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Israel Vázquez

1977 - 2024

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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, having held the IBF title from 2004 to 2005; and the WBC, The Ring titles twice from 2005 to 2008. Vázquez is best known for his series of four fights against fellow Mexican Rafael Márquez. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Israel Vázquez is the 443rd most popular boxer, the 675th most popular biography from Mexico and the 14th most popular Mexican Boxer.

Israel Vázquez was a Mexican professional boxer known for his exciting fighting style and fierce rivalries, particularly with Rafael Márquez. He was a world champion in multiple weight classes and is celebrated for his contributions to the sport, including several memorable bouts that showcased his resilience and skill.

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Among BOXERS

Among boxers, Israel Vázquez ranks 443 out of 496. Before him are Han Soon-chul, Toncho Tonchev, Cecilia Brækhus, Vernon Forrest, Nasser al-Shami, and Magne Havnå. After him are Jérôme Thomas, Yoan Pablo Hernández, Georgy Balakshin, Wijan Ponlid, David Ayrapetyan, and Sebastian Köber.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1977, Israel Vázquez ranks 1,063. Before him are Muamer Vugdalić, Violetta Oblinger-Peters, Shinichi Kawaguchi, Christophe Brandt, Hina Rabbani Khar, and Tatsuomi Koishi. After him are Mikhail Ivanov, Jozef Gašpar, Ricardo Cavalcante Ribeiro, Gavin DeGraw, Ismael Ruiz, and Ekaterina Vinogradova. Among people deceased in 2024, Israel Vázquez ranks 546. Before him are Konstantin Koltsov, Park Bo-ram, Ersen Martin, Fatman Scoop, Lebogang Morula, and John Okafor. After him are Xu Chao, Gavin Creel, Saulos Chilima, George Baldock, Tomonobu Yokoyama, and Bohdan Shershun.

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In Mexico

Among people born in Mexico, Israel Vázquez ranks 675 out of 729. Before him are Alberto Medina (1983), Altaír Jarabo (1986), Rodolfo Cota (1987), Ariadne Díaz (1986), Alexa Grasso (1993), and Joel Sánchez (1974). After him are Luis Chávez (1996), Gabriela Schloesser (1994), Luis Ernesto Pérez (1981), Laura Mendez (1853), Isaac Terrazas (1973), and Alejandro Rejon Huchin (1997).

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Among BOXERS In Mexico

Among boxers born in Mexico, Israel Vázquez ranks 14. Before him are Juan Manuel Márquez (1973), Fidel Ortiz (1908), Marco Antonio Barrera (1974), Érik Morales (1976), Mario González (1969), and Julio César Chávez Jr. (1986). After him are Misael Rodríguez (1994), Óscar Valdez (1990), Abner Mares (1985), Rogelio Romero (1995), and Esmeralda Falcón (1995).

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