Will Lopez beat Lomachenko? "We defended the WBA world title together versus Antonio Demarco -- did well.". He's unique. How good is Joe Smith Jr.? Exclusive: Jessie Vargas Talks Training With Mike McCallum, 13-Month Layoff Between Recent Fights, Michael Chandler On PED Accusations: “Test Me Now, Test Me ASAP”, Vargas less than a month before his last fight in December against Aaron Herrera, Fighters Predict: Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana | UFC Fight Island 4, UFC 253 Results: What Is Next For Israel Adesanya, Jan Blachowicz | Fightful Fix, Meet The Reporter Who Called Out Colby Covington At UFC Vegas 11, Watch: UFC 253 Virtual Media Day Live Stream At 10 a.m. “I thought I need some time off. They started to argue a lot, and that just wasn't part of the agreement. As he thought back to all of the trainers he has had in his corner, Vargas recalled a few items in particular that each trainer has given him over the years. We have a great team and Mike has been bringing out the best in me, reminding on several things to do inside the ring, also perfecting the technique and adding some of his tricks to my game. McCallum joined Vargas less than a month before his last fight in December against Aaron Herrera, but the payoff so far has been very beneficial. I feel great, I feel better than ever at 28 years old. What are the ramifications of Alexander Povetkin's KO of Dillian Whyte? You need to know your mistakes, as well as your opponent's mistakes. Will we see Ramirez-Taylor? Bradley likes to go into his comfort zone in the ring. Jessie Vargas has enlisted Roy Jones Jr. to be his trainer for his upcoming bout with Antonio DeMarco. We will win this fight. "Roger was with me for a very long time, since I was a kid. I feel like that this is the next chapter in my career, but now I feel like in my prime,” Vargas said. Vargas is set to fight Broner in the main event of the April 21 Barclays Center boxing card, which will be televised on Showtime. Chances are that the former two-division titlist has probably worked with them at some point in his career. "That's why I've never fallen apart with anyone because I understand their perspective, as well.". "I am very religious so I began to pray for the right person to train me," said Vargas. Most established coaches who have their own gyms simply aren't going to leave their home base often enough. Not only that, [but] we were able to have good communication in the beginning, … Is Teofimo Lopez Jr. ready to face Vasiliy Lomachenko? Dewey Cooper. "I understand how it is to be away from your family for so long, to leave your comfort zone, it's not easy,'' Vargas said. Can he beat him?
There's a running joke in boxing that if you want to get a review or a recommendation on a trainer, Jessie Vargas is the guy to ask. Jessie Vargas has advised BoxingScene.com that he will now be training under the watchful eyes of Hall of Fame coach Freddie Roach. “McCallum’s known as a body snatcher and a four-time world champion in his time and he’s a man who is very knowledgeable. Egidijus Kavaliauskas scores impressive KO of Mikael Zewski; Joet Gonzalez shines in win. Real or not: Canelo-GGG III in 2021? Roy Jones Jr. "Oh man, that was special, because I was able to get inside his mind a little bit, get to understand how he approached a fight, where his mentality was, and that was something special, for sure. "I had great success with him, but something fell out along the line. He is trained by Joel Diaz. Real or Not: Will Conor McGregor fight Manny Pacquiao next? “We had maybe about three-and-a-half weeks, but in that short time, he was able to help me get better as a fighter. He said he has trained many fighters in Mexico, but "Jessie is the best fighter I will be working with and this is the biggest fight, against Bradley. Jessie will put on pressure with intelligence and mix it up, using counter-punching. Vargas' relationship with Zavala began during Vargas' stint at the Wild Card Boxing Club under the guidance of Roach. Are the Charlos elite champions? I liked his experience, he understands the game very, very well. ", How the many trainers of Jessie Vargas helped shaped his career. Broner vs. Vargas will cap off a Showtime tripleheader at the famous Brooklyn, New York venue on April 21 that will include two title fights: Gervonta Davis vs. Jesus Cuellar for the WBA super featherweight title and Jermall Charlo vs. Hugo Centeno Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title. Jessie Vargas, left, hired trainer Dewey Cooper for his title fight against Manny Pacquiao in 2016. It’s great and my team is very happy," Vargas said. Copyright 2020 Shazzu, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mike McCallum is in my corner and he’s only helping me gain more knowledge in the sport and as a fighter.
Will Lopez beat Lomachenko? "We defended the WBA world title together versus Antonio Demarco -- did well.". He's unique. How good is Joe Smith Jr.? Exclusive: Jessie Vargas Talks Training With Mike McCallum, 13-Month Layoff Between Recent Fights, Michael Chandler On PED Accusations: “Test Me Now, Test Me ASAP”, Vargas less than a month before his last fight in December against Aaron Herrera, Fighters Predict: Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana | UFC Fight Island 4, UFC 253 Results: What Is Next For Israel Adesanya, Jan Blachowicz | Fightful Fix, Meet The Reporter Who Called Out Colby Covington At UFC Vegas 11, Watch: UFC 253 Virtual Media Day Live Stream At 10 a.m. “I thought I need some time off. They started to argue a lot, and that just wasn't part of the agreement. As he thought back to all of the trainers he has had in his corner, Vargas recalled a few items in particular that each trainer has given him over the years. We have a great team and Mike has been bringing out the best in me, reminding on several things to do inside the ring, also perfecting the technique and adding some of his tricks to my game. McCallum joined Vargas less than a month before his last fight in December against Aaron Herrera, but the payoff so far has been very beneficial. I feel great, I feel better than ever at 28 years old. What are the ramifications of Alexander Povetkin's KO of Dillian Whyte? You need to know your mistakes, as well as your opponent's mistakes. Will we see Ramirez-Taylor? Bradley likes to go into his comfort zone in the ring. Jessie Vargas has enlisted Roy Jones Jr. to be his trainer for his upcoming bout with Antonio DeMarco. We will win this fight. "Roger was with me for a very long time, since I was a kid. I feel like that this is the next chapter in my career, but now I feel like in my prime,” Vargas said. Vargas is set to fight Broner in the main event of the April 21 Barclays Center boxing card, which will be televised on Showtime. Chances are that the former two-division titlist has probably worked with them at some point in his career. "That's why I've never fallen apart with anyone because I understand their perspective, as well.". "I am very religious so I began to pray for the right person to train me," said Vargas. Most established coaches who have their own gyms simply aren't going to leave their home base often enough. Not only that, [but] we were able to have good communication in the beginning, … Is Teofimo Lopez Jr. ready to face Vasiliy Lomachenko? Dewey Cooper. "I understand how it is to be away from your family for so long, to leave your comfort zone, it's not easy,'' Vargas said. Can he beat him?
Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Vargas noted that there were some differences in his style in his last fight and with McCallum’s help, Vargas believes he’ll be a faster, more explosive fighter. "I was like, 'He's 10-0, just a kid, I can handle him.'' And that brings us to present day. Logistically, it's been tough for trainers to come to Las Vegas, where he resides. [Saying] 'Jessie, I need it faster.'
