By Jake Donovan 

The future of ProBox Management continues to look brighter by the day. Already armed with the likes of unbeaten bantamweight champion Juan Carlos Payano and undefeated blue chip prospect super welterweight Erickson Lubin among a deep roster of fighters, a trio of newcomers have now given co-managers Henry Rivalta and Garry Jonas even more reason to smile.

Former amateur standouts Josue Vargas, Aujee ‘Quick’ Tyler and Jose Miguel Borrego all enjoyed early knockout wins over the weekend in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Vargas and Tyler both made their pro debuts, each registering 1st round knockouts, while Borregos (2-0, 2KOs) – a local favorite and former four-time National amateur champion - picked up the second win of his young career. 

Vargas – who signed with ProBox Managenent in October – blasted out Jorge Ernesto Lara in just 2:30 of ring action. The 17-year old prodigy from Bronx, New York dropped Lara early in the fight, with a follow-up barrage prompting the referee to intervene.

Age restrictions prevented Vargas (1-0, 1KOs) from turning pro in ideal stateside locations, prompting Rivalta to bring the teenaged boxer south of the border for such an occasion. Not only did he deliver, but continues to exude a level of maturity far beyond his youthful existence. 

“Vargas really stole the show,” Rivalta raved to BoxingScene.com of his performance. “He came into the ring with a Mexican sombrero and accompanied by a Mariachi band, though still remaining true to his Puerto Rican heritage. It was nice to see the Mexican fans embrace him as their own.”

Rivalta and Jonas signing Vargas proved to be a big deal, as the young boxer was previously working out with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and “The Money Team” crew in Las Vegas. It was widely expected by the industry for Mayweather to sign the supremely talented athlete, only for ProBox to come in with the right offer and opportunity to add him to the growing roster. 

Life hasn’t been quite as kind to Tyler, a former amateur star in the D/M/V area (Washington D.C/Maryland/Virginia) who succeed at every level of the game. Among his credentials: Five-time Ringside champion; two-time Silver Gloves champion; triple crown National PAL champion; and Junior Olympic Gold medalist. 

The overwhelming majority of such honors came from blinding hand speed and the ability to punish his opponent in rapid-fire fashion without catching any punches in return – hence his ‘Quick’ nickname. The one he didn’t see coming in return, however, was a knife attack that derailed his career and nearly claimed his life. 

Now 20 years old and fully healed, ‘Quick’ signed with ProBox earlier this summer. The chance for the bantamweight rookie to turn pro on two separate shows in Florida – where the management company is headquartered and where he sparred with Payano, Lubin, Dennis Galarza and Claudio Marrero, among others – fell through before agreeing to fight in Mexico. 

It proved worth his while; Tyler (1-0, 1KO) drilled Caldera with a vicious uppercut, breaking his opponent’s nose and forcing a stoppage at 1:12 of round one. 

“The kid ‘Quick’ showed some explosive skills and spent more time signing autographs and taking pictures with many of the fans in attendance thank he did inside the ring,” Rivalta quipped. “He was smart precise and powerful. I’m so happy to see him shine.”

While stateside opportunities will eventually come for all three fighters, a return to Aguascalientes – Borregos’ hometown – is certainly in the mix for the trio of rising young prospects, as well as the chance for other promising young fighters to join the stable.

“I’m looking forward to coming back to this humble and beautiful city for future business,” Rivalta said of his impression of the region. “There’s a lot of talent here and we have a few soon to come announcements on new additions to the growing talented roster of ProBox Management - check us out at ProBoxManagement.com.”

Jake Donovan is the managing editor of BoxingScene.com. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox