Fernando Vargas Net Worth

Fernando Javier Vargas has a net worth of $8 Million

Fernando Javier Vargas Wiki Biography

Born on 7 December 1977 in Oxnard, California, USA, Fernando Javier Vargas is a retired professional boxer of Mexican descent, renowned as a two-time world light middleweight champion.

How wealthy is Fernando Vargas? It’s reported that his net worth amassed to over $8 million by mid-2016, mostly stemming from his boxing career.

Fernando Vargas Net Worth $8 Million

Raised by his mother with his two siblings in a challenging environment due to his father’s absence, Vargas found solace in boxing at the age of ten, beginning his training at the La Colonia Youth Boxing Club under the guidance of Eduardo Garcia. Soon, he established himself as a prominent amateur boxer, achieving numerous accolades. His amateur career highlights include winning the 132-lb championship at the Junior Olympic Box-offs at 14, and claiming the 132-lb Gold Medal at the U.S. Olympic Festival in 1994, becoming the youngest fighter to win the US Amateur Championship.

He transitioned to professional boxing in 1997, marking a successful debut by defeating Jorge Morales. By 1998, he secured the IBF Jr. Middleweight championship, becoming the youngest titleholder in that category. Vargas defended his title through 1999 and significantly boosted his net worth.

Although he faced setbacks, such as losing and regaining his title, a positive drug test, and injuries, he continued to make comebacks in the ring, eventually retiring after his match against Ricardo Mayorga in 2007. Post-retirement, Vargas opened a gym called El Feroz Factory in North Las Vegas, where he presently trains fighters, contributing to his net worth.

Outside of boxing, Vargas ventured into the film and television industry, securing roles in the crime drama film “Alpha Dog” and featuring in the reality show “Welcome to Los Vargas”, which added to his wealth.

In his personal life, Vargas married Martha Lopez Vargas in 2006, and the couple has four children, residing in Los Angeles.

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Full Name	Fernando Vargas
Net Worth	$8 Million
Date Of Birth	December 7, 1977
Place Of Birth	Oxnard, California, United States
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	164 lbs (74.39 kg)
Profession	Professional Boxer, Actor, Mixed Martial Artist
Nationality	United States of America
Spouse	Martha Lopez Vargas (m.2006)
Parents	Javier Vargas
Siblings	Rogelio Vargas
Nicknames	‘Ferocious’ Fernando Vargas , The Aztec Warrior , Ferocious Fernando , El Feroz , Ferocious
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Awards	Gold Medal at the U.S. Olympic Festival (1992), 1995 Pan American Games (bronze madal), IBF Light Middleweight Champion (1998-2000), WBA Light Middleweight Champion (2001-1002)
Movies	“Alpha Dog” (2006)
TV Shows	“Welcome to Los Vargas” (2014), “Top Chef Celebrity”, Moesha show, Season 2,3: “Mama said knock you out”

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1	Voted 1999 “Fighter of the Year” by the World Boxing Hall of Fame
2	Former Junior Middleweight Champion of the World. Record of 26-5, 22 KOs (as of 24 November 2007). Announced his last fight would be against Ricadro Mayorga, which he lost by a majority decision by the scores of 113-113, 115-111 and 114-112.

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Welcome to Los Vargas	2014	TV Series
Stiletto	2008/II	Fernando
Alpha Dog	2006	Tiko ‘TKO’ Martinez
Moesha	1996	TV Series	Teresa’s boyfriend

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
El Boxeo	2013	Documentary	Himself
I Love Jenni	2013	TV Series	Himself
2011 ALMA Awards	2011	TV Special	Himself
Mi Sueño Es Bailar	2011	TV Series	Himself – Contestant
HBO Boxing After Dark	1998-2010	TV Series	Himself
Showtime Championship Boxing	2007	TV Series	Himself
Vargas vs. Mayorga: Countdown to the Brawl	2007	TV Movie	Himself
Rome Is Burning	2006	TV Series	Himself
Poorman’s Bikini Beach	2005	TV Series	Himself
2002 ALMA Awards	2002	TV Special	Himself