“Become a world champion has been a dream of mine since I’ve been 10 years old,” Vargas said to DAZN Boxing.
“I’m going to do everything necessary to win for me, for my family. There’s no other option.”
Emiliano believes the lessons passed down by his father have helped shape his approach to the sport.
“My father’s my idol. You know, the good, the bad. Everything that happened in his career is for the betterment of my career,” Vargas said.
“He tells me all the time discipline is the biggest thing that he took away from his career. That’s the difference between good and great. And I know I’m a great fighter because I do everything necessary to make sure that I’m a great fighter.”
The 22-year-old also stressed the importance of building his own profile in boxing’s social media era.
“I think nobody’s going to promote you better than you. No promoter, no manager. Nobody’s going to show the world who’s really you more than you,” Vargas said.
Emiliano (17-0, 14 KOs) returns on June 27 when he faces Bryce Mills (22-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round bout at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The fight is scheduled for the undercard of the Jaron Ennis vs. Xander Zayas event, which will be broadcast on DAZN PPV.
Currently ranked #2 by the WBO at 140 pounds, Vargas is positioned near the top of the sanctioning body’s rankings as he continues his push toward a world title opportunity. A victory over Mills would move him another step closer to title contention in a division currently headed by WBO champion Shakur Stevenson.
Emiliano remains focused on the goal he says has driven him since he first laced up a pair of gloves.
“My father lived his dream. I’mma live mine,” Vargas said.
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