said “Israel Vasquez, one of our great warriors has left us at just 46. His 4 fights with Rafael Marquez are a thing of legend for both combatants. RIP Israel Vasquez. A great warrior,” Rick ...

He stopped fighting in May 2010 after the fourth fight against Marquez, who won by a knockout. Vázquez won the vacant IBF super bantmanweight title in 2004 against Jose Luis Valbuena and ...

Inextricably linked to fellow Mexican star Rafael Marquez with whom he shared an epic trilogy of fights, Vazquez emerged 2-1 up over his friendly nemesis. Amazingly, all three bouts were contested ...