Vargas, who is just 26 years old, has successfully cultivated a massive digital footprint, amassing a combined total of 14.5 million followers across TikTok and YouTube. Alongside his considerable online influence, the young fighter has quietly built an unblemished 3-0 professional boxing record since entering the paid ranks, proving that his athletic capabilities extend far beyond the digital realm and into the demanding world of professional combat sports.
Anthony Vargas signs multifight BKB contract after 3-0 start in professional boxing
The Los Angeles-based fighter officially made his highly anticipated professional boxing debut in 2024, stepping into the ring and earning a hard-fought victory over Jeremy Park by way of a unanimous decision. Rather than resting on his early success, Vargas maintained an active development schedule inside the squared circle, returning to the ring to secure a dominant stoppage victory over Irvin Arnoldo Arevalo Chavez in 2025. His most recent outing in traditional boxing took place in June 2026, when he delivered a decisive performance resulting in a third-round technical knockout over Angel Antonio Mora Bernardino.
Following this impressive start to his professional career, Vargas is now set to test his skills in an entirely different arena. The undefeated fighter will make the high-stakes transition to bare-knuckle competition, where he will showcase his talents inside BKB’s signature Trigon ring—a unique three-cornered fighting structure designed to increase action and eliminate stalling. At the time of the announcement, BKB officials confirmed that Vargas’s debut opponent and the exact date for his inaugural bare-knuckle bout have not yet been announced, leaving fans and analysts eager for further updates regarding his promotional debut.
Despite the significant shift in rule sets and fighting environments, Vargas expressed absolute confidence in his ability to adapt and excel under bare-knuckle conditions. Speaking on his decision to sign with the organization, the 26-year-old athlete pointed directly to how the sport aligns with his natural physical attributes and offensive instincts.
"Bare knuckle is more suited to my style. I feel like I can get the job done faster without gloves than I can with traditional boxing," Vargas stated, highlighting the raw nature of the sport and its potential to highlight his punching power.
Behind the scenes, Vargas continues to hone his craft under the careful guidance of experienced trainers. The Los Angeles native trains under the tutelage of former professional boxer Eric Garcia, working out of The Shop Strength and Fitness facility located in Montclair, California. This rigorous training environment has played a critical role in shaping his technical foundation, defensive awareness, and conditioning as he prepares to make the leap into the bare-knuckle circuit.
The signing has also generated considerable enthusiasm from the leadership ranks of BKB. David Tetreault, the Chief Executive Officer of BKB, specifically cited Vargas’s unblemished athletic record and his unprecedented digital reach as key factors behind the decision to bring the rising star into the promotional stable. By bridging the gap between mainstream combat sports and the massive audiences found on digital platforms, Vargas represents a new breed of athlete capable of drawing diverse demographics to the growing sport of bare-knuckle boxing.
