Overview
- Law enforcement says Vargas Jr. was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence after a three-vehicle crash inside the Universal Studios Hollywood parking structure on Thursday.
- The California Highway Patrol reported officers contacted Vargas Jr., observed signs of alcohol impairment, conducted a DUI investigation and took him into custody with no injuries reported at the scene.
- CHP officials confirmed they will submit the investigation to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office and prosecutors will decide whether to file formal charges.
- Vargas Jr. is a 29-year-old professional boxer with a 17-1 record who fought on the September 2025 Canelo Alvarez–Terence Crawford undercard and recently signed with BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing.
- Local outlets and social media circulated a short pre-crash video of Vargas Jr. and noted a prior public altercation earlier this year, developments that could affect his public standing and future fight opportunities while the legal review proceeds.