Márquez–Vázquez rivalry
Series of boxing matches (2007–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The rivalry between Israel Vázquez and Rafael Márquez was a series of four boxing matches that took place between 2007 and 2010, which has been described as "the most entertaining fight series in recent boxing history",[1] and has been compared with two other notable series of fights in the decade: Arturo Gatti vs Micky Ward and Erik Morales vs Marco Antonio Barrera.[2] The second fight in the series was named Ring Magazine fight of the year for 2007, while the third fight won the award in 2008.[3] The series, which took place in the super bantamweight division, finished even, with both fighters claiming two victories. Although there had been talk of a fifth fight, it had been widely discouraged by the boxing media due to the punishment absorbed by both fighters, with the injuries Vázquez suffered to his eyes a particular concern.[4][5] Vázquez retired after the fourth match, while Márquez retired in 2013.