By Mark Vester

According to reports in Mexico, former champion Israel Vazquez will finally make his long awaited return to the ring on October 10 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California on October 10. No opponent has been named and Vazquez is expected to debut in the featherweight division. Vazquez has been out of the ring since last March's win over Rafael Marquez. He suffered an injury to his right eye that required months of rehab and several surgeries.

"I am very pleased about my return to the ring and even more so that it will be here in Los Angeles where I've spent a great part of my career. I've always had confidence in fighting again.  My fans, at last they will see me in a ring again, and as usual, I will give them a great fight," Vazquez told ESTO.

"First I have to give thanks to God for the opportunity to continue in my sport, to the doctors that helped me me, and to my manager Frank [Espinoza]."

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