Rodriguez Moves Up to Challenge Vargas for WBA Bantamweight Title

Overview

• The 12-round WBA bantamweight title fight between Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Antonio Vargas is scheduled to take place at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday, June 13, and will stream on DAZN with free access for subscribers and paid options for non‑subscribers.
• Rodriguez enters unbeaten at 23-0 and formally gave up his lower-weight belts to remain at 118 pounds so he can try to add the WBA bantamweight title to his résumé.
• Vargas holds the WBA belt after Seiya Tsutsumi was placed champion in recess, which has left questions about the title’s recent lineage and added context to the matchup.
• Betting markets and media previews heavily favor Rodriguez, with multiple outlets predicting a win by decision or stoppage and sportsbooks listing him as a lopsided favorite.
• The televised card includes two title fights on the main card and several supporting bouts, but published start and ringwalk times vary across outlets, which has created confusion for viewers planning to watch live.