Fernando Vargas vs Wilfredo Rivera
On May 5, 2001, Fernando Vargas (20-1, 18 KOs) and Wilfredo Rivera (32-4-1, 20 KOs) meet in the ring in a 10-round bout.
Vargas vs Rivera Stats
Fernando Vargas is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 85% KO rate; his last fight was a 12th round TKO loss to Félix Trinidad, 5 months and 3 days ago. Wilfredo Rivera is on a 2-fight win streak with a 54% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Rob Bleakley, 3 months and 28 days ago.
Vargas vs Rivera Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 79-21 in favor of Fernando Vargas. It is going to be a competitive fight and Wilfredo Rivera will put up a very good fight, but Vargas will prevail.
Vargas vs Rivera Result
Fernando Vargas stopped Wilfredo Rivera via TKO in the 6th round. Vargas improves his record to 21-1 (19 KOs), while Rivera adds a loss to his record at 32-5-1.