Former world champion Israel Vazquez has handed away following a battle with most cancers on the age of 46, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed.
The 49-fight Mexican star, who retired in 2010, succumbed to sickness three weeks in need of his forty seventh birthday, which might have been on Christmas Day. Sulaiman aired the devastating information, which has hit the boxing neighborhood arduous.
“Israel Vazquez is lastly resting in peace. Might God give energy and assist to his spouse, Laura, their kids, household, and pals throughout these troublesome instances. Gracias campeón por dejar una huella tan especial. Siempre serás el Magnífico,” stated Sulaiman.
He added, “Thanks, Israel, for the numerous nice recollections you’ve given us via your actions contained in the ring however most significantly outdoors of it. You at the moment are everlasting. Relaxation in peace, and every thing can be all proper.”
Israel Vazquez is lastly resting in peace . Might God give energy and assist to his spouse Laura, their kids, household and pals throughout these troublesome instances. Gracias campeón por dejar una huella tan especial. Siempre serás el Magnífico
— Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) December 3, 2024
Vazquez can be fondly remembered for his entertaining combating model and four-fight saga with Rafael Marquez from 2007 to 2010. The 2 warriors gained a pair of bouts every, the final of which retired Vazquez for good.
‘Magnifico’ claimed the WBC tremendous bantamweight crown twice after initially successful the IBF model in 2004. His expertise will stay lengthy within the reminiscence.
Australian ex-world titleholder Billy Dib, who survived a most cancers prognosis himself not too long ago, was one of many first to publish his condolences.
“Heartbroken to listen to in regards to the passing of Israel Vázquez after his brave battle with most cancers. He was not solely a champion but additionally a real warrior out and in of the ring.
“My heartfelt condolences exit to his household, pals, and all who admired him. Might he relaxation in peace.”
Days earlier than his passing, coach Freddie Roach urged all boxing followers to observe his rivalry with Marquez.
“Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez – one among my world champions. Israel was a warrior and remains to be a warrior now, combating for his life towards most cancers. This trilogy with Rafael Marquez is one that everybody in boxing ought to see in case you haven’t already,” acknowledged Roach.
WBN wish to provide our condolences to the household of Israel Vazquez at this unhappy time.
