Emiliano Vargas Previews Bryce Mills Fight: 'There Are Levels'

InnovationGamingEmiliano Vargas Previews Bryce Mills Fight: 'There Are Levels'ByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorJun 14, 2026, 09:00am EDTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 19: Emiliano Vargas poses during a ceremonial weigh-in prior to their lightweight bout against Rafael Jasso at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)Getty ImagesEmiliano Vargas is the son of a boxing legend, but he is also his own man. Vargas is determined to win a world championship and the next step happens on Saturday, June 27 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Vargas will take on Bryce Mills in the co-main event of a DAZN pay-per-view headlined by unified 154-pound champion Xander Zayas's title defense against Jaron "Boots" Ennis.I spoke with Vargas about the fight with Mills, his future, his lineage and legacy.Key Facts At A GlanceCo-feature: Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills (Zayas vs. Ennis headlines)Date/venue: Saturday, June 27, 2026, Barclays Center, BrooklynBout: 10 rounds, super lightweight, for Vargas's WBC USA Silver, WBO Latino and NABF Jr. titlesRecords: Vargas 17-0 (14 KOs), Mills 22-1 (9 KOs)Broadcast: DAZN pay-per-viewWhat Does Emiliano Vargas Expect Against Bryce Mills?Vargas is seemingly expecting Mills to try to come forward and to put the pressure on him."I'm going to shine. That's what God called me to do," Vargas said. "We've done everything necessary up until this point to do that. Bryce Mills, this is the biggest fight for him, and I know this is going to take me to another level."MORE FOR YOUHe believes he's already on the doorstep. "I'm right in front of the door of title contention, and I'm knocking. Rank number two in the WBO, number 12 in the WBC, number seven in the WBA, if I'm not mistaken,&qu...