Saturday, October 13, 2007

WBC/The Ring Super Bantamweight Champion


Israel Vasquez,Mexico (42-4-31 KO)

Israel Vázquez Castaneda (born December 25, 1977 in Mexico City, Mexico) is Mexican professional boxer. He is the current WBC and Ring Super Bantamweight champion. He is a former champion at the IBF Super-Bantamweight division.

Vásquez has an overall record of 42-4 (with 31 wins by KO). He is managed by Frank Espinoza. In December 3, 2005, Vázquez defeated Oscar Larios by a knockout in three rounds, to become the Ring's Super Bantamweight world champion. He is currently trained by Marco Antonio Barrera's coach, Rudy Pérez.

In his most recent bouts he defeated the WBO Bantamweight champion Jhonny González on September 16, 2006 in a bout were Vázquez was knockdown twice before coming back to win the match. In his next bout Vázquez lost his title to Rafael Márquez, on March 3, 2007 when he forfeited the bout due to an injured nose. However, in a rematch bout, Vásquez fought and defeated Márquez by a knockout in sixth rounds

No comments: