On this day in history, Oscar De la Hoya defeated Fernando Vargas

September 14, 2002

Oscar De la Hoya defended his WBC superwelter crown by defeating Fernando “Feroz” Vargas by technical knockout in round 11.

The fight was held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Oscar de La Hoya, is considered one of the greatest fighters of recent years. During his stellar career, he conquered the super feather, light, super light, welter, super welter and middle divisions.