SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - Former world champions Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. and Rafael Marquez, went face to face at a press conference for their August 4 clash called “The War, Puerto Rico vs Mexico” at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. A PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) presentation, in association with All Star Boxing, Top Rank and Promociones Zanfer, to be televised on Pay Per View.
By Jake Donovan - A recent announcement from PR Best Boxing Promotions confirmed a previous breaking news report from Boxingscene, that former champions Wilfredo Vazquez Jr and Rafael Marquez will meet August 4 at Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The bout – which headlines an independent pay-per-view telecast – figures to be the latest entry in the rich tradition of memorable in-ring wars between Puerto Rico and Mexico. “It’s all set,” promoter Peter Rivera confirmed in a statement. “On August 4 in Puerto Rico, Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. and Rafael Marquez will face for the WBO International title in Puerto Rico in another “war” between Puerto Rico and Mexico.”
A battle of former champions is going to take place on August 4th at the Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez in Bayamon, as former multi-division champion Rafael Marquez (41-7, 37 KOs) will face ex-WBO super bantamweight beltholder Wilfredo ‘Papito’ Vazquez (21-2-1, 18 KOs). Vazquez was informed of the date by his promoter Tutico Zabala of All Star Promotions.
According to sources in Zanfer Promotions, former champion Rafael Marquez (41-7, 37KOs) is being positioned to return on July 14th at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. One potential opponent being discussed is former champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (21-2-1, 18KOs) of Puerto Rico. Rafael's older brother, Juan Manuel Marquez, will defend his WBO interim-junior welterweight title in the main event. Juan Manuel will possibly face former lightweight king Brandon Rios.