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When Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez opted not to continue between the seventh and eighth round of his first fight against pound for pound great Rafael Marquez, some accused him of quitting. “I’ve heard all those unfortunate comments and they stung me a little bit but ultimately it proved to be the right decision,” Vazquez said. “I was able to fight again and get my title back in five months. I feel fantastic.” Vazquez is now back home in Los Angeles after his spectacular win in Hidalgo, Texas.
In what is easily the front runner for fight of the year, the rematch between Vazquez (42-4, 31 KO’s) and former IBF Bantamweight and WBC Super bantamweight king, Rafael Marquez (37-4, 33 KO’s), delivered a thriller complete with violent exchanges and a great example of high level skills and power. The stoppage gave Vazquez his WBC title back. He will also most likely be included in many pound for pound lists.
Vazquez dropped and hurt Marquez in the sixth round when the fight was stopped. Some said it was stopped too soon. Although some are criticizing the stoppage by referee Lupe Garcia, Vazquez felt it was right on the money. “I was clearly hurting him. His legs were unstable and his guard kept widening. It was only a matter of seconds before I would’ve gotten him. I just felt it,” Vazquez said. “I have no doubts that I would’ve knocked him out. The referee did a great job. It’s like they say, better soon than late. I think he stopped it at just the right time.”
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In what is easily the front runner for fight of the year, the rematch between Vazquez (42-4, 31 KO’s) and former IBF Bantamweight and WBC Super bantamweight king, Rafael Marquez (37-4, 33 KO’s), delivered a thriller complete with violent exchanges and a great example of high level skills and power. The stoppage gave Vazquez his WBC title back. He will also most likely be included in many pound for pound lists.
Vazquez dropped and hurt Marquez in the sixth round when the fight was stopped. Some said it was stopped too soon. Although some are criticizing the stoppage by referee Lupe Garcia, Vazquez felt it was right on the money. “I was clearly hurting him. His legs were unstable and his guard kept widening. It was only a matter of seconds before I would’ve gotten him. I just felt it,” Vazquez said. “I have no doubts that I would’ve knocked him out. The referee did a great job. It’s like they say, better soon than late. I think he stopped it at just the right time.”
http://www.*********.com/boxing/bc/1504.htm
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