{"id":2546,"date":"2010-05-21T21:14:25","date_gmt":"2010-05-22T01:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=2546"},"modified":"2010-05-21T21:21:09","modified_gmt":"2010-05-22T01:21:09","slug":"team-rsr-fight-picks-israel-vazquez-vs-rafael-marquez-iv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=2546","title":{"rendered":"Team RSR Fight Picks: Israel Vazquez Vs Rafael Marquez IV"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the last decade boxing has added to its list of epic boxing rivalries.\u00a0 Right up with Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo, Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward, and Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez is Israel Vazquez vs. Rafael Marquez.\u00a0 These two champions have matched wits and traded leather in three classic wars.\u00a0 In the first two fights they exchanged knockouts in entertaining slugfests.\u00a0 In the the rubber match, Vazquez scored a dramatic 12th round knockdown to secure a split decision win.\u00a0 The fourth match will take place this Saturday, May 22nd, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the time of their first meeting, Israel Vazquez was a Super Bantamweight Champion looking for respect.\u00a0 Rafael Marquez was a terrific well-respected Bantamweight Champion moving up in weight searching for a proper challenge.\u00a0 Little did we know that their styles meshed to create some of the best action fights of the decade.\u00a0 Vazquez plays the role of the determined, hammer-fisted hunter, where Marquez is the dynamite-fisted counter puncher who is a bit undersized but more skilled.\u00a0 We have been hard pressed to go more than a couple rounds without someone being rocked in these three fights.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Marquez and Vazquez IV is not for a title and probably won’t do much to enhance the legacy of either fighter.\u00a0 This fight is not for a title either, and I wonder if either man can ever be the same after their brutal fights against each other.\u00a0 Both men took long breaks to recuperate from their fights and the end of their championship careers is likely near after absorbing so much punishment.\u00a0 Part four of this rivalry is strictly for the fans.\u00a0 Unless the Earth stops spinning, these two Mexican warriors are going to put on a great show for the fans.<\/p>\n

Team RSR offers their fight predictions for this exciting and anticipated showdown.<\/p>\n

Gary \u201cDigital\u201d Williams<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two guys who know each other maybe TOO well!\u00a0 I think this will be Marquez’s time.\u00a0 Marquez by decision.<\/p>\n

Joe Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part four will be another brutal battle. I’m going with the younger Israel Vazquez in 10 rounds by KO.<\/p>\n

Mike \u201cRubber Warrior\u201d Plunkett<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez have spent the better part of themselves warring with each other over three remarkable encounters.\u00a0 If Marquez were to find a way to come out on top in this next battle I wouldn’t be surprised to see them arrange yet another rematch for all of the marbles.\u00a0 As it stands Vazquez is ahead at this moment and favored to prevail.\u00a0 The sadist in me wants to see Marquez pull it out – and I’m going with him to take a split decision, but the realist in me says both are effectively finished after this one.<\/p>\n

\u201cBad\u201d Brad Berkwitt<\/strong><\/p>\n

I hope it\u00a0lives up to the last one. Vazquez by 9th\u00a0round TKO…\u00a0<\/p>\n

Eoin Redahan<\/strong><\/p>\n

While both fighters have taken more than their fair share of punishment down the years, I think Rafael Marquez has a little more left in the tank than Israel Vazquez.\u00a0 I can see this tear-up ending in the middle rounds.\u00a0 Marquez by 7th round KO.<\/p>\n

Jeff Stoyanoff<\/strong><\/p>\n

The key in this one could be the weight.\u00a0 This fight will be contested at 126 pounds.\u00a0 Marquez should be able to take the punches of Vazquez a little better and should be slightly less prone to wear down late in the fight as he did in the third contest.\u00a0 In as tight a match up as there can be, Vazquez absolutely needs these dynamics to be successful.\u00a0 Marquez will appear stronger and should fare better during the inevitable exchanges, though this will still be a fantastic give and take battle from start to finish.\u00a0 In the end, Marquez will earn the victory by a stoppage somewhere around round 10 or 11.<\/p>\n

Scott Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both are looking a little shop worn and neither has been very active lately.\u00a0 Also, both are gutsy and determined, and on paper are fairly even, with Marquez having the height and reach advantages.\u00a0 That being said I think Vazquez will have Marquez’s number again.\u00a0 He has the previous form, and I think has a little more left in the tank.\u00a0 Vazquez in 8 rounds.<\/p>\n

Geno McGahee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vazquez in 8 rounds.\u00a0 Time is on his side and Marquez will be more open for the incoming.\u00a0 An exciting fight with Vazquez’s superior strength being the difference.<\/p>\n

Chris O’Brien<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the split decision last time, this bout looks too close to call.\u00a0 I cannot see this war matching up to the previous three bouts, but I think Vazquez may just have the heart to pull off the win.<\/p>\n

Brian Wilbur<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’ve gone with Rafael Marquez every time so far in this series, and although I’ve been wrong twice I still think that my reasoning is sound.\u00a0 Marquez is the better boxer who can consistently win round without hurting his opponent.\u00a0 The same cannot be said about Vazquez.\u00a0 Rafael’s problem so far is that every time he has put together a good couple rounds, Israel finds a way to crack him on the chin and stop the momentum.\u00a0 I’m going with Marquez by decision, doing just enough this time to stay out of harm’s way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Final Tally
\nIsrael Vazquez – 5
\nRafael Marquez – 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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