Best fights of Israel Vázquez
Over 15 years as a professional, Israel Vázquez compiled a 44-5 (32) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Israel Vázquez KOs Oscar Larios in their 3rd fight
On December 3, 2005 Israel Vázquez fought Oscar Larios for the WBC super bantamweight title. It was their third meeting. Vázquez was 27 years old with a record of 38-3, and Larios was 29 with a record of 56-3-1. Vázquez was on a 6-fight winning streak and Larios was on a 17-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Oscar Larios via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
2. Israel Vázquez KOs Jhonny González
On September 16, 2006 Israel Vázquez defended his The Ring and WBC super bantamweight titles against Jhonny González. Vázquez was 28 years old with a record of 40-3, and González was 25 with a record of 33-4. Vázquez was on a 8-fight winning streak and González was on a 19-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Jhonny González via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
3. Israel Vázquez KOs Rafael Márquez in their 2nd fight
On August 4, 2007 Israel Vázquez fought Rafael Márquez for the The Ring and WBC super bantamweight titles. It was their second meeting. Vázquez was 29 years old with a record of 41-4, and Márquez was 32 with a record of 37-3. Vázquez was coming off a loss, while Márquez was on a 16-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Rafael Márquez via TKO in the 6th round. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
4. Israel Vázquez defeats Rafael Márquez in their 3rd fight
On March 1, 2008 Israel Vázquez defended his The Ring and WBC super bantamweight titles against Rafael Márquez. It was their third meeting. Vázquez was 30 years old with a record of 42-4, and Márquez was 32 with a record of 37-4. Vázquez was coming off a win, while Márquez was coming off a loss. Vázquez won via split decision. Defended the titles.
5. Israel Vázquez KOs Jorge Eliécer Julio
On May 22, 2003 Israel Vázquez faced Jorge Eliécer Julio in a super bantamweight bout. Vázquez was 25 years old with a record of 33-3, and Julio was 34 with a record of 44-4. Vázquez was coming off a win, while Julio was coming off a loss. Vázquez stopped Jorge Eliécer Julio via TKO in the 10th round.