Best of Rafael Márquez: Top 10 Fights
Rafael Márquez had 50 fights with 37 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Israel Vázquez, Silence Mabuza, Heriberto Ruiz, Peter Frissina, and Juan Manuel López. The following are Márquez' top 10 fights.
Rafael Márquez defeats Israel Vázquez
On Rafael Márquez defeated fellow Mexican boxer Israel Vázquez via 7th round RTD. Márquez was 31 years old with a record of 37-3 (33 KOs). Vázquez was 29 years old with a record of 41-3 (30 KOs). Márquez won the WBC and Ring Magazine super-bantamweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Márquez' fights.
Rafael Márquez defeats Israel Vázquez in their 4th fight
On Rafael Márquez defeated fellow Mexican boxer Israel Vázquez in their 4th fight via 3rd round KO. Márquez was 35 years old with a record of 39-5 (35 KOs). Vázquez was 32 years old with a record of 44-4 (32 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Márquez' career.
Rafael Márquez defeats Silence Mabuza
On Rafael Márquez defeated Silence Mabuza in the rematch via 9th round RTD. Márquez was 31 years old with a record of 36-3 (32 KOs). Márquez successfully defended his IBF bantamweight title.
Rafael Márquez loses to Israel Vázquez in their 3rd fight
On Rafael Márquez lost to fellow Mexican boxer Israel Vázquez in their 3rd fight via 12 round split decision. Márquez was 32 years old with a record of 37-5 (33 KOs). Vázquez was 30 years old with a record of 42-4 (31 KOs). Despite the loss, Márquez put on a good fight.
Rafael Márquez defeats Silence Mabuza
On Rafael Márquez defeated Silence Mabuza via 4th round TKO. Márquez was 30 years old with a record of 35-3 (31 KOs). Márquez successfully defended his IBF bantamweight title.
Rafael Márquez defeats Heriberto Ruiz
On Rafael Márquez defeated Heriberto Ruiz via 3rd round KO. Márquez was 29 years old with a record of 32-3 (29 KOs). Márquez successfully defended his IBF bantamweight title.
Rafael Márquez defeats Peter Frissina
On Rafael Márquez defeated Peter Frissina via 2nd round TKO. Márquez was 28 years old with a record of 31-3 (28 KOs). Márquez successfully defended his IBF bantamweight title.
Rafael Márquez loses to Juan Manuel López
On Rafael Márquez lost to Puerto Rican boxer Juan Manuel López via 8th round RTD. Márquez was 35 years old with a record of 39-6 (35 KOs). López was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 29-0 (26 KOs). Despite the loss, Márquez put on a good fight till it lasted.
Rafael Márquez loses to Toshiaki Nishioka
On Rafael Márquez lost to Japanese boxer Toshiaki Nishioka via 12 round unanimous decision. Márquez was 36 years old with a record of 40-7 (36 KOs). Nishioka was 35 years old with a record of 38-4-3 (24 KOs). Despite the loss, Márquez put on a good fight.
Rafael Márquez defeats Mark Johnson in their 2nd fight
On Rafael Márquez defeated American boxer Mark Johnson in the rematch via 8th round TKO. Márquez was 26 years old with a record of 27-3 (25 KOs). Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 40-2 (27 KOs).