Israel Vazquez, Mexico’s three-time junior featherweight world champion, has died after a battle with most cancers, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman mentioned Tuesday. He was 46.
Known for his punching energy and hand pace, Vazquez was one among Mexico’s most celebrated boxers and shared a rivalry with compatriot Rafael Marquez, whom he confronted 4 instances.
The WBC introduced final month that Vazquez had been identified with most cancers and arrange a GoFundMe attraction for donations for his remedy.
“Israel Vazquez is lastly resting in peace. May God give power and help to his spouse Laura, their kids, household and associates throughout these tough instances…,” Sulaiman wrote on social media.
“Thank you Israel for the so many nice recollections that you’ve got given us via your actions contained in the ring however most significantly exterior of it. You are actually everlasting, relaxation in peace, all the things can be all proper.”
Reuters contributed to this report.
