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Miguel Vázquez

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Not to be confused with Miguel Vázquez (footballer).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Vázquez and the second or maternal family name is Bautista.

Miguel Vázquez
Born
Miguel Ángel Vázquez Bautista

(1987-01-06) 6 January 1987 (age 37)
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Other namesEl Títere ("The Puppet")
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights56
Wins44
Wins by KO17
Losses12

Miguel Ángel Vázquez Bautista (born 6 January 1987) is a Mexican professional boxer who held the IBF lightweight title from 2010 to 2014.

Professional career

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Early career

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Vázquez made his professional debut on 20 January 2006 against Canelo Álvarez (who was just fifteen years old at the time) in a welterweight bout, losing a four-round split decision. He won his next eighteen bouts before losing a unanimous decision to Timothy Bradley on 27 July 2007, in a bout for the WBC Youth super lightweight title. Bradley would go on to say "I knew the fight was going to be tough—he's Mexican. I give him a lot of credit. He's a good fighter."[1] In June 2008, Vázquez claimed the WBC FECARBOX light welterweight title, defeating veteran Aldo Valtierra by technical knockout after eleven rounds. The local commission later came under criticism by a ringside doctor, as the fight was too one-sided and risked the wellbeing of Valtierra.[2] A rematch against Álvarez was fought on 28 June 2008, this time at light middleweight, in which Vázquez lost a ten-round unanimous decision.

On 17 July 2009, Vázquez won a ten-round split decision over then-undefeated world-ranked prospect Breidis Prescott. Prescott scored a knockdown early on but as the fight went, Vázquez accumulated rounds with his sharper boxing and ultimately got the nod over Prescott.[3][4]

Lightweight title reign

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On 14 August 2010, Vázquez fought Ji-Hoon Kim for the vacant IBF lightweight title.[5] Vázquez beat Kim by unanimous decision to win the world title.[6] His first successful title defense was against Ricardo Dominguez on 27 November 2010. Vázquez won the fight with another wide unanimous decision[7] Vázquez made a second successful defense on 12 March 2011 against then-undefeated Leonardo Zappavigna, defeating him by a wide margin over the twelve-round distance. During the fight, Zappavigna landed a solid overhand right to the champion early, but Vázquez responded by opening up a cut over the challenger's left eye and outboxing him for most of the fight.[8]

Vázquez made his third defense against Ammeth Díaz, scoring a knockdown in round 6 en route to another wide decision win. Vázquez headlined a show on HBO for the first, defeating Marvin Quintero via split decision.[9] Vázquez notched a fifth successful defense against Mercito Gesta, whom he defeated by unanimous decision on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Márquez IV.[10]

Vázquez vs. Burns cancellation

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On January 14, 2013, it was announced that Vázquez will meet lightweight titleholder Ricky Burns in a unification bout on March 16, the card would take place at Wembley Arena in London. Warren announced that he would reschedule the bout for April 20 because Vázquez suffered a viral infection due to food poisoning. After weeks of rumors about the fight being in doubt it fell apart.

In February 2014, Vázquez decisioned Denis Shafikov on Macau.

During his title reign, Vázquez often was criticised for being a boring fighter, as he focused on controlling the distance and keeping opponents at bay through his footwork and jab, as well as employing "dirty" tactics like headbutts and excessive clinching to outmaneuver his opponents.[11][12][13][14]

On 13 September 2014, Vázquez faced Mickey Bey on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana II. Vázquez lost the IBF title in a split decision, being defeated for the first time since 2008. The judges' scorecards were 119–109 and 115–113 for Bey, and 115-113 for Vázquez. Many ringside observers felt Vázquez had won the fight and criticized the decision, especially the 119–109 by Robert Hoyle.[15][16][17]

Later career

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Vázquez bounced back with a wide unanimous decision win over Jerry Belmontes.[18] However, in October 2015 he suffered another setback, losing another controversial decision to Argenis Mendez.[19] Vázquez won his next four fights against outmatched journeymen. In September 2017, it was announced that Vázquez would face Josh Taylor for the WBC Silver light welterweight title at the Royal Highland Centre on 11 November.[20] Although Vázquez's style seem to pose problems for Taylor early on, Taylor wore him down as the fight went on. Vázquez went down in round 9 from body shots, and he failed to beat the count. This was Vázquez's first stoppage loss.[21]

In his next more notable fight in the UK, Vazquez faced Ohara Davies. Vazquez lost the fight on a controversial points decision .[22]

On 17 October 2020, Vazquez fought Lewis Ritson for the vacant WBA Inter-Continental light welterweight title. Vazquez boxed beautifully throughout the fight and seemed to be winning most of the rounds. Despite that, two of the referees scored the fight 117-111 and 115–113 in favor of Ritson, while the other referee had it 116-113 for Vazquez, awarding Ritson with a highly controversial split-decision victory.[23] Promoter Eddie Hearn called it a disgrace of a card and terrible for the sport whilst the majority of observers also felt Vazquez won the fight clearly.[24]

Professional boxing record

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56 fights 44 wins 12 losses
By knockout 17 3
By decision 27 9
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
56 Loss 44–12 Timo Schwarzkopf UD 10 4 Feb 2023 Argensporthalle, Wangen im Allgaeu, Germany
55 Loss 44–11 Gary Cully KO 5 (10), 0:41 12 Mar 2022 Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
54 Win 44–10 Oliver Flores UD 10 2 Oct 2021 Verite Social Venue, Monterrey, Mexico Won vacant WBA Fedelatin lightweight title
53 Win 43–10 Isai Hernandez TKO 7 (10), 0:43 16 Apr 2021 Verite Social Venue, Monterrey, Mexico
52 Loss 42–10 Lewis Ritson SD 12 17 Oct 2020 East of England Arena, Peterborough, England For vacant WBA Inter-Continental light welterweight title
51 Win 42–9 Jesus Velasco TKO 5 (6), 2:45 28 Dec 2019 Auditorio Chalchocoyo, Matlapa, Mexico
50 Loss 41–9 Batyrzhan Jukembayev UD 10 26 Sep 2019 Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada For vacant WBA Continental and IBF Inter-Continental light welterweight titles
49 Loss 41–8 Ohara Davies PTS 10 28 Jun 2019 York Hall, London, England
48 Win 41–7 Ghislain Maduma SD 10 16 Mar 2019 Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
47 Loss 40–7 Thulani Mbenge RTD 9 (12), 3:00 8 Dec 2018 Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
46 Win 40–6 Cosme Rivera UD 10 13 Apr 2018 Parque Revolucion, Culiacán, Mexico
45 Loss 39–6 Josh Taylor KO 9 (12), 2:30 11 Nov 2017 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland For WBC Silver light welterweight title
44 Win 39–5 Jose Daniel Ruiz KO 4 (10), 2:09 2 Sep 2017 Tlaquepaque, Mexico
43 Win 38–5 Javier Mercado UD 8 1 Jul 2017 Arena Óscar Larios, Tonalá, Mexico
42 Win 37–5 Armando Patino KO 2 (8), 2:32 29 Apr 2017 Coliseo, La Barca, Mexico
41 Win 36–5 Erick Bone UD 10 28 May 2016 Cowboys Dancehall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
40 Loss 35–5 Argenis Mendez UD 10 6 Oct 2015 Cowboys Dancehall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
39 Win 35–4 Jerry Belmontes UD 10 13 Mar 2015 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
38 Loss 34–4 Mickey Bey SD 12 13 Sep 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost IBF lightweight title
37 Win 34–3 Denis Shafikov UD 12 22 Feb 2014 Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR Retained IBF lightweight title
36 Win 33–3 Mercito Gesta UD 12 8 Dec 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBF lightweight title
35 Win 32–3 Marvin Quintero SD 12 27 Oct 2012 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. Retained IBF lightweight title
34 Win 31–3 Daniel Attah UD 10 16 Jun 2012 Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
33 Win 30–3 Ammeth Diaz UD 12 21 Jan 2012 Coliseo Olímpico, Guadalajara, Jalisco Retained IBF lightweight title
32 Win 29–3 Marlon Aguilar KO 2 (10), 1:46 18 Jun 2011 Musica Hall, Toluca, Mexico
31 Win 28–3 Leonardo Zappavigna UD 12 12 Mar 2011 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBF lightweight title
30 Win 27–3 Ricardo Dominguez UD 12 27 Nov 2010 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico Retained IBF lightweight title
29 Win 26–3 Kim Ji-hoon UD 12 14 Aug 2010 Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S. Won vacant IBF lightweight title
28 Win 25–3 Breidis Prescott SD 10 17 Jul 2009 Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
27 Win 24–3 Antonio Valencia TKO 3 (4), 2:00 28 Feb 2009 Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico
26 Win 23–3 Manuel Bocanegra TKO 3 (8), 2:34 19 Dec 2008 National Western Complex Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
25 Win 22–3 Rodrigo Juarez UD 8 4 Oct 2008 Expo Forum, Hermosillo, Mexico
24 Loss 21–3 Canelo Álvarez UD 10 28 Jun 2008 Palenque Calle 2, Zapopan, Mexico
23 Win 21–2 Aldo Valtierra TKO 11 (12), 2:31 5 Jun 2008 Roots Magic Club, Mexico City, Mexico Won vacant WBC FECARBOX light welterweight title
22 Win 20–2 Jorge Ortiz UD 8 2 May 2008 Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
21 Win 19–2 Francisco Villanueva UD 12 23 Nov 2007 Coliseo Olímpico, Guadalajara, Mexico Won vacant Jalisco light welterweight title
20 Loss 18–2 Timothy Bradley UD 10 27 Jul 2007 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S. For WBC Youth light welterweight title
19 Win 18–1 Reyes Sanchez UD 8 24 May 2007 Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
18 Win 17–1 Juventino Barrera UD 12 30 Mar 2007 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico Won vacant Jalisco welterweight title
17 Win 16–1 Marco Nazareth KO 2 (6) 16 Mar 2007 Guadalajara, Mexico
16 Win 15–1 Victor Marquez KO 4 (10) 16 Feb 2007 Guadalajara, Mexico
15 Win 14–1 Mario Alberto Altamirano Becerra KO 4 (6), 2:00 2 Feb 2007 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
14 Win 13–1 Juan Cario KO 1 (8) 19 Jan 2007 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
13 Win 12–1 Juan Jose Garcia TKO 2 (8) 8 Dec 2006 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
12 Win 11–1 Juan Avila UD 8 24 Nov 2006 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
11 Win 10–1 Javier Zavala KO 1 (6) 10 Nov 2006 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
10 Win 9–1 Francisco Villanueva TKO 4 (6) 27 Oct 2006 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
9 Win 8–1 Azael Gonzalez UD 6 13 Oct 2006 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
8 Win 7–1 Luis Romero KO 1 (6), 2:47 29 Sep 2006 Tonalá, Mexico
7 Win 6–1 Leonardo Perez KO 1 (6) 15 Sep 2006 Guadalajara, Mexico
6 Win 5–1 Baltazar Molina UD 6 18 Aug 2006 Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
5 Win 4–1 Alfonso Enrique UD 4 6 Jul 2006 Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
4 Win 3–1 Irving Sidarta UD 4 1 Jun 2006 Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
3 Win 2–1 Javier Prieto UD 4 4 May 2006 Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
2 Win 1–1 Christian Juarez UD 4 23 Mar 2006 Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
1 Loss 0–1 Canelo Álvarez SD 4 20 Jan 2006 Guadalajara, Mexico

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Avila, David A. (2007-07-27). "Timothy Bradley Keeps His 0". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
  2. ^ "Advertí a la CBDF que ponía en riesgo la integridad de los púgiles: Martos - la Jornada".
  3. ^ "Lightweight Miguel Vasquez upsets Breidis Prescott in decision - ESPN". ESPN. 18 July 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Miguel Vazquez Upsets Breidis Prescott Over Ten - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 18 July 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Miguel Vazquez is Pumped For Ji Hoon Kim Title Clash - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 25 July 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  6. ^ "Miguel Vazquez Serves Kim A Boxing Clinic, Wins IBF Title - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 15 August 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  7. ^ "Miguel Vazquez To Face Ricardo Dominguez in Tijuana - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2 November 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  8. ^ Australian Leonardo Zappavigna beaten by IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez Daily Telegraph. [dead link]
  9. ^ "Vazquez retains IBF title by split decision". 27 October 2012.
  10. ^ "Miguel Vazquez vs. Mercito Gesta: Round-by-Round Highlights and Recap". Bleacher Report.
  11. ^ "Ranking boxing's most boring fighters". TheGuardian.com. 9 October 2013.
  12. ^ "Vazquez beats Gesta in a snoozer". 8 December 2012.
  13. ^ "Miguel Vazquez takes challenger's mentality into Mickey Bey fight". 11 September 2014.
  14. ^ "Zou Shiming Wins by TKO, Vazquez Decisions Shafikov". 22 February 2014.
  15. ^ "Miguel Vazquez vs. Mickey Bey Results: Winner, Scorecard and Twitter Reaction". Bleacher Report.
  16. ^ "Bey upsets Vazquez to win lightweight title". Archived from the original on 16 October 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  17. ^ "Bey gets weak split decision over Vazquez". 13 September 2014.
  18. ^ "Miguel Vazquez Bounces Back, Decisions Belmontes". 14 March 2015.
  19. ^ "PBC on FS1: Uzcategui throttles Jackson". 6 October 2015.
  20. ^ "Josh Taylor vs Miguel Vazquez set for November 11". 20 September 2017.
  21. ^ "Josh Taylor Knocks Out Miguel Vazquez in Ninth Round". 11 November 2017.
  22. ^ "Ohara Davies Decisions Miguel Vazquez in Lackluster Bout". BoxingScene.com. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  23. ^ "Lewis Ritson scores highly controversial decision win over Miguel Vazquez". The Ring. 17 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  24. ^ "Hearn: 117-111 To Ritson Was A Disgrace Of A Card And Terrible For The Sport". BoxingScene.com. 18 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Damian Frias 		WBC FECARBOX
light welterweight champion
5 June 2008 – October 2008
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Oscar Maximiliano James
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Nate Campbell 		IBF lightweight champion
14 August 2010 – 13 September 2014 		Succeeded by
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