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Israel Vázquez Castañeda (December 25, 1977 – December 3, 2024)[1] was a Mexican professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 2010. He was a three-time super bantamweight world champion, having held the IBF title from 2004 to 2005; and the WBC, The Ring titles twice from 2005 to 2008. Vázquez is best known for his series of four fights against fellow Mexican Rafael Márquez.

Professional career

In 1995, Vázquez made his professional debut in the bantamweight division at the age of 17. He stopped his first nine opponents before suffering a knock out loss himself. Fighting mainly in the U.S. and at junior featherweight, he beat 11 opponents, most notably Óscar Larios (20-0), before losing a split decision to Marcos Licona.

Vázquez scored 12 consecutive victories, and in 2002, he met Larios in a rematch for the interim WBC Super Bantamweight Title . This time, he was outboxed and stopped in the 12th round.

Vázquez rebounded with a stoppage of ex-world title holder Jorge Eliecer Julio and won the vacant IBF Junior Featherweight title against southpaw Jose Luis Valbuena in 2004.

In the first defence of his IBF title he knocked out undefeated Armenian Artyom Simonyan in the 5th round. In 2005, Vázquez opted to fight WBC champion Óscar Larios for a third time with the WBC belt on the line instead of defending his IBF belt. He won the rubber match by technical knockout in the third round — after the fight was stopped due to a large cut over Larios's left eye, thus becoming The Ring and Lineal Junior Featherweight champion and ending Lario's streak of nine consecutive title fight victories.[2]

On June 10, 2006, Vázquez defeated former champion Ivan Hernández (23-1-1). Vázquez defeated the WBO Bantamweight champion Jhonny González on September 16, 2006 in a bout where Vázquez was knocked down twice before coming back to win the match by 10th round TKO.

Vázquez vs. Márquez

Template:Main article In his next bout, on March 3, 2007, Vázquez lost his title to the number one ranked Bantamweight Rafael Márquez. Although Vazquez scored a knockdown in the third round, he retired on his stool at the end of round seven because of breathing problems arising from a broken nose. In a rematch on August 4, 2007, Vásquez regained his title. Despite suffering cuts over both eyes, he scored a knockout against Márquez in the sixth round in a fight that was named Ring Magazine's fight of the year for 2007. The third round of this fight was also named Ring Magazine round of the year.

He fought Marquez for the third time on March 1, 2008, rising from a fourth round knockdown to prevail by split decision in another great fight. Márquez was docked one point for low blows in round ten and received an eight count in the final seconds of round twelve. The fight was named 2008's Fight of the Year by The Ring Magazine and the fourth round was named Ring Magazine round of the year. The Vázquez vs Márquez rivalry has been widely heralded as one of the best boxing rivalries in recent years.[3][4]

On December 18, 2008, Vázquez was stripped of his WBC Super Bantamweight Championship[5] after not defending the title for a certain period of time due to a detached retina he had suffered during his third fight with Márquez. Japanese fighter Toshiaki Nishioka's WBC Interim title was promoted to actual championship status after his victory over Genaro Garcia. After undergoing three surgeries, Vázquez was medically cleared to resume training on May 15, 2009.[6]

Vázquez fought Marquez for a fourth time on May 22, 2010. The bout took place in the Featherweight division and was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, United States.[7] The match was appropriately titled "Once and Four All" and carried live by Showtime. Marquez scored a third round TKO victory over Vázquez to even their series at two wins each.[8][9] Afterwards, Marquez stated: "The fifth one could be a possibility if the fans vote for it. That is what I live for. Israel Vázquez is a great fighter." However, it was felt by some observers that the much faded Vázquez should retire. Frank Espinoza, Vázquez's longtime handler, stated that his "career is over".[10] The fourth installment of the Vázquez-Marquez rivalry was the last fight of Vázquez' career.

Personal life and death

In October 2024 Vazquez was diagnosed with stage 4 sarcoma; he died from cancer in Los Angeles on December 3, 2024, at the age of 46.[1][11]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
49 Loss 44–5 Rafael Márquez KO 3 (12), 1:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 22, 2010 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC Silver featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 44–4 Angel Antonio Priolo KO 9 (10), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 10, 2009 Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 43–4 Rafael Márquez SD 12 Mar 1, 2008 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 42–4 Rafael Márquez TKO 6 (12), 1:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 4, 2007 Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 41–4 Rafael Márquez RTD 7 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 3, 2007 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 41–3 Jhonny González TKO 10 (12), 2:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 16, 2006 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 40–3 Ivan Hernández RTD 4 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 10, 2006 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 39–3 Óscar Larios TKO 3 (12), 2:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 3, 2005 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC and vacant The Ring super bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 38–3 Armando Guerrero UD 12 May 31, 2005 Ho-Chunk Sports and Expo Center, Lynwood, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 37–3 Artyom Simonyan TKO 5 (12), 0:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 28, 2004 Sycuan Casino, El Cajon, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 36–3 José Luis Valbuena TKO 12 (12), 0:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 25, 2004 Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 35–3 Trinidad Mendoza TKO 7 (10), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 19, 2003 Centennial Garden, Bakersfield, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–3 Jorge Eliécer Julio TKO 10 (10), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 22, 2003 SBC Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–3 Justo Almazan UD 8 Sep 26, 2002 Holiday Inn Express, National City, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 32–3 Óscar Larios TKO 12 (12), 1:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 17, 2002 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC interim super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 32–2 Osvaldo Guerrero UD 10 Feb 22, 2002 Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 31–2 Felipe Ramirez KO 5 (8), 0:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 25, 2001 Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 30–2 Ever Beleno KO 2 (12), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 19, 2001 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 29–2 Don Don Concepcion TKO 3 (12), 1:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 7, 2001 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NABF super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 28–2 Eddy Saenz KO 2 (10), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 27, 2000 Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 27–2 Javier Varguez KO 3 (10), 1:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 17, 2000 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 26–2 Amador Vasquez TKO 2 (10), 1:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 29, 2000 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 25–2 Eddy Saenz KO 3 (12) May 6, 2000 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBA Continental super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–2 Héctor Velázquez SD 10 Feb 4, 2000 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 23–2 Edel Ruiz UD 8 Jan 7, 2000 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 22–2 Adarryl Johnson MD 6 Oct 3, 1999 Lady Luck Rhythm & Blues, Lula, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21–2 Nelson Ramon Medina KO 7 (10), 1:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 9, 1999 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Loss 20–2 Marcos Licona SD 12 Mar 27, 1999 Tropicana Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBO–NABO super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Agustin Lorenzo TKO 8 (10) Nov 30, 1998 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Frank Lizarraga UD 6 Oct 22, 1998 Scottish Rite Center, San Diego, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Juan Manuel Chavez UD 10 Aug 10, 1998 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Oscar Javier Garcia TKO 4 Jun 8, 1998 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Antonio Ramirez UD 6 Mar 15, 1998 Sycuan Casino, El Cajon, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Saul Briseno TD 8 Feb 21, 1998 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–1 Enrique Angeles TKO 9 Aug 30, 1997 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–1 Marcello Nava TKO 4 Jun 14, 1997 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 12–1 Óscar Larios KO 1 (10) Apr 12, 1997 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–1 Erik Lopez TKO 3 Mar 29, 1997 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–1 Abraham Barrientos TKO 5 Nov 30, 1996 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Loss 9–1 Ulises Flores TKO 1 Oct 5, 1996 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Saul Briseno TKO 3 Sep 7, 1996 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Enrique Martinez TKO 1 May 3, 1996 Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Joel Nolasco KO 2 Apr 19, 1996 Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Cecilio Marino Jimenez KO 7 Mar 8, 1996 Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Alejandro Pantaleon KO 3 Feb 16, 1996 Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Raul Gonzales DQ 4 Sep 6, 1995 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gonzales disqualified for an intentional headbuttScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Jesus Romero TKO 1 Jun 21, 1995 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Sergio Lopez KO 1 Apr 19, 1995 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Eduardo Rosas TKO 1 (4) Mar 29, 1995 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Professional debutScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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