On February 28, 2026, Emiliano Vargas defeated Agustin Quintana by TKO in the 9th round in a 10-round super lightweight bout at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, USA. Vargas controlled the fight with his pressure, sharp combinations, and body work, gradually breaking Quintana down before overwhelming him with unanswered punches, forcing the referee to stop the contest at the end of the ninth round.