Israel Vázquez

Israel Vázquez
Born
Israel Vázquez Castañeda

(1977-12-25)December 25, 1977
Mexico City, Mexico
DiedDecember 3, 2024(2024-12-03) (aged 46)
Other namesMagnifico ("Magnificent")
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5+12 in (166 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins44
Wins by KO32
Losses5

Israel Vázquez Castañeda (December 25, 1977 – December 3, 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.