Thread: rip israel 'magnifico' vazquez

rest in paradise

WOW - After a short cancer diagnosis. Valhalla has a new resident, RIP Champ.

Thanks for the memories champ. RIP.

That is very sad, very young too. He was an amazing fighter and everyone talks about his contests with Marquez which were great but love him coming back from being dropped to beat Jhonny Gonzales. His great jab and big heart made me a fan.

RIP Israel 'Magnifico' Vazquez

Former world champion Vazquez dies aged 46

Former world super-bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez has died aged 46.

It was announced in November that the Mexican, who was nicknamed 'Magnifico', had been diagnosed with cancer.

Vazquez held the IBF, WBC and The Ring super-bantamweight world titles in a 49-fight career that included 44 wins and five defeats.

He had a famous rivalry with compatriot Rafael Marquez, with the pair winning two fights apiece from their four bouts between 2007 and 2010.

Vazquez retired after losing their final fight.

"Thank you Israel for so many great memories that you have given us through your actions inside the ring but most importantly outside of it," wrote WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman on social media.

"You are now eternal, rest in peace, everything will be all right."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/a...s/cvg9x88v2d4o

Always was and will forever remain a true compliment and testament to the individual heart fire and soul of the sport. So much is talked about in recent years of the Mexican greats in comparison to one another but what Rafa Marquez and Izzy Vazquez produced belongs every bit right there as well. Tremendous trilogy and a literal back to back to back in 1 year. You simply do not see that today. Gone far to soon and taken far too soon at 46 years young. Rest in peace Champion. And once again, fuck cancer!

There are loads of rounds we can show of Vazquez!

https://www.bing.com/videos/rivervie...A&&FORM=VRDGAR