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Pretty cool feedback from the fans that talk about Vazquez and my dad
ESPINOZA, VAZQUEZ SEND PROPER MESSAGE(“Vazquez readies for the long haul,” Oct. 2, 2008)
That was a very responsible article on Israel Vazquez and his manager, Frank Espinoza. It sends the message that machismo and consistent fighting lead to death, where an intelligent and healthy approach to fighting can lead to longevity. There is life after a boxing career. Boxing isn’t everything, although an epic bout can appear to slow time, focus a crowd and create the illusion of timelessness. Managers, promoters and fighters need to remember that in the end, the fighter endures and suffers for the sake of a prize fight.
Norman del Rosario
Los Angeles
I love to see a toe-to-toe war as much as anyone, Norman. But there is a time to say uncle. Much credit to Espinoza for the way he’s handled not only Vazquez but all the fighters in his stable. He should be an example for others in the business.
MEMORABLE BOUT
I was lucky enough to be at the third bout between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez. From the moment the first bell rang until the last bell, they did not stop boxing and showed what true boxers are. Both fighters deserve this much-needed break. They did what many hyped/overpaid boxers don’t do in their careers. Oscar De La Hoya doesn’t help boxing with the fight he agreed to take on. Don’t you agree?
Eder Perez
Los Angeles
Rather than take a shot at Oscar, Eder, I’ll respond by praising Vazquez and Marquez for the way they competed. Prior to their first fight, I urged Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer to include it on the undercard of De La Hoya-Mayweather. My rationale was that many people who ordinarily don’t watch boxing would buy that show and if they saw Vazquez-Marquez, it would turn them into customers. Hopefully, if there is a De La Hoya-Mayweather II, they’ll remember that advice and put Vazquez-Marquez IV or some similar fight on the undercard and actually try to increase the fan base.
Pretty cool feedback from the fans that talk about Vazquez and my dad
ESPINOZA, VAZQUEZ SEND PROPER MESSAGE(“Vazquez readies for the long haul,” Oct. 2, 2008)
That was a very responsible article on Israel Vazquez and his manager, Frank Espinoza. It sends the message that machismo and consistent fighting lead to death, where an intelligent and healthy approach to fighting can lead to longevity. There is life after a boxing career. Boxing isn’t everything, although an epic bout can appear to slow time, focus a crowd and create the illusion of timelessness. Managers, promoters and fighters need to remember that in the end, the fighter endures and suffers for the sake of a prize fight.
Norman del Rosario
Los Angeles
I love to see a toe-to-toe war as much as anyone, Norman. But there is a time to say uncle. Much credit to Espinoza for the way he’s handled not only Vazquez but all the fighters in his stable. He should be an example for others in the business.
MEMORABLE BOUT
I was lucky enough to be at the third bout between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez. From the moment the first bell rang until the last bell, they did not stop boxing and showed what true boxers are. Both fighters deserve this much-needed break. They did what many hyped/overpaid boxers don’t do in their careers. Oscar De La Hoya doesn’t help boxing with the fight he agreed to take on. Don’t you agree?
Eder Perez
Los Angeles
Rather than take a shot at Oscar, Eder, I’ll respond by praising Vazquez and Marquez for the way they competed. Prior to their first fight, I urged Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer to include it on the undercard of De La Hoya-Mayweather. My rationale was that many people who ordinarily don’t watch boxing would buy that show and if they saw Vazquez-Marquez, it would turn them into customers. Hopefully, if there is a De La Hoya-Mayweather II, they’ll remember that advice and put Vazquez-Marquez IV or some similar fight on the undercard and actually try to increase the fan base.