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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 [to America]. I came here and [manager Frank Espinoza] gave me the opportunity to prove myself and to show that I'm able to do it here."
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 [to America]. I came here and [manager Frank Espinoza] gave me the opportunity to prove myself and to show that I'm able to do it here."
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