I just bought my tix for the rubber match (was at the first). It was hard to find a boxing guy who was picking Izzy in either of the first two fights but I think it may be the other way around this time.
If Vasquez's face holds up then I think Raffy is gonna have a tough time. Marquez is going to have to resort to being a true boxer puncher in this fight and try to avoid the almost avoidable hardcore brawl.
Marquez is a monster puncher but he is not as strong as Vasquez and his beard does not allow him to take the punishment that Izzy can take.
Raffy has got to box, Izzy has got to slug-who would have thought-who do you like.
i think Marquez will use his skills to win this fight ,i got Marquez for 10k anyone wanna bet>
I'll take your bet, I'm picking Vazquez again because I think he can absorb the most punishment and these fights are a test of that exactly, I wouldn't rule out Marquez but I favor Izzy and have since the first time they fought. 10k it is.
I'm picking Vasquez as well. I think he's too strong mentally and physically for Marquez to handle over 12 rounds. Every time Vasquez fights he fully expects to get his nose busted and his eyes torn up. That kind of warrior mentality is tough to beat unless the opponent just has overwhelming power. Marquez has demonstrated that he can sting anyone, but I don't see him KOing Vasquez. The dude is just too determined. Like many others have already suggested, if Marquez wins it will be because he put on the best boxing show of his career. I can see him starting well, but he just won't box like he has to for the full twelve. Vazquez TKO10 Marquez (not really necessary to mention that it will be FOTY stuff).
Im rooting for Marquez but frankly this is up in the air. Vasquez' chin is fucking granite. Marquez needs to do the same thing he did in Round 1 of their first bout for the entire fight.
I picked Izzy both times last time and I'm picking him again.
Same here... I was going for him the 1st 2 fights and im going for him agian... Vasquez TKO mid rounds.
Like what's been mentioned Rafa is going to have to box a little more and not get into as many brawls with Vasquez because he usually comes out on top on those exchanges. Vasquez in both fights has found a way to land his good left hook especially in the second fight where he landed it many times. If Marquez can stay away from that punch more he could win, but if Vasquez lands it consistently again he's gonna win again.
Theres nothing better then going to a big fight live for a boxing fanatic, I'ma go with Marquez. This is such a razor close fight but I think if they brawl Marquez could barely beat izzy, if Marquez fights like his brother Juan, he'd blow out izzy on the scorecards
I'm also gonna say, Izzy's momentum will win this fight. He's got too much to lose should he lose this fight. He knows this. He gave his excuse the 1st fight and made his point the 2nd fight. Now he wants to reassure the point that he is the better man. This will pull him through to either a KO win or decision, but Izzy KO's his opponents, he don't leave it for judges.
In the first fight,Marquez's right hand worked perfect for him,he hurt Vazquez twice with the right hand,in the 2nd fight,he threw the left hook TOO MUCH,he barely threw the right which works for him against Vazquez,in the rubber match,if he uses the left hand as much as he did in the second,i think he will get countered with a Vazquez left and sooner or later it'll take its toll and Israel will win by TKO,if he uses the right hand similar to the first,and mix in a left hook to the body,he can win,its gna be close!
I'll go with Vasquez. I think if Marquez would use more of his boxing ability instead of trading with Vazquez then I think he would win, but I just don't see that happening.
I think that Marquez will be able to brawl as long as he keeps the fight in really really really close.
If its a brawl like in the 2nd fight, where there was a bit of space inbetween them, it allows for Vazquez to use his great jab to set up his big shots.
Marquez hits harder then Vazquez and Vazquez is probably slower then Marquez.
Both fighters really have some options as to how they want to fight this third fight, and no matter what they pick it should be fantastic fight
Well, take a close look at both fights.
Fight 1: Rafa was able to hurt Vazquez and break his nose enough to obstruct his breathing. But Izzy HURT Vazquez with a left hook. Watching that fight, I couldn't help but think that the longer it went, the worse it was going to get for Rafa. But, Izzy through in the towel, understandably of course.
Fight 2: Basically picked up where it left off. Izzy caught Rafa with a vicious left hook in the 3rd round I believe but he was able to box himself out of danger. But that left was almost a foreshadowing on what was about to happen.
The fact is, Rafa has been the most hurt in both of these fights being down twice from a left hook. Izzy was physically mutilated, but was never stunned the way Rafa was. The way it is looking, it doesn't seem like Rafa will be making it past the 6th round unless he finds a way to nuetralize Izzy's left hook.
I think Marquez has this one. I think last fight was an off night and not to mention an early stoppage. I am not saying he would won the fight but i think on a night where he is clicking he should win the fight
Izzy all the way! He's the man! That guy shows, even when you may be slightly behind your opponent in terms of boxing ability...heart, strength, and pure determination can win.
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