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 top 10 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 WBC and The Ring 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 WBC and The Ring 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 WBC and The Ring 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 Artyom Simonyan
On December 28, 2004 Israel Vázquez defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Artyom Simonyan. Vázquez was 27 years old with a record of 36-3, and Simonyan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Artyom Simonyan via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
6. Israel Vázquez stops Ivan Hernández
On June 10, 2006 Israel Vázquez defended his WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titles against Ivan Hernández. Vázquez was 28 years old with a record of 39-3, and Hernández was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Ivan Hernández via retirement in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
7. Israel Vázquez KOs José Luis Valbuena
On March 25, 2004 Israel Vázquez fought José Luis Valbuena for the vacant IBF super bantamweight title. Vázquez was 26 years old with a record of 35-3, and Valbuena was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped José Luis Valbuena via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Israel Vázquez KOs Oscar Larios
On April 12, 1997 Israel Vázquez faced Oscar Larios. Vázquez was 19 years old with a record of 11-1, and Larios was 20 with a record of 20-0. Vázquez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Larios was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Oscar Larios via KO in the 1st round.
9. Israel Vázquez defeats Armando Guerrero
On May 31, 2005 Israel Vázquez defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Armando Guerrero. Vázquez was 27 years old with a record of 37-3, and Guerrero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Vázquez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Israel Vázquez KOs Ever Beleno
On May 19, 2001 Israel Vázquez defended his WBC-NABF super bantamweight title against Ever Beleno. Vázquez was 23 years old with a record of 29-2, and Beleno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 9-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Ever Beleno via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.