Rafael Márquez (boxer)
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Rafael Márquez Méndez (born 25 March 1975) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 2013. He is a two-time world champion in two weight classes, having held the IBF bantamweight title from 2003 to 2007; and the WBC, and Ring magazine super bantamweight titles in 2007. He also held the IBO bantamweight title from 2005 to 2007, and challenged once for WBO featherweight title in 2011. Márquez was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2023.[1]
Márquez was known for his formidable knockout power and relentless pressure fighting style. His older brother Juan Manuel Márquez is also a former professional boxer and multiple-time world champion.
Professional career
Márquez began his professional boxing career with an eighth-round knockout loss to former WBC Bantamweight champion Victor Rabanales.[2]
He gained recognition by defeating two division world champion and future hall of fame member Mark Johnson (40-1-0) by a split decision. In a rematch, Márquez knocked out Johnson in the eighth round in an IBF bantamweight title eliminator bout.
Bantamweight
On February 15, 2003, he came from behind to knock out Tim Austin (25-0-1) to claim the IBF Bantamweight title, in what was considered to be a big upset.[2] Austin had been undefeated in 10 title fights until that loss. Márquez went on to successfully defend his title seven times. His notable title defenses were two victories over former light flyweight champion Mauricio Pastrana, a decision win over Ricardo Vargas and two knockout victories over former as well as future IBO Bantamweight champion Silence Mabuza, whom he defeated for the second time on August 5, 2006 in his final defense.[2]
Super Bantamweight
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Márquez was ranked number three in The Ring magazine's pound-for-pound rankings.[3] and ranked as the Ring Magazine's number one Bantamweight boxer. He later became the top ranked boxer in the Super Bantamweight division before his loss to Vázquez.
Featherweight
Márquez was inactive for over a year as he recuperated from the trilogy with Vázquez. On May 23, 2009, he returned to the ring by scoring a 3rd-round TKO over José Francisco Mendoza (21-2-2) in the featherweight division.
In the first week of May 2010, Márquez announced his 4th and final match with Israel Vásquez.[4] After three epic battles, Vázquez and Márquez fought for a fourth time on May 22, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The bout was appropriately titled "Once and Four All" and carried live by Showtime. Márquez scored a third-round TKO victory over Vázquez to even their series at two wins each.[5][6] Afterwards, Márquez stated; "The fifth one could be a possibility if the fans vote for it. That is what I live for. Israel Vásquez is a great fighter."[7]
In his next fight, he was scheduled to challenge undefeated WBO Featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez on September 18, 2010, however, the fight had to be postponed by several weeks when Márquez suffered a thumb injury which prevented him from training. Márquez would ultimately lose the bout by 8th-round TKO after he was unable to continue due to a shoulder injury. After the fight, Márquez said that he had chosen to proceed with the bout despite a right shoulder injury suffered before the contest because he did not wish to cause a second delay. According to Márquez, he re-aggravated that injury in the third round during a flurry of punches. He also expressed his eagerness to face Lopez in a rematch.[8] It was later revealed that Márquez had suffered a hairline fracture in his right shoulder blade during the fight and would require 6 months to recover from the injury.[9]
Return to Super Bantamweight
On 16 July 2011, Márquez made his comeback in Cancún on the same card as his brother, Juan Manuel, against Eduardo Becerril. Both fights were tune-ups and the younger Márquez brother comfortably dealt with his opponent, knocking him down once on the way to a 6th-round TKO.
Márquez fought against WBC Super Bantamweight champion Toshiaki Nishioka on 1 October at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Marquez lost by unanimous decision.
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Loss | 41–9 | Efrain Esquivias | KO | 9 (12), 0:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 7, 2013 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Loss | 41–8 | Cristian Mijares | TKO | 9 (12), 1:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 27, 2012 | Mexico City Arena, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Win | 41–7 | Eric Aiken | KO | 1 (10), 2:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 5, 2012 | Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 47 | Loss | 40–7 | Toshiaki Nishioka | UD | 12 | Oct 1, 2011 | MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 46 | Win | 40–6 | Eduardo Becerril | RTD | 6 (10), 0:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 16, 2011 | Plaza de Toros, Cancún, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Loss | 39–6 | Juan Manuel López | RTD | 8 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 6, 2010 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBO featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 44 | Win | 39–5 | Israel Vázquez | 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". | Won vacant WBC Silver featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 43 | Win | 38–5 | Jose Francisco Mendoza | TKO | 3 (10), 2:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 23, 2009 | Monterrey Arena, Monterrey, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Loss | 37–5 | Israel Vázquez | SD | 12 | Mar 1, 2008 | Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 41 | Loss | 37–4 | Israel Vázquez | 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". | Lost WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 40 | Win | 37–3 | Israel Vázquez | 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". | Won WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 39 | Win | 36–3 | Silence Mabuza | RTD | 9 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 5, 2006 | MontBleu, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF and IBO bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Win | 35–3 | Silence Mabuza | TKO | 4 (12), 2:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 5, 2005 | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF bantamweight title; Won IBO bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 37 | Win | 34–3 | Ricardo Vargas | UD | 12 | May 28, 2005 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Win | 33–3 | Mauricio Pastrana | TKO | 8 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 27, 2004 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Win | 32–3 | Heriberto Ruiz | KO | 3 (12), 2:11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 31, 2004 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Win | 31–3 | Peter Frissina | TKO | 2 (12), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 31, 2004 | Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 33 | Win | 30–3 | Mauricio Pastrana | UD | 12 | Oct 4, 2003 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 32 | Win | 29–3 | Tim Austin | TKO | 8 (12), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 15, 2003 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won IBF bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 31 | Win | 28–3 | Jorge Otero | RTD | 6 (10), 0:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 12, 2002 | La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 27–3 | Mark Johnson | TKO | 8 (12), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 23, 2002 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant USBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 29 | Win | 26–3 | Mark Johnson | SD | 10 | Oct 6, 2001 | Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Win | 25–3 | Gerardo Espinoza | TKO | 4 (12) | Jul 6, 2001 | Jai Alai Frontón Palacios, Tijuana, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant WBA Fedecentro bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 27 | Win | 24–3 | Miguel Ochoa | TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 1, 2001 | Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 23–3 | Jovy Chan | KO | 3 (8), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 1, 2001 | Peppermill, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 22–3 | Aquiles Guzman | RTD | 7 (12), 0:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 16, 2000 | Forum Bicentenario, Maracay, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant WBA Fedelatin bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 24 | Loss | 21–3 | Genaro Garcia | KO | 2 (10), 1:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 12, 2000 | Regency Hotel, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | Tomas Rivera | KO | 2 (10), 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 20, 2000 | Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | Arturo Estrada | TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 23, 2000 | Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | Ricardo Barrera | TKO | 1 (10) | Apr 14, 2000 | Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | Adrian Cristian Ochoa | TKO | 4 (10), 0:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 23, 1999 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Angel Almena | KO | 1 (10), 2:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 10, 1999 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Jose Guadalupe Gastelum | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 8, 1999 | Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Ricardo Barrera | KO | 1 | Oct 24, 1998 | Tropicana, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Dario Diaz | TKO | 2 | Aug 22, 1998 | Tropicana, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 13–2 | Ivan Salazar | KO | 3 (8), 1:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 20, 1998 | Tropicana, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Loss | 12–2 | Francisco Mateos | TKO | 3 (10) | May 2, 1998 | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Beldevear Meza | KO | 3 | Apr 6, 1998 | Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Jose Felipe Garcia | TKO | 1 | Mar 4, 1998 | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Julian Mujica | TKO | 1 | Jan 24, 1998 | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Evaristo Primero | TKO | 4 (6), 1:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 22, 1997 | Tropicana Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Jose Guillermo Sanchez | TKO | 3 (4) | Sep 27, 1997 | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Gabriel Tinajero | KO | 2 (6) | Jul 14, 1997 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Juan Mendoza | UD | 6 | Apr 21, 1997 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Oscar Zamora | KO | 2 | Dec 9, 1996 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Robert Enriquez | KO | 4 | Oct 28, 1996 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Mucio Castillo | TKO | 1 | May 15, 1996 | Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Sergio Lopez | TKO | 2 | Mar 27, 1996 | Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 1–1 | Jose Godinez | TKO | 2 | Mar 3, 1996 | Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Victor Rabanales | KO | 8 | Sep 14, 1995 | Campeche City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Professional debutScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Outside the ring
He was involved in a car accident in Cuernavaca, Mexico. He was on his way to the airport in Mexico City to go to New York to receive the award for fight of the year, where he fought Israel Vázquez.[10]
He made his appearance on Fight Night Round 2 launched in 2005.
He is Juan Manuel Marquez's brother; he also has a sister named Carmela. Their dad is a former professional boxer.
See also
- List of super bantamweight boxing champions
- List of featherweight boxing champions
- List of WBC world champions
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of notable boxing families
- Márquez–Vázquez rivalry
References
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- ↑ a b c BoxRec.com editors. "Rafael Marquez." BoxRec.com. URL accessed 5 July 2006.
- ↑ The Ring editors. The Ring Ratings. Template:Webarchive 3 July 2006 The Ring URL accessed 5 July 2006.
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