Israel Vázquez

About

Mexican boxer best known for his fights with Rafael Marquez. He became a 2-time WBC Super Bantamweight Champion.

Before Fame

He turned professional in 1995 and won each of his first 9 fights.

Trivia

He beat Rafael Marquez by knocking him out in the sixth round of what ended up being called The Ring magazine's Fight of the Year in 2007.

Family Life

He married Laura Vazquez in 2007.

Associated With

He and Irish fighter Bernard Dunne have both been champions in the Super Bantamweight division.