<h1>Boxing - Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa Betting Predictions: Vargas Defends WBA World Bantamweight Title</h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Antonio Vargas and Daigo Higa take on each other for the WBA World Bantamweight title in Yokohama, Japan.</p> <p>It will be one of three title fights on the card, which is being headlined by Kenshiro Teraji and Ricardo Sandoval, with the event scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 30, from 18:00 PM AEST.</p> <p>And this one will keep bettors interested, as there is a lot to like about what could potentially happen between the pair.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>The two fighters may not be well-known to bettors, making it essential to examine their tale of the tape. It may highlight some potential betting angles to consider…</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Vargas’ statistics are first, followed by those of Higa.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Age </strong>- 28 vs 29</p> <p><strong>Height</strong> - 5'5" (166cm) vs 5'3" (161cm)</p> <p><strong>Weight </strong>- 117.3 lbs (53.2 kgs) vs 117.3 lbs (53.2 kgs)</p> <p><strong>Reach </strong>- 66.0" (168cm) vs 64.0" (163cm)</p> <p><strong>Stance </strong>- Orthodox vs Orthodox</p> <p><strong>Record </strong>- 19-1-0 (11 KOs) vs 23-3-2 (19 KOs)</p> <p><strong>KOs (%)</strong> - 58% vs 90%</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Vargas enters the contest as the current champion, having amassed a record of 19-1-0, including a nine-win streak. However, he’ll need to be careful as 90% of Higa’s wins have ended by way of KO. The only defeat Vargas has had as a professional was by KO.</p> <p>Higa is coming off the back of a defeat and a draw in his last two, which may give the American title holder confidence heading into the bout.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Vargas’ Last Five Boxing Opponents:</strong></p> <p>Winston Guerrero - Win (TKO, 10) - Dec 2024</p> <p>Jonathan Rodriguez - Win (TKO, 7) - Feb 2024</p> <p>Hernan Marquez - Win (UD, 10) - Oct 2023</p> <p>Francisco Pedroza - N/C - May 2023</p> <p>Michell Banquez - Win (TKO, 6) - Feb 2023</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Higa’s Last Five Opponents:</strong></p> <p>Seiya Tsutsumi - Draw (UD, 12) - Feb 2025</p> <p>Yoshiki Takei - Loss (UD, 12) - Sep 2024</p> <p>Navapon Khaikanha - Win (TKO, 4) - Dec 2023</p> <p>Sirichai Thaiyen - Win (TKO, 4) - Jun 2023</p> <p>Songsaeng Phoyaem - Win (UD, 10) - Nov 2022</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Sportsbet has listed the current <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/boxing/grade-b-fights/antonio-vargas-v-daigo-higa-9312956">Antonio Vargas vs Daigo Higa betting odds</a>, with the challenger the favourite to win the title.</p> <p>Higa has an outstanding knockout record (90% KO ratio). Fighting at home, he will be aggressive and aims to overwhelm Vargas with pressure and power. It’s why the ‘<strong>Daigo Higa KO/TKO</strong>’ bet for the ‘<strong>Method of Victory</strong>’ presents value.</p> <p>However, Vargas is the defending champion and unbeaten in nine. His skillset, movement, and technical boxing could see him frustrate Higa. With Higa’s known stamina issues at bantamweight, Vargas surviving early pressure and outboxing Higa is a strong value play with the ‘<strong>Antonio Vargas Points or Decision</strong>’ market.</p>