By Mark Vester

Boxing manager Frank Espinoza is very confident that his fighter Israel "Magnifico" Vazquez will win the fourth meeting with Mexican rival Rafael Marquez on May 22 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Vazquez is preparing under veteran trainer Rudy Perez. The two Mexican featherweights had three wars, with Marquez stopping Vazquez the first time, and then Vazquez returning the favor by stopping Marquez the second time. The third bloody war saw the two trade knockdowns before Vazquez won a razor-thin close decision.

"The fights between Israel and Rafael have been very tough, exciting, and hence the people have asked for another one. There will another war in this fight and Israel will win again," Espinoza told ESTO. "Rafael is an excellent fighter, a good boxer, hits hard with both hands and has a good jab."

Espinoza does not see the fourth meeting going to a decision like the trilogy fight. He predicts a knockout in favor of Vazquez.

"Of course [there will be a knockout], in favor of Israel. I feel that the public will see another great match because in the ring there will be two warriors in the ring," Espinoza said.

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