Once and Four All

Posted by Joe Roche on 03.19.2010

Vazquez and Marquez fighting for their legacy.


Photo by Gene Blevins - Hoganphotos / GBP

On May 22 two men who will undoubtedly be linked forever will meet for the fourth and (they say) final time when Izzy Vazquez and Rafael Marquez meet in what has been dubbed "Once and Four All." The co-feature will be an IBF bantamweight world championship bout between Yhonny Perez and Abner Mares.

"Without a doubt, this is going to be a war just like the previous fights were," said Vazquez. "I'm really motivated to come back for this battle with Marquez and I know this fourth fight is going to be very significant to my career. I hope all the fans are as excited as I am for this fight and as excited as they were for the previous three, as the fourth will no different than the others."

Marquez commented, "Israel Vazquez and I are destined to be intertwined together because of the legendary battles we have waged against each other, but I intend to close the book on our rivalry by dictating the final chapter -- and the fight -- on May 22 at STAPLES Center. I have never wanted to win a fight so much in my life. I'm training to win. I'm fighting for my legacy."