His duel with fellow Mexican boxer Rafael Márquez, which lasted four memorable bouts, was his greatest accomplishment.
When the two initially faced off in 2007, their two fights were acclaimed as Fight of the Year. 2008 saw their third bout.
Which solidified Vázquez’s reputation as one of the greatest boxers of all time. But his success came with a cost.
He was unable to function for more than a year after receiving a diagnosis of a detached retina. In 2010, Márquez won their fourth and last encounter by knockout.
It was Vázquez’s last bout as a professional. Their first three fights are still regarded as one of the sport’s most exciting trilogies, regardless of the result.
