He did honour to everyone who's ever loved it or lived it. Thanks, Israel. Go hug your kids and parents. You never know when you can't anymore.
That is beyond heart breaking. Honestly, very difficult to digest. Rest in Peace champ, you will never be forgotten.
One of the most exciting fighters I have ever seen. I think he has a very good shot at the hall of fame this year. Rafael Marquez made it recently and it only makes sense for Israel to be in as well.
Decided to watch Vasquez vs Marquez 3 again in honour of Vasquez. Israel Vasquez vs Rafael Marquez 3 1 Marquez 2 Marquez close round 3 Marquez 4 Marquez 10-8 knockdown 5 Vasquez 6 Vasquez 7 Vasquez good finish by Marquez but not enough for me. 8 Vasquez 9 Marquez 10 9-9 I thought Marquez won the round but he gets point deducted. 11 Vasquez 12 Vasquez 10-8 knockdown 113-112 Vasquez I decided to watch this great fight again with the recent passing of Vasquez for me this fight is so much better than Gatti vs Ward highly quality action all the way between two great fighters. I thought Marquez did well in the first 4 rounds boxing well at range but as soon as he knocked down Vasquez in the 4th round that seemed to awaken to beast in Vasquez. Who started pressuring Marquez alot better in the 2nd half of the fight and i thought Vasquez had mostly the better of it in the 2nd half with his effective aggression. As for my scoring there's a few swing rounds the 2nd was close so was the 7th round they're definitely swing rounds IMO. The point deduction was also huge as i had Marquez winning that round but the point deduction made it an even round, i can't blame the referee as he did warn Marquez earlier in the fight that the next low blow would be a point deduction. Overall this fight still holds up as one of the best fights of all time i would've had it a draw but the point deduction made a difference on my scorecard. Also again RIP to Vasquez.
I couldn't agree more ....they put on some wars but with world class skills at the same time. Ain't no tough man contest here lol...R.I.P. champ
Very sad knews. He was a courageous warrior. He died so young, but he lived his dream and accomplished so much as a boxer. May he rest in peace and may God be near to his family to give them strength and comfort during their time of grief.