As a fighter early in his career, Israel Vazquez had a goal: to live the American dream.
Ten years ago, at the age of 20, he began that journey when he moved from Mexico City to Los Angeles.
Today, thanks to a combination of incredible courage and talent, Vazquez is realizing his dream in style. And he doesn't want anyone to awaken him.
"My American dream, I'm living it now," said Vazquez (43-4, 31 KOs), who on March 1 won the rubber match of one of boxing's greatest trilogies with a split decision over Rafael Marquez at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. "I have my lovely wife, my kids, my home. I am living where I want to live. Right now, I have everything. I consider this my home and I'm living the dream now."
Most fighters from Mexico come to fight in the U.S. because it's where most of the world-class action is contested. It's also where the bulk of the money is. Vazquez is no different in that regard.
"I knew that I couldn't do it in Mexico because of the economy," Vazquez said. "I knew that I would have to come . I came here and gave me the opportunity to prove myself and to show that I'm able to do it here."
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yes, I've grown up with it. I help my dad makes decisions as well. Hopefully, I will be a boxing manager also....soon.
Israel is going to rest. I won't be surprised if he doesn't fight anymore this year.
I don't blame him, His three fights with Marquez will never be forgotten.
Nice, so you have a background in boxing then? Any news on Vasquez' future?
yes, I've grown up with it. I help my dad makes decisions as well. Hopefully, I will be a boxing manager also....soon.
Israel is going to rest. I won't be surprised if he doesn't fight anymore this year.
What do you do in his corner? Whats your name?
I helped trained israel in his last fight. And my dad is Israel manager...My name is Frankie Espinoza Jr.
I'm in my sig with israel. I'm on the left of Israel with my hand up.
He deserves to be living the dream, i hope he was paid well for those fights, Vasquez and Marquez deserved to be paid more than DLH and Floyd were paid in their fight.
As a fighter early in his career, Israel Vazquez had a goal: to live the American dream.
Ten years ago, at the age of 20, he began that journey when he moved from Mexico City to Los Angeles.
Today, thanks to a combination of incredible courage and talent, Vazquez is realizing his dream in style. And he doesn't want anyone to awaken him.
"My American dream, I'm living it now," said Vazquez (43-4, 31 KOs), who on March 1 won the rubber match of one of boxing's greatest trilogies with a split decision over Rafael Marquez at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. "I have my lovely wife, my kids, my home. I am living where I want to live. Right now, I have everything. I consider this my home and I'm living the dream now."
Most fighters from Mexico come to fight in the U.S. because it's where most of the world-class action is contested. It's also where the bulk of the money is. Vazquez is no different in that regard.
"I knew that I couldn't do it in Mexico because of the economy," Vazquez said. "I knew that I would have to come . I came here and gave me the opportunity to prove myself and to show that I'm able to do it here."
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/ne...tory?id=3355857
aren't u one of vazquez corner guys?