Jose Zepeda wants to fight undisputed super lightweight champion Josh Taylor after he emerged victorious over on Saturday night.
The pair fought in New York as the 32-year-old American retained his WBC silver belt, and his the governing body’s number three.
Taylor has a mandatory defence on February 26 against fellow Briton Jack Catterall.
Zepeda dominated the fight and sent Vargas to the canvas in the first round with a powerful left overhand. Vargas was allowed and able to continue, but Zepeda came back strongly to force the referee’s hand.
Speaking after the fight, Zepeda was asked if he wanted to fight Taylor to face off for a belt.
"Yes, 100 percent,” he began.
I already fought his last opponent, Jose Ramirez. It would be a good fight but I'm ready for that.
"I'm 32 and in my prime, I want the WBC title.
"I want all the belts. I'm ready for it. I showed that."