On Saturday, October 10, the much anticipated return of Mexican superstar and former world champion Israel "Magnifico" Vazquez, will finally occur as he takes on Angel Priolo at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

"Boxing fans have waited a long time to see Israel Vazquez back in action and we're excited to have him headlining here in front of his hometown fans in Los Angeles," said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. More...

Amidst inaccurate internet reports, boxing superstar Israel “El Magnifico” Vazquez will not be fighting April 23 against Rolly “Matsushita” Lunas.

Said Vazquez’s manager Frank Espinoza, “I saw the report and I can say this fight is absolutely not happening. More...

2008 was a tumultuous year for the sweet science with a lot of big fights, big triumphs and big let downs.

Some of the boxers who won truly big fights in our recently departed year include Manny Pacquiao, Wladimir Klitschko, Vitali Klitschko, Joe Calzaghe, Chad Dawson, Ricky Hatton, Paul Williams, Tomasz Adamek, Carl Froch, Vernon Forrest, David Haye, Arthur Abraham, Vic Darchinyan, Daniel Santos, Antonio Margarito, Timothy Bradley, Nate Campbell, Israel Vasquez and Celestino Caballero.

Which three fighters do you think did the best job in 2008?

Send in a list of your top three to bonecrusher@fastmail.fm and we'll announce the results one week from today.

Showtime celebrated the historical Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez trilogy by honoring the legendary warriors with a special presentation at a media luncheon Wednesday at Tamayo Restaurant in Los Angeles. Media were invited to share their thoughts with America’s No. 1 Boxing Network as it filmed a special Vazquez-Marquez documentary.

Vazquez-Marquez: The Trilogy is a two-hour documentary that takes viewers inside this incredible rivalry; a rivalry rooted in Mexican pride, fueled by warrior-like determination and cultivated by mutual respect for one another - a true rarity in sport. The in-depth documentary breaks down each of the three fights with opinions and analysis from the fighters, their managers and trainers, reporters and industry experts. More...

Sycuan Ringside Promotions of San Diego honored one of the greatest, most talented pound-for-pound and exciting fighters in the world, Israel Vazquez, at a victory celebration dinner at the Historic U.S. Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego on Wednesday for his legendary, instant-classic victories over arch rival Rafael Marquez.

Vazquez, who is promoted by Sycuan and managed by Frank Espinoza, successfully defended his world 122-crown by rallying dramatically to outpoint Marquez on Saturday, March 1, 2008, in the rubber match of an epic, memorable series. More...

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Sycuan Ringside Promotions and Frank Espinoza’s High-Flying Boxing Club honored one of the greatest, most talented pound-for-pound and exciting fighters in the world, Israel Vazquez, at a victory celebration luncheon Wednesday at La Huasteca Restaurant in Lynwood, CA for his legendary, instant-classic victories over arch rival Rafael Marquez. More...