Unbeaten super lightweight contender Emiliano Vargas will face Bryce Mills in a 10-round championship bout on Saturday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The fight serves as the chief support for the main event between Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis.
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Both fighters successfully made weight on Friday. Vargas weighed in at 138.6 pounds, while Mills registered 139 pounds.
They will compete for the WBC USA Silver, NABF Junior, and WBO Latino super lightweight titles.
Vargas Confident Ahead of Title Fight
Vargas, who holds a record of 17-0 with 14 knockouts, expressed certainty about his performance during the pre-fight ceremonies.
"I'm excited. This is going to show the world that I'm ready for my world title," he said.
"At the end of the day, Bryce Mills is in the way of my world title, and I got to stomp on him.
So, I'm grateful to all the beautiful fans here," Vargas added. The undefeated fighter dismissed any potential danger from his challenger, anticipating a dominant showcase.
"Come to me and get your ass kicked. I'm excited about it.
He's going to make all the mistakes for me, and I can't wait to shine. Let's go, baby," Vargas stated.
Mills Sees Opportunity on Big Stage
Mills, with a record of 22-1 and 9 knockouts, views this matchup as a life-altering milestone on a massive platform.
"It's a massive opportunity for me," he said.
The former kickboxer aims to prove his capability to a global audience despite entering as an underdog.
