Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez beats Antonio Vargas by KO in round 6 on 13 June 2026

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez stopped Antonio Vargas by knockout in round six at Matchroom Boxing's Rodriguez vs. Vargas card, moving to 24-0 with his first stoppage victory. The unbeaten bantamweight delivered a finish that handed Vargas his second professional loss and maintained Rodriguez's position as one of the division's most dangerous operators.

How it ended

Rodriguez found the decisive blow in the sixth round, ending the contest without reaching the scorecards. Vargas, who had shown resilience through five frames, could not answer as the referee waved off the action. The knockout marked Rodriguez's maiden stoppage win across his twenty-four professional outings.

Updated records

• Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez — 24-0 (1 KO)
• Antonio Vargas — 22-2-1

What's next

Rodriguez now stands at 24-0, having added another name to his unbeaten ledger with his most emphatic finish to date. Vargas slips to 22-2-1 and must rebuild after suffering his second defeat as a professional. Both fighters will assess their positions in the bantamweight landscape following this result.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas?

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez defeated Antonio Vargas by KO in round 6 at Matchroom Boxing - Rodriguez vs. Vargas.

How did Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas end?

The fight ended by KO in round 6.

What's Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez's record now?

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez now stands at 24-0 (1 KO).

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