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Antonio Vargas, who represented the United States in the flyweight division at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, signed a multiyear promotional contract with Top Rank on Wednesday.Vargas, a 20-year-old who resides in Ocala, Florida, will make his pro debut on a date to be determined in February, Top Rank vice president Carl Moretti told ESPN.We had a lot of offers from promoters from all over the world and we were considering several of them when Top Rank made their offer, Vargas said. Its a dream come true to be signed by Top Rank.Vargas, who is ambidextrous, was 123-7 as an amateur. He would like to fight early on as a junior bantamweight, but probably will be a bantamweight soon.My first couple of fights as a pro, if I can, I want to fight at 115 [pounds], get a little title shot, then move up to 118, Vargas said. But Im growing. I remember in the amateurs, at the Olympics, making 114 was really hard for me. But if I cant make 115, Ill fight at 118 for my first couple of fights.I like to bring the fight, Vargas said of his style. I can box -- I can be nice -- but I just love to throw punches and let the fans see a good fight. Ive been working with my trainer, Tito Ocasio, the last couple of months now, since I came back from the Olympics. Hes more of a professional-style coach. Hes trained several world champions. I decided to train with him because hes one of the best professional coaches in Florida right now.At the Olympics, Vargas lost to eventual gold-medal winner Shakhobidin Zoirov of Uzbekistan in their second-round match at 114 pounds.Antonio is an extremely gifted amateur who will flourish in the pro ranks, Moretti said. Combine that with his popularity in the Central Florida region, where Top Rank will be promoting numerous shows with our partners All-Star Boxing, [and it] should catapult Antonio quickly as an attraction.Vargas amateur accolades, besides the Olympic berth, include being named the 2015 USA Boxing Elite Male Athlete of the Year, as well as winning gold medals in 2015 at the U.S. Olympic trials, Pan American Games, National Golden Gloves and U.S. national championships. He also won gold medals in 2014 at the National Golden Gloves and Pan American Youth Championships.Im extremely happy for Antonio to have this opportunity with Top Rank, said Vargas manager, Dave McWater of Split T Management. Hes worked his whole life to be the best, and in signing with Top Rank he is now with the best. Cheap Bengals Jerseys China . Ancelotti says Ronaldo has recovered from a hamstring injury but "but he doesnt feel comfortable yet so we wont risk him." 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Here, we take a detailed look at the teenagers match-winning display as United claimed an invaluable 1-0 victory over their noisy neighbours… Rashford decides derby Marcus Rashford scored on his Manchester derby debut to down City. Who better to settle a Manchester derby than the only local lad on the pitch? With a blistering turn of pace and a cool finish beyond Joe Hart, Marcus Rashford reignited Manchester Uniteds top-four challenge and became the youngest player ever to score in a Premier League meeting between the two sides.After netting twice on his debut against Midtjylland and adding two more on his Premier League bow against Arsenal, this was Rashfords fifth goal on his eighth consecutive start for United. It was a handsome reward for Louis van Gaals unwavering faith in 18-year-old, and Citys beleaguered defenders would surely testify that this was his best display yet. No one suffered more than Martin Demichelis. The Argentine centre-back has enjoyed a long career at the top of his profession, but age didnt so much catch up with him as run him into the ground at the Etihad Stadium. Rashford targeted the 35-year-old repeatedly until he was mercifully substituted in the 52nd minute, and never was the mismatch more obvious than for the goal. Marcus Rashford finished off a flowing Man Utd move for the winning goal Sixteen minutes had passed when Juan Mata played a one-two with Morgan Schneiderlin in midfield before sliding a pass into the feet of Rashford. The striker had plenty left to do, but he effortlessly controlled the ball with his left foot before breezing away from Demichelis feeble challenge and sending a right-footed finish beyond Citys advancing goalkeeper.Direct, incisive and clinical. It was a world away from the laboured attacking that has been typically associated with United for so much of Van Gaals tenure, and it left Demichelis in a heap on the turf as Rashford wheeled away in celebration. LVG: Rashford a real striker Louis van Gaal was full of praise for Marcus Rashford after the Manchester derby. He left him for dead, noted Jamie Carragher in the Sky Sports studio. Demichelis must have been having nightmares at half-time. Former Manchester City striker Niall Quinn was equally impressed: He had no fear. As soon as it came to him, he thought: Im going to get at him, I know I can get at him, and of course he does and he puts in a brilliant finish.The goal set the tone for what was to follow. Rashford repeatedly positioned himself the left-hand channel between Demichelis and Bacary Sagna, and the tactic nearly paid off again when he drew a clumsy foul from the Argentine which should have been rewarded with a penalty in first-half stoppage time. Martin Demichelis appeared to foul Rashford in the penalty box Well over 50 per cent of Uniteds attacking play came down the flank occupied by Rashford and Anthony Martial, and the formers movement was a constant threat to a defence robbed of first-choice centre-backs Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi.Thats intelligence, said Carragher. Thats something the manager must have spoken about before the game; that he wants him in that inside-left channel. Thats where all the problems were caused. Man Utd targeted Citys right flank with Rashford and Anthony Martial Rashford didnt see as much of the ball as Manchester City pressed for an equaliser in the second half, but his pace provided a valuable outlet on the break and it was no surprise that he clocked the highest top speed on the pitch at 34.dddddddddddd41km per hour.And with Martial and Lingard on either side, United possessed the kind of youthful dynamism City sorely lacked in the final third. I think United will be encouraged from the way the young guys played in the first half, said Graeme Souness. It showed they had pace and imagination. Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness says Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal deserves credit after sticking with his young side against City Van Gaal was understandably delighted, and there was special praise for Uniteds new hero in his post-match interview with Sky Sports. Hes a real striker, he said. Thats why I let him stay in that position, because he can make goals but he is also an attacking point and he also runs the channels. I like him very much.Van Gaal could have added stamina to Rashfords growing list of attributes. The youngster pulled up with cramp when chasing down a long ball in the 86th minute, but in the sixth minute of stoppage time he still found the resources to sprint half the length of the pitch to win a corner. Even with cramp he could still run, said Van Gaal. I have never seen that.Rashford has now scored more goals in his first eight United appearances than either Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie or Martial. Van Gaal was quick to point out that his consistency will be tested in the weeks ahead, but it feels like there are