Rey Vargas going straight for Gary Russell jr.

Former WBC super bantamweight world champion, Rey Vargas is swiftly seeking to bustle a new world title in the featherweight division, ruled by champion Garry Russell Jr.

 For Rey, who is used to facing great challenges, leaving the super bantamweight title was a difficult decision because it was a dream come true, a championship that filled him with pride.

He conquered the crown on February 25, 2017 defeating Gavin McDonnell and then making five successful defenses. However, he was also clear, saying that now he is ready for a new challenge, as he wants make history in boxing and by conquering new divisions.

With full confidence that he will soon leave behind the issue of the leg fracture he suffered, which obliged him to leave the ring for almost ten months, Rey is enthusiastic and eager to return to the ring through the big door,  as opportunity knocks. 

On how he expects the fight with Gary to map out, Vargas recognizes the boxing quality of the American southpaw, but stresses that he has all the skills necessary to beat him.

Regarding how his preparation will be, Rey said that in 2021 nothing and no one will stop his plans, so he studies the option of doing the camp at home and not at the Romanza gym, because in this way he can work in an environment controlled, with fighters who would also be with him without having to be moving to other places and exposing themselves to contagion.