Israel Vazquez interview

Anson Wainwright: Welcome to Boxingtribune.com Israel Vazquez: Thank you. AW: Can I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your recent victory against Jhonny Gonzalez. It was a very good fight. What are your feelings on the bout looking back? IV: Thank you very much. I’m glad you liked it. I’m very happy right now. It was a very tough fight, but I’m happy I was able to come out on top! I had to get up from the canvas two times, but I returned the favour to Jhonny. AW: It appeared that when you went down for the second time as though it was like a wake up call because you came on strong there after. Was this the case? IV: Yes, it was. I knew I was down on points and had to get something started very soon. I never gave up on myself. I have a lot of heart and worked to hard to get to this point of my career. There was no way, I was going to quit. AW: What has been your toughest fight to date? IV: My toughest fight was against Oscar Larios. In our second fight, we both threw over a thousand punches. It was also consider fight of the year. It was a war. AW: Who was your favourite fighter when you were a child? IV: I loved Julio Caesar Chavez. He was a great warrior and I really looked up to him. AW: There are lots of interesting fights out there for you now. Who would you like next? IV: I’m not too sure right now. But I wouldn’t mind fighting Rafael Marquez. He’s a good champion and a win over him would get me in the pound for pound rankings. But there is a chance that I might fight at 126lbs soon. AW: What do you make of your fellow champions & top contenders at Super Bantamweight? IV: I think they are all very good fighters. But consider myself the best in the division. Ponce De Leon, Caballero are both good fighters. AW: Finally any message for your fans? IV: I want to thank my fans for supporting me! It really means a lot to me. I hope you all enjoyed the fight. And be sure to look out for me soon! AW: Thanks Champ, keep up the good work. IV: Thank you and keep up the good work Boxing Tribune http://boxingtribune.com/index.php?go=article&id=211