Amado Vargas Will Fight Colin Huntington in Biloxi
Amado Vargas and BKB debutant Colin Huntington are scheduled to compete on October 23 in Biloxi.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Boxing
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Amado Vargas will face Colin Huntington in a super-featherweight bout on October 23 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi. The event is billed as Bally's Fightnight by BKB Biloxi.
Why it matters
The match serves as a pivotal opportunity for Vargas to continue building his professional bare-knuckle career following his recent transition from other boxing formats. It also marks the competitive entry of Colin Huntington into the BKB promotion.
Amado Vargas carries a 1-0 professional bare-knuckle record into the ring at 26 years old. His opponent, Colin Huntington, will be making his first appearance in BKB competition.
The players
Amado Vargas
He is a 26-year-old professional boxer currently competing in the bare-knuckle division.
Colin Huntington
He is a fighter preparing to make his professional BKB debut against Amado Vargas.
The details
The upcoming super-featherweight clash represents the next step for Vargas, who secured a knockout victory against James Springer in his BKB debut last July. Vargas previously competed in a Misfits Boxing match against Deen The Great in December 2025.
Timeline
December 2025: Amado Vargas faced Deen The Great in Misfits Boxing.
July 2026: Vargas knocked out James Springer during his BKB debut.
October 23, 2026: Vargas fights Colin Huntington in Biloxi.
Season Trajectory
This bout reflects the ongoing expansion of the BKB promotion as it stages events at major venues like the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The outcome will influence the divisional rankings within the super-featherweight category as the promotion builds its roster of fighters.
The result of this super-featherweight contest will determine the early career momentum of Colin Huntington in BKB. For Amado Vargas, the fight serves as a chance to improve his professional record to 2-0.
The takeaway
Amado Vargas looks to cement his standing in the BKB division with his second professional win in this format. Fans of the sport should monitor how new entrants like Colin Huntington adapt to the distinct mechanics of bare-knuckle competition.
Further reading
For more on upcoming bouts, visit the Boxing section.
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