Antonio Vargas reveals how he resisted versus Daigo Higa

In an extraordinary night of championship boxing at the BUNTAI Arena, Japan, on July 30, WBA Bantamweight World Champion Antonio Vargas (19-1-1, 11 KOs) needed to fight back from an early knockdown to keep his title with a significant draw against hometown favourite Daigo Higa (23-3-3, 19 KOs), in a fight broadcast reside on DAZN.Vargas, co-promoted by Boxlab Promotions and Matchroom Boxing, dealt with difficulty in the fourth round after striking the canvas following a sharp, heavy left hook counter from Higa.But the champ didn’t break– he showed amazing durability and continued to fight with fire with fire. “Getting dropped lit a fire in me,”Vargas showed.

“I knew I had to shake it off and do my finest to win the rest of that round– and every round after that. Champions don’t fold … we resist.”From the 5th to the 10th, Florida’s Vargas pressed forward with a consistent, calculated rate, refusing to let the pressure rattle him in front of the partisan Japanese crowd.”I remained secured, “the 28-year-old American reviewed.” This wasn’t about flash– it had to do with focus. I kept my head down, worked my jab, combated on the inside, and stayed disciplined. That’s how you survive on opponent grass. “Then came the last round– a specifying moment. With simply over a minute left, Vargas unleashed a vicious mix, dropping

Higa to the canvas with an ideal uppercut, turning the tide of the title test. “I dug deep and left it all out there, “stated the happy champion.”That knockdown wasn’t just a punch– it was a statement minute. It’s what kept my belt around my waist. All magnificence to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”Though the battle was ruled a draw, the knockdown in the 12th secured Vargas the edge he needed to retain his world title– and win the regard of

fans worldwide.”Antonio revealed the world what it indicates to be a real champ,” stated Boxlab Promotions President Amaury Piedra.”To enter into hostile territory, get

torn down, and come back to complete strong– that takes courage, discipline, and heart. We’re amazingly happy with him. He went to Japan with an objective and showed he’s one of the very best bantamweights on the planet. The belt stays with Group Vargas. “Vargas hasn’t instantly confirmed a rematch, waiting to see what choices are readily available initially,”I’ll let my group deal with that and after that we’ll decide. Whether it be a defense or unification bout, I’ll be ready!”American challenger Ricardo Sandoval shocked Kenshiro Teraji in the main occasion with a split decision win over the champ to be crowned WBC and WBA world flyweight

champion.