Overview

• Walsh faces Vargas Jr on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with the card streamed live on Netflix.
• The super-welterweights are unbeaten, with Walsh 14-0 (11 KOs) and Vargas Jr 17-0 (15 KOs).
• Walsh’s profile has surged through Dana White’s support and UFC platforms as part of Zuffa Boxing’s push into the sport.
• He is promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions and trains at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles.
• Ahead of the bout, Walsh questioned boxing’s fixation on perfect records and praised matchups that prioritize compelling fights.