Best fights of Rafael Márquez
Over 18 years as a professional, Rafael Márquez has compiled a 41-9 (37) record, including 17 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Rafael Márquez KOs Israel Vázquez in their 4th fight
On May 22, 2010 Rafael Márquez fought Israel Vázquez for the vacant WBC Silver featherweight title. It was their fourth meeting. Márquez was 35 years old with a record of 38-5, and Vázquez was 32 with a record of 44-4. Márquez was coming off a win and Vázquez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Márquez stopped Israel Vázquez via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Rafael Márquez stops Israel Vázquez
On March 3, 2007 Rafael Márquez fought Israel Vázquez for the The Ring and WBC super bantamweight titles. Márquez was 31 years old with a record of 36-3, and Vázquez was 29 with a record of 41-3. Márquez was on a 15-fight winning streak and Vázquez was on a 9-fight winning streak. Márquez stopped Israel Vázquez via retirement in the 7th round. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
3. Rafael Márquez KOs Mark Johnson in their 2nd fight
On February 23, 2002 Rafael Márquez fought Mark Johnson for the vacant USBA bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Márquez was 26 years old with a record of 26-3, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 40-2. Márquez was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Johnson was coming off a loss. Márquez stopped Mark Johnson via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.