Marquez vs Vazquez – Rafael Marquez vs Israel Vazquez Results

Now it is even between Rafael Marquez and Israel Vazquez. Rafael Marquez stopped Israel Vazquez midway through the third round, evening their rivalry at two fights apiece, Saturday night.

Vazquez and Marquez met three times from March 2007 to March 2008 for a super bantamweight title, with each fight increasing in ferocity and theatricality — knockdown, momentum swings and more punishment than most fighters take in a lifetime. After Marquez claimed Vazquez’s title in their first bout, Vazquez won the last two fights, including a split-decision victory in the rubber match.

With the victory, Marquez’s professional record improves to 39-5, 35 knockouts, while Vazquez’s professional record drops to 44-5.