Dyana Vargas
Name: Dyana Vargas
Alias: La Maquina
Birth Name: Dyana Teresita Vargas de Reyes
Hometown: Sabana Iglesia, Dominican Republic
Pro Boxer: Record
Dyana "La Maquina" Vargas (born October 2, 1991) is a Dominican professional boxer from Sabana Iglesia, Dominican Republic. Her full name is Dyana Teresita Vargas de Reyes. She has competed primarily in the featherweight division and is a former Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) International champion.
Known by her ring nickname "La Maquina" (The Machine), Vargas began her professional boxing career on December 2, 2017. She built her career competing in the Dominican Republic before advancing to international competition and challenging for major world championships.
Professional Boxing Career
Vargas made her professional debut on December 2, 2017, and steadily established herself in the Dominican Republic's professional boxing circuit.
On July 21, 2018, Vargas defeated Diana Collado by a ten-round points decision at Gimnasio Multiuso Nani Marrero in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. The contest is also recognized by the Universal Boxing Federation as her UBF International championship-winning performance.
Following that victory, Vargas continued to compete professionally and recorded victories against opponents including Johana Zuniga, Neisi Torres, Yenifer Rodriguez, and Gina Joseph.
According to UBF championship records, those four victories represented successful defenses of her UBF International championship.
UBF International Championship
July 21, 2018: Defeated Diana Collado by points over ten rounds to capture the UBF International championship.
July 2, 2022: Defeated Johana Zuniga in a UBF-recognized International title defense.
April 29, 2023: Defeated Neisi Torres in a UBF-recognized International title defense.
September 10, 2023: Defeated Yenifer Rodriguez by first-round technical knockout in a UBF-recognized International title defense.
February 10, 2024: Defeated Gina Joseph by first-round technical knockout in a UBF-recognized International title defense.
These five contests are recognized by the Universal Boxing Federation as part of Vargas's International championship history.
World Championship Opportunities
On July 13, 2024, Vargas challenged undefeated Australian boxer Skye Nicolson for the WBC female featherweight world championship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Vargas was defeated by unanimous decision.
On March 20, 2026, Vargas challenged Germany's Nina Meinke for the IBF female featherweight world championship in Hamburg, Germany. The contest went the scheduled twelve rounds, with Meinke retaining her championship by unanimous decision.
These appearances established Vargas as a two-time challenger for major featherweight world championships.
Professional Achievements
- Former Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) International Champion
- Four UBF-recognized International championship defenses
- Dominican Republic Female Featherweight Champion
- WBC Female Featherweight World Title Challenger (2024)
- IBF Female Featherweight World Title Challenger (2026)
Selected Championship Bout Records
- Vargas vs. Diana Collado - July 21, 2018
- Vargas vs. Johana Zuniga - July 2, 2022
- Vargas vs. Neisi Torres - April 29, 2023
- Vargas vs. Yenifer Rodriguez - September 10, 2023
- Vargas vs. Gina Joseph - February 10, 2024