LAS VEGAS, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- LAS VEGAS, Nev. Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Oscar De La Hoya recorded a technical knockout over Fernando Vargas in the 11th round Saturday night to claim the world super welterweight title.
De La Hoya knocked Vargas down once in the 11th round and then had him defenseless against the ropes before the fight was stopped by referee Joe Cortez.
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Vargas was actually ahead on one of the three cards before what turned out to be the final round got underway. Vargas was taken to a local hospital for examination after the bout.
