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

Jesse Rodriguez stopped Antonio Vargas by knockout in the sixth round at Matchroom Boxing's bantamweight showcase, moving to 24-0 with his first stoppage win on record. The unbeaten American ended Vargas's night emphatically, handing the Mexican-Puerto Rican his second career defeat and pushing his own ledger into rarefied air.

How it ended

Rodriguez found the finish one minute and fifteen seconds into the sixth frame, closing the show with authority after five completed rounds. Vargas, who came in at 22-1-1, could not recover from the decisive blow that prompted the referee's intervention. The knockout marked a new dimension in Rodriguez's perfect professional run.

Updated records

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

What's next

Rodriguez now stands at 24-0 with one knockout victory to his name, cementing his status among the bantamweight elite. Vargas drops to 22-2-1 and will regroup after the first stoppage loss of his career. Both men face critical decisions about their next steps in a competitive division.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jesse Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas?

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

How did Jesse Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas end?

The fight ended by KO in round 6 at 1:15.

What's Jesse Rodriguez's record now?

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

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