“If you’re going to get involved with Zuffa, you know what you’re getting yourself into,” Vargas said to Fight Hub TV. “You want to play at that playground, you know the rules of that playground.”
Zuffa Boxing has become one of the sport’s biggest talking points in recent weeks. WBO president Gustavo Olivieri recently stated that Zuffa is currently ineligible to participate in purse bids, while questions remain about how fighters under the promotion will pursue traditional world titles if the company moves forward with its own system.
Emiliano believes the situation is straightforward for any boxer considering signing with the promotion.
“You can’t complain once you already signed on the dotted line,” Emiliano said. “I think if you want to fight for belts, don’t sign with Zuffa.”
Despite his comments, Emiliano made it clear that he is not criticizing the promotion itself and understands that Zuffa is attempting to bring a different approach to the business.
“I think they’re doing a lot of different things. They’re coming in to shake up the game,” Vargas said. “So, I don’t got anything bad to say about Zuffa, but if you do sign, then you know what you’re getting yourself into.”
Emiliano also expressed support for Turki Alalshikh, who recently revealed he has been dealing with health issues while continuing to oversee major boxing events.
“My heart goes out to him,” Vargas said. “He’s been a game changer for the game of boxing, and hopefully I’ll be praying for him. Hopefully they resolve something, and hopefully they stay in boxing as well.”
The unbeaten Vargas returns to action against Mills on Saturday as he continues his climb through the junior welterweight division.
