What happened to Mayorga the boxer?
Former two-division world champion Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga is recovering after taking a severe beating, from a group of unknown assailants, in his hometown of Managua, Nicaragua. Mayorga was assaulted and beaten to such a degree that it resulted in several fractures.
Is Mayorga retired?
Following his retirement from boxing, Mayorga decided to properly embark on a professional MMA career and faced Wesley Tiffer on May 3, 2013.
Does Shane Mosley have a son?
Shane Mosley Jr.
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When did Fernando Vargas fight Ricardo Mayorga?
It was confirmed on May 13, 2007 that Vargas would face Ricardo Mayorga on September 8, 2007, on Showtime PPV for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title. However the fight was postponed after it was discovered during a routine blood test that Vargas was suffering from a severe iron deficiency.
Why did Fernando Vargas do poorly against Mosley?
Vargas has stated that fighting at that weight was the reason he did poorly against Mosley in the second fight. Vargas claimed that this would be the last fight of his career regardless of the result. He warned Mayorga that he would not tolerate any insults from him like the ones he hurled at Oscar De La Hoya in their press conferences.
When did Fernando Vargas become a world champion?
Fernando Javier Vargas (born December 7, 1977) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2007. He is a two-time light middleweight world champion, having held the IBF title from 1998 to 2000, and the WBA title from 2001 to 2002.
Why was Fernando Vargas suspended for nine months?
The Nevada Athletic Commission announced on November 20 of 2002 that it would fine Vargas $100,000 because of his use of steroids. Fernando Vargas was suspended for nine months. Despite these problems, Fernando remained an accessible and popular celebrity, known for signing many autographs.