On the unforgettable night of rebellious, A arena, world champion WBA Bantamweight Antonio Vargas (19-1-1, 11 Kos) showed the heart of a real warrior, keeping his title with a dramatic draw against the favorites of the hometown of the hometown of Daigo Higa (23-3-3, 19 Kos), in a live battle.

Vargas, promotion of Boxlab promotion and mechoom boxing, opposite adversity early, hitting the canvas in the fourth round after a edged left hook landed from Higa. But the master did not fit – he showed incredible immunity and continued to fight Wigor. “The dropping fire lit up in me,” said Vargas. “I knew that I had to shake it and make every effort to win the rest of this round – and then in every round. Masters do not consist, we fight.”

From the fifth to tenth to ten, Vargas pushed forward constant, calculated at the pace, refusing the pressure to sand him before the roaring Japanese crowd. “I was closed,” Vargas continued. “It was not about flash – it was about focusing. I kept my head, worked, worked, fought inside and remained disciplined. In this way you will survive on the pitch of the enemy.”

Then came the last round – the decisive moment. After just over a minute, Vargas released a cruel combination, dropping Higa on a canvas with the upper right type, turning the wave of fight. “I kicked deeply and left it all,” said Vargas. “This knocking was not just a blow – it was a moment of finding. This was what my belt was around my waist.

“All glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Although the fight was recognized as a draw, knocking out in the twelfth security of the Vargas edge he needed to preserve the title of world champion – and gain the respect of fans around the world.

“Antonio showed the world what it means to be a real master,” said Amaura Piedra, president of Boxlab Promotions. “To go to a hostile territory, become knocked down and come back to end a sturdy one – which requires courage, discipline and heart. We are incredibly proud of it. He went to Japan with a mission and proved that he is one of the best Bantamwees in the world. The lane remains with Vargas.”

As for what next, said Vargas. “I will let my team work on it and then decide. Regardless of whether it is defense or unification, I will be ready!”