Israel Vázquez

Israel Vázquez Castañeda (December 25, 1977 – December 2, 2024) was a Mexican professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 2010. He was a three-time super bantamweight world champion. He won the IBF title from 2004 to 2005; and the WBC, The Ring titles twice from 2005 to 2008. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico.

Vázquez was diagnosed with stage-4 sarcoma in November 2024.[1] He died from the disease on December 2, 2024 at the age of 46.[2]

References

  1. "Let's Support Israel "Magnificent" Vázquez in the Fight of His Life". philboxing. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. Graham, Bryan Armen (3 December 2024). "Israel Vázquez, dogged three-time world champion from Mexico, dies aged 46". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 December 2024.

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