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Alex Vargas Remains Unbeaten With Impressive Win
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing's rising prospect Alex Vargas
(15-0, 5 KOs) made a statement under the bright lights of
Madison Square Garden on Friday night, defeating previously
unbeaten Rani Jalomo (7-1-1) by unanimous decision in an
action-packed eight-round junior welterweight bout at the
Infosys Theater. Judges scored the contest 78-74, 78-74, and
79-73 in favor of Vargas.
Fighting on one of boxing’s biggest stages, the Bellport
Long Island native showcased poise, pressure, and ring
maturity in a high-tempo battle between two undefeated
prospects. Vargas consistently controlled the pace, landed
the cleaner power shots, and dictated exchanges throughout
the night to preserve his unbeaten record and move to 15-0
as a professional.
The matchup was finalized by the Star boxing team on short
notice after a late opponent change earlier in fight week,
but Vargas never missed a beat. From the opening round, he
established his right hand, mixed in effective body work,
and pressed the action against a determined Jalomo, who
entered the bout with an undefeated record of his own.
As the fight progressed, Vargas’ experience and composure
became the difference. He repeatedly backed Jalomo to the
ropes, worked effectively on the inside, and closed several
rounds strongly with sharp combinations and sustained
pressure. Jalomo had moments of success, but Vargas’
consistency and command of the action earned him a clear
decision victory.
The win was particularly significant for Vargas, who was
returning from the longest layoff of his professional
career. Rather than showing rust, he delivered one of the
strongest performances of his career on a national stage.
Star Boxing CEO Joe DeGuardia praised his young contender’s
performance.
“Alex showed exactly why we believe in him,” said DeGuardia.
“He handled adversity, stayed composed, and delivered on a
major stage against a tough unbeaten opponent. This was a
big step forward in his career.”
With the victory, Vargas continues his rise in the junior
welterweight division and further establishes himself as yet
another Star Boxing developed top prospect.
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