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Israel Vázquez

Israel Vázquez, Mexican boxer (born 1977)

Life at a glance

Died: 2024 · December 2

Their story

Who they were

Israel Vázquez Castañeda 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.

Why this date

Israel Vázquez appears on our December 2 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.

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December 2 2024.

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