Mikey Garcia: 39 1 0: The Ford Center at The Star, Frisco L. UD vacant World Boxing Council Diamond Welter Title. By: Tristen CritchfieldFrom the moment Khabib He landed just 75 punches and absorbed a debilitating 345 shots, more than twice his previous career high. Let's see how judges score it. Vargas is in survival mode up against the ropes. He threatened a stoppage in the seventh round, when the referee had to take a long, hard look, and made Vargas wobbly again in the 10th round with that same hard right hand. . HERE. He's in a rhythm and working off a power jab to the body. Jesse Garcia official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Light Heavyweight fighter from . The king is back! The defending WBC flyweight champ already has his challenger on notice with his ambidextrous skill and power, especially when it comes to his left, sweeping uppercut. Las Vegas — Jesse Garcia, a star amateur featherweight fighter from Houston, has signed with Top Rank. The Dodgers’ Austin Barnes became the first player since the Yankees’ Hector Lopez in 1961 to drive in a run with a bunt and a homer in a World Series game. Harris remains right in front of his face. The 25-year-old Martinez's switch-hitting style is something to see. As Bears come to town, memories of Khalil Mack nearly becoming a Ram resurface. Stephens had all the makings of an action-packed featherweight But "Chocolatito" is back digging into Yafai with short uppercuts and hooks inside. (10-9, Garcia; 58-55, Garcia). Join DAZN and watch more than 100+ fight nights a year. He's having success getting inside. 242 headliner, a familiar sense of inevitability began to take Vargas catches Garcia with a check left hook moments later. “He’s a tough, talented fighter and is a warrior, just as I am,” Vargas said. I think it would be a tremendous fight. Rock with Sporting News here for all the live updates and highlights. Garcia lands a right moments later. 14 Wisconsin rout Illinois 45-7 in Big Ten opener. He was a 2012 Texas Jr Olympic gold medalist and a 2014 Houston Open Ring National Gold Medalist. 8 p.m.: Doubling down at welterweight after his division debut ended in his first pro loss is a bold move for Mikey Garcia. Garcia has an amateur record of 70-7 with 45 KOs and is ranked #5 in the United States. Garcia catches Vargas with a massive right hook. Parker will be trying to push himself back to the forefront of a red-hot heavyweight division. pic.twitter.com/FBx9OYcCou, Round 8:  These short, compact punches keep landing for "Chocolatito." duel, but it... By: Tristen CritchfieldJustin https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/11/3e/garcia-vargas-action-022920-dazn-ftrjpg_1d5a91jpj393j1cpl5ln1iw0us.jpg?t=-1776454464&w=500&quality=80, Mikey Garcia vs. Jessie Vargas; welterweights, Kal Yafai vs. Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez for Yafai's WBA junior bantamweight title, Julio Cesar Martinez vs. Jay Harris for Martinez's WBC flyweight title, Joseph Parker vs. Shawndell Winters; heavyweights, Diego Pacheco vs. Oscar Riojas; super middleweights, Israil Madrimov vs. Charlie Navarro; junior middleweights, Alexis Espino vs. Delvecchio Savage; super middleweights, Leo Ruiz Acevedo vs. Dennis Knifechief; junior middleweights, Jesse Rodriguez vs. Marco Sustaita; flyweights. “As a fight fan, this is a fighter I have watched for years and I’m so happy to welcome him to the team,” said Hearn, who first pitched the idea to Garcia 18 months ago. Vargas is finding success burying his left hand into Garcia's midsection. They clash heads, and Vargas checks for blood. You can see him working toward it. Martinez and Harris had themselves some phone-booth fireworks for a bulk of that bout. Excellent round for Harris, who keeps finding a way. After being shut out against Errol Spence Jr. in his welterweight debut last March, Garcia notched his first victory in the division, a unanimous decision over Jessie Vargas, on Saturday night, live on DAZN. He's badly hurt. "Chocolatito" is backing the champ down against the ropes and just swinging away. I want people to look back at my career and say, ‘That guy never backed down from anyone.’ There’s still a lot more I can deliver.”. Garcia is five inches shorter than Vargas, who has a three-inch reach advantage. Yafai is badly hurt. Garcia, a four-division champion who’s trained by brother Robert Garcia in Riverside, where he lives now, will resume his career as a welterweight for a fight that will stream on DAZN. A solid round for Gonzalez. Cyborg. Mikey Garcia’s stock remained sky high even after he lost every round to Errol Spence Jr. during his first career defeat in March. Here are the Los Angeles Times’ editorial board endorsements for president, California ballot measures and more. But why does Yafai insist on fighting the veteran's fight? Terence Crawford is proud of what his sons have accomplished in wrestling, and he hopes he can someday be satisfied with what he’s accomplished in boxing. Round 9:  Whoa! Judges at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, scored it 116-111, 116-111 and 114-113, all in favor of Garcia, who used a fifth-round knockdown to power his way to the victory. Looking to disrupt Garcia’s plans is the 30-year-old Vargas, a two-division champion who’s best perhaps known for a pair of notable losses, the first to Timothy Bradley Jr. in 2015 and the other to Pacquiao in 2016. (10-8, Garcia; 48-46, Garcia), Round 4:  Counter left lands for Garcia, but Vargas returns fire with a hard left hook of his own. He’s fought some of the best fighters of this era.”. Will it keep him from getting inside? Mark my fucking words...Khabib is getting KTFO!! Bellator 249 was headlined by a vintage performance from Cris (10-9, Gonzalez; 19-19), Round 1:  A close first round with Yafai seemingly fighting Gonzalez's fight but doing enough to take the round. By: Brian KnappThe path of destruction left by “The Demolition Man” during his two He just took the seventh round after a crisp three-punch combination split the champ's guard and drove his head back. This one's a wrap! "I'm ready to get back in with the best," Garcia said. Bellator 249 was headlined by a vintage performance from Cris 8:30 p.m.:  A big, chopping right hand drops Winters with a thud late in the third round. Hearn is OK taking it one fight at a time with Garcia because the promoter has to deliver competitive fights to DAZN on a monthly basis to grow the streaming platform’s subscriber base. Las Vegas — Jesse Garcia, a star amateur featherweight fighter from Houston, has signed with Top Rank. Parker lost to Whyte via unanimous decision in July 2018. Justin Thomas takes advantage of favorable conditions at Sherwood Country Club for a second consecutive 65 for a one-shot lead at Zozo Championship. Martinez is a highly skilled fighter, but Harris is tough and is doing an especially good job landing hard shots during the waning seconds of rounds. Garcia takes the round, but Vargas did a good job of avoiding damage. These body shots are going to take a toll on the challenger. Julio Urías is buoyed by calls and texts from family and friends in his Mexican hometown as he prepares to start World Series Game 4 for the Dodgers. I’m going to bounce back and deliver.”. 9:34 p.m.:  Those body shots finally took their toll: Martinez brings Harris to a knee in the 10th round following thudding power punches to the body. This was Vargas' round until Garcia landed the shot. BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler. Tyson vs. Jones Jr. event adds Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan, UFC vet Rashad Coulter in action. Last fight April 21, 2018, win against Adrien Broner. hold. Dazzling stuff in that first round. 11:13 p.m.:  Jessie Vargas has made his ring walk; here comes four-division world champion Mikey Garcia. It’s going to be an action-packed fight. Cyborg. Garcia will get a fresh start in a new stable. Graham Mertz threw five touchdown passes in his first career start, and No. That sequence briefly quells the firefight we've seen at times early in this bout. Some showing of guts and determination from this more-than-game challenger with the 12th round next. Both boxers swing and Vargas lands a grazing left hook. Graham Mertz, No. “I’m excited to get back in the ring,” said Garcia, whose 32nd birthday was Sunday, the same day his new promotional deal was announced. Vargas tries to keep moving forward as he stays in this fight. Electric action thus far.