Boxer Fernando Vargas Jr. was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol following a three-car collision in the Universal Studios Hollywood parking structure on Thursday night, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said.
CHP officers responded to the crash and observed signs of alcohol impairment in Vargas Jr., according to a statement released Friday. A DUI investigation was conducted, and the fighter was subsequently placed in custody.
Fernando Vargas Jr., the son of two-time light middleweight world champion Fernando Vargas, is a 17-1 professional boxer. Fifteen of his professional victories have come by knockout. He last competed on the undercard of the Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez fight in September 2025, where he lost to Callum Walsh.
Vargas Jr. also signed with BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing in April and won his debut match with the organization in July.
Further details regarding the incident were not immediately available. The CHP stated that the case will be presented to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office for review.