MARQUEZ vs VAZQUEZ III, A GREAT
RIVALRY CONTINUES... by Frank Gonzalez, Jr.
Saturday night at the Home Depot Center in Carson California,
WBC Super Bantamweight Champion Israel Vasquez (43-4, 32
KO’s), one of the best power punchers in the sport, fought
that rubber match against one of the sharpest boxer-punchers
in boxing, Rafael Marquez (37-5, 33 KO’s). It was an amazing
fight and a definite candidate for “Fight of the Year” honors.
No Mariachi bands, no pre-fight swipes, no confetti, no hype;
just pure, unadulterated fisticuffs from the first bell to the
last.
VAZQUEZ RETAINS TITLE VIA SPLIT
DECISION... by George Elsasser
Showtime commentators: A) Jim Gray - pre-fite dressing room
interview with Vazquez the usual ludicrous, silly questions -
then the post fite in ring exchanges with Vazquez begin with
asking the winner if he thought he won. Did the fool expect a,
'No, I clearly lost, they robbed the guy.' Gimme a break. Similar
nonsense with losing Marquez if he thought he had won. Then
asking respective fighters if the round ten knockdown was a
knockdown since the corner ring ropes helped Marquez remain
upright. Then a closing mutual to both if they were willing to
meet in a fight four rematch. ¿Por que, I ask?
VAZQUEZ-MARQUEZ III: THE ULTIMATE RUBBER
MATCH...by Tom Dickey
With all the negative publicity boxing has gotten of late,
whether it's been Floyd Mayweather pimping himself on WWE,
or a recent heavyweight unification fight
mired in loud boos, this is just what the sport needs. A fight that is
guaranteed to satisfy.
Marquez and Vazquez are not the biggest guys,
obviously. But, they hit as if they were, and on Saturday night look for
something every combat sports enthusiast likes, a good old fashioned slugfest.
In addition, keep
in mind that these are the two best fighters in the
lower weight divisions. What is being offered here is not two club fighters going
at it in a tough man competition sort of way. What Showtime is bringing your way
is a battle between two of the sport's best fighters, who will surely wage
battle in a skillful, violent manner.
JORGE PAEZ JR. AND SHOBOX ALUMS
TOP STELLAR UNDERCARD OF VAZQUEZ-MARQUEZ III SATURDAY, MARCH 1
Before Israel Vazquez (42-4, 32 KOs) and Rafael Marquez (37-4, 33 KOs) renew
boxing’s most exciting rivalry on Saturday night, fight fans
get to catch young, promising, fighters on the under card of
the most highly anticipated rubber match of the year. Some of
the boxers boast ties to the well-regarded, prospect-based
series, ShoBox: The New
Generation (Showtime), which has produced 23
current or former world champions in its six year history.
One of the most exciting
attractions on the under card and the last fight before fans
lay witness to Vazquez-Marquez III, is the six-round super
lightweight battle between Jorge Paez, Jr. (18-1, 10 KOs) of
Mexicali, Mexico and Felipe Campana (4-3-3, 3 KOs) of San
Diego, Calif.
CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES: ISRAEL VAZQUEZ & RAFAEL MARQUEZ, THEIR TRAINERS &
PROMOTERS
Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez I and II produced the
most exciting, bloody, give-and-take slugfests of 2007, and inevitably have led
to one of the most highly anticipated rubber matches in boxing history. Now,
they battle for the World Boxing Council (WBC) 122-pound title, The Ring
Magazine 122-pound crown and super bantamweight supremacy in the third and
final chapter of boxing’s best rivalry in recent memory. Vazquez-Marquez III
“Final Confrontation” will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2008, from The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
VAZQUEZ - MARQUEZ III ERUPTS LIVE ON SHOWTIME AT THE HOME DEPOT CENTER
MARCH 1
Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez I and II produced the most exciting, bloody,
give-and-take slugfests of 2007 and inevitably has led to one of the most
highly anticipated rubber matches in history. Now they battle for
the World Boxing Council (WBC) 122-pound title and super bantamweight
supremacy in the third and final chapter of boxing’s best rivalry in
recent memory in Vazquez-Marquez III “Final Confrontation,” Saturday,
March 1, 2008 from The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
TICKETS FOR VAZQUEZ-MARQUEZ ON SALE NOW!
Vazquez - Marquez III, which headlines an exciting night of
world-class boxing action, is presented by Gary Shaw Promotions in
association with Sycuan Ringside Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and
Romanza Promotions, Inc. The bout will be televised live on
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the
West Coast).
Tickets for this sure-to-be-classic battle are on sale now. Priced at
$350,$150, $75, $50 and $25 tickets may be purchased at The Home Depot Center Box
Office, or by calling 310-630-2020. Tickets may also be obtained online at
and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at: 213-480-3232.
