18 years ago

Date: 15th July 2006

Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada

Title: 12 Round Super-welterweight Bout

Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions

Tv: HBO Pay-per-view

Shane Mosley
( 42 - 4 - 0 )
Weight: 153 lbs

Fernando Vargas
( 26 - 3 - 0 )
Weight: 154 lbs

On Saturday, 15th July 2006, Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas met in a rematch of their February 25th WBA  Super-welterweight final eliminator. The second meeting took place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The bout was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and aired on HBO Pay-per-view. Referee Kenny Bayless officiated the 12 round non-title super-welterweight bout, which saw Mosley coming in with a record of 42-4-0, while Vargas had a record of 26-3-0. Both fighters weighed in just below the super-welterweight limit, with Mosley at 153 lbs and Vargas at 154 lbs.

The fight showcased a classic matchup of speed versus power. Mosley, hailing from Pomona, California, demonstrated superior quickness, outclassing Vargas, who is from Oxnard, California. Throughout the fight, Mosley's speed and ability to land combinations consistently gave him the advantage over Vargas, allowing him to win every round on all three judges' scorecards.

In the sixth round, Mosley delivered a devastating left hook that sent Vargas to the canvas. Vargas struggled to regain his footing and was visibly shaken by the impact of the punch. Although he managed to beat the count, it was clear that he was in no condition to continue fighting.

Recognizing Vargas' compromised state, referee Kenny Bayless made the decision to stop the fight at 2:38 in the sixth round. The technical knockout victory went to Mosley, improving his record to 43-4 with 37 KOs, while Vargas' record fell to 26-4 with 22 KOs.

For their efforts, both fighters received considerable purses. Shane Mosley earned $4 million, along with a percentage of the pay-per-view revenue, while Fernando Vargas received $3 million, plus an upside on the pay-per-view proceeds.