One of the greatest rivalries in the history of boxing ended at two victories apiece after Rafael Marquez (39-5, 35 KOs) of Mexico City decisively stopped a bloodied Israel “El Magnifico” Vazquez (44-5, 33 KOs) of Huntington Park, Calif., by way of Mexico City, at 1:33 in the third round …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Vazquez, Mares Give Fight Fans Free Autograph Session
Three-time World Champion Israel Vazquez and top-rated contender Abner Mares served up a heapful of smiles and more during a free public autograph session at the famous Tacos Tombras A Tacos inside the Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles on Monday. In an eagerly awaited matchup, Vazquez will meet …
Read More »Showtime Announces Vazquez vs. Marquez IV, Trilogy Documentary Schedule
In anticipation of Israel Vazquez vs. Rafael Marquez IV: Once And Four All, Showtime will re-air each of the duo’s three epic bouts in their entirety as well as an updated version of Vazquez-Marquez:The Trilogy all week leading up to the live event on Saturday, May 22. It all begins …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Vazquez vs. Marquez IV, Perez vs. Mares
Three-time World Champion Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez two-division World Champion Rafael Marquez, undefeated IBF Bantamweight Champion Yonnhy Perez and unbeaten top-rated contender Abner Mares participated in a media conference call to discuss their upcoming fights on Saturday, May 22 at Staples Center on Showtime Championship Boxing live at 9 P.M. ET/PT, …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Israel Vazquez Hits The Track At Santa Anita Park
Israel Vazquez, the former two-time world super bantamweight champion, presented the trophy for the $100,000 San Simeon Handicap, visited with the starting gate crew and stopped by the jockeys’ room to meet Rafael Bejarano, who led Santa Anita’s jockey standings for the third straight year, and have some fun on …
Read More »Women’s Boxing Champ Carina Moreno Gets WBC Award
Women’s boxing champion, Carina “La Reina” Moreno, received a special award from the WBC at their WBC Cares Christmas Toy Drive event ,which took place this past Sunday in Los Angeles.
Read More »Boxing Weights: Israel Vazquez vs. Angel Priolo
Golden Boy Promotions presents the return of ex-super bantam world champion Israel Vazquez, who meets Angel Priolo at featherweight tonight at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Featherweights, 10 rounds Israel Vazquez: 125.75 lb Angel Priolo: 124.75 lb
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Israel Vazquez vs. Angel Priolo
© Carlos Delgado / Hoganphotos Two-time Junior Featherweight World Champion Israel Vazquez will take on perennial contender Angel Priolo in a ten round featherweight fight on Saturday, October 10 at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
Read More »Former Boxing Champion Israel Vazquez Dazzles Media During Workout
Two-time Junior Featherweight World Champion Israel Vazquez will take on perennial contender Angel Priolo in a ten round featherweight fight on Saturday, October 10 at The Nokia Theatre at L.A Live in Los Angeles, CA. Yesterday, Vasquez held an workout where he stunned members of the media in attendance with …
Read More »Golden Boy Boxing: Vasquez vs. Priolo Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets are on sale now for the much anticipated return of Mexican superstar and former world champion Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez, who will take on Angel Priolo on Saturday, October 10 at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. Two-time junior featherweight world champion Israel Vazquez (43-4, 31 KOs) of …
Read More »Brian Peters Boxing: Dunne vs. Vasquez At Featherweight?
WBA Super Bantamweight Champ Bernard Dunne will start targeting some of the biggest names in the sport should he come through the first defence of his World title at The O2, Dublin on the next Hunky Dorys Fight Night. The Dubliner returns to the scene of his dramatic title win …
Read More »Israel Vasquez Gets Boxing Writers Of America Award
Three-time world champion Israel Vazquez will jet to New York City this week where he will be honored on Friday night, June 12th, by the Boxing Writers Association of America for his role in the ‘2008 Fight of the Year’ at their annual awards dinner. The honor is being bestowed …
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