Looks like Israel Vazquez is moving up to 126

[Violent Demise]

I think before people say him and Marquez are finished fighters we should wait to see what the result is, My inclination is to believe Vazquez should be a similar fighter, we didn't see Morales or Barrera fall apart from their wars, or Gatti-Ward. I think/hope they will be in top form, that way Rigondeaux will look all that much more impressive , or Juan Manuel Lopez, or Gamboa.

That being said if Marquez and Vazquez beat all them, then all the credit to Vazquez and Marquez.

thinks you're pushin that a bit too much, the dude hasn't even made his pro debut

I guess we will see tonight. I just can't see how Rigondeaux won't be spectacular as a pro, he has always foughten like one as an amateur.

I gave him a C for that effort against a fighter who didn't want to fight

[Taeth]

I haven't seen it yet, he is generally a defensive minded fighter, but like Roy Jones Jr he has really good power when he wants to in that cross.

[XaduBoxer]

Actually Vazquez is lagging behind... Tonight Rafa will fight at 126... Caballero is slated to fight Yuriorkis next at 126... Everybody at 122 is going to 126... Even 122 prospect Bernabe Concepcion will finally get his shot on 126 champ Steven Luevano...
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[Taeth]

thinks you're pushin that a bit too much, the dude hasn't even made his pro debut

I guess we will see tonight. I just can't see how Rigondeaux won't be spectacular as a pro, he has always foughten like one as an amateur.

I gave him a C for that effort against a fighter who didn't want to fight

The guy didn't land an honest punch in 2 rounds, I think thats pretty impressive, Rigondeaux didn't look good because the guy didn't even test him. Every solid punch hurt the guy, and Rigondeaux at 28 showed he still has plenty of life left. I honestly don't think he was able to showcase his skills because he is a true counter puncher, I think he wanted to be safe, and pick his punches, which he did.

[CutMeMick]

I think before people say him and Marquez are finished fighters we should wait to see what the result is, My inclination is to believe Vazquez should be a similar fighter, we didn't see Morales or Barrera fall apart from their wars, or Gatti-Ward.

Gatti and Ward pretty much took out what was left of eachother.
Yes Gatti went on to win some fights but he was never the same.
Ward retired after the trilogy.

As for Erik and MAB.
I don't recall either one of them looking like this after anyone of those fights.





Vazquez wins split decision over Marquez in classic rubber match. | Fightwireimages.com

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Vazquez wins split decision over Marquez in classic rubber match. | Fightwireimages.com

[Taeth]

I think before people say him and Marquez are finished fighters we should wait to see what the result is, My inclination is to believe Vazquez should be a similar fighter, we didn't see Morales or Barrera fall apart from their wars, or Gatti-Ward.

Gatti and Ward pretty much took out what was left of eachother.
Yes Gatti went on to win some fights but he was never the same.
Ward retired after the trilogy.

As for Erik and MAB.
I don't recall either one of them looking like this after anyone of those fights.





Vazquez wins split decision over Marquez in classic rubber match. | Fightwireimages.com

Vazquez wins rematch over Marquez for WBC superbantam title. | Fightwireimages.com

Vazquez wins split decision over Marquez in classic rubber match. | Fightwireimages.com

Doesn't mean they didn't beat eachother up, and I still say Gatti was better after the Ward fights when he learned to box... sort of.

[XaduBoxer]

I think before people say him and Marquez are finished fighters we should wait to see what the result is, My inclination is to believe Vazquez should be a similar fighter, we didn't see Morales or Barrera fall apart from their wars, or Gatti-Ward.

Gatti and Ward pretty much took out what was left of eachother.
Yes Gatti went on to win some fights but he was never the same.
Ward retired after the trilogy.

As for Erik and MAB.
I don't recall either one of them looking like this after anyone of those fights.

Another big difference for Erik-MAB as against Izzy-Rafa is, they did their rematch fights with about 2 years gaps and not immediate rematches... Erik and MAB had enough time to recuperate from those brutal encounters unlike Izzy and Rafa who engaged 3 brutal wars in succession then sadly the price could be the sudden fall of their respective boxing career... I hope I'm wrong...
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