http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/wilfredo_vazquez/75957 Recent articles about Wilfredo Vazquez en-us What are you doing for the best part of the next two weeks? Probably not watching boxing, because there ain't much on until the Friday after next. Instead, you could build a giant, three dimensional stack of dominoes. Or take some time to hang out with your family and loved ones. I dunno, whatever you're into I guess. Ivan Calderon vs. Moises Fuentes, Saturday, Integrated Sports Pay-Per-View, Bayamon Puerto Rico. What was once a very fun card with a junior featherweight fight, Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. vs. Rafael Marquez as the highlight is now just an OK card with a strawweight bout, Ivan Calderon and Moises Fuentes, as the highlight. At 37, Calderon (35-2-1) just isn't the masterful southpaw boxer he once was. These days he can be found and forced to trade, which is very bad news for a fighter with no power to speak of and a tendency to cut. He's back trying his luck at strawweight after an unsuccessful campaign at junior flyweight. Fuentes (15-1) isn't a bad... Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:11:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_weeks_boxing_schedule_featuring_ivan_calderon_and_wilfredo_vazquez_jr/11860240 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_weeks_boxing_schedule_featuring_ivan_calderon_and_wilfredo_vazquez_jr/11860240 The Week's Boxing Schedule, Featuring Ivan Calderon And Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/the_weeks_boxing_schedule_featuring_ivan_calderon_and_wilfredo_vazquez_jr/11860240 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/4/04e57cc0e3a2419c7f16862dd49c99826a6cfd8b/mini/Ivan_Calderon_v_7963.jpg In a fight which has slipped under the radar for many fans, on August 4th, super bantamweights Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. and Rafael Marquez go toe-to-toe in what should be a very exciting and action-oriented bout, as both of these guys of course know how to slug it out. Vazquez Jr. vs. Marquez headlines a Top Rank Pay-Per-View, with also pits Roman Martinez against Miguel Beltran Jr. Take a look at a video preview for the fight right here. Vazquez Jr vs. Marquez is being held in Puerto Rico, and the card is billed as another showdown between Puerto Rico and Mexico. Between that, and the guaranteed fireworks between these two guys, there's going to be plenty to watch and enjoy, so you may want to check it out for yourself. The winner will throw himself right back into the mix at 122 lbs, while the loser is going to have a steep climb ahead of him. Marquez, of course, is getting up there in years and tread on his body, especially for a little guy. While a loss for Vazquez Jr. would m... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:15:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_preview_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_vs_rafael_marquez/11249077 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_preview_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_vs_rafael_marquez/11249077 Video preview: Wilfredo Vazquez Jr vs. Rafael Marquez http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/video_preview_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_vs_rafael_marquez/11249077 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On Saturday night, boxing fans saw Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. score the biggest win of his career with a hard fought decision win over Marco Antonio Rubio. Nonito Donaire also survived a tougher than expected battle against Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Right here, you can find a collection of photos from Chavez Jr vs. Rubio and Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr. Take a look. Chavez Jr vs. Rubio Pictures & Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr. Pictures There has already been talk about who made the biggest or best impression on Saturday night in San Antonio. Was it JCC Jr. for getting the win and showing some toughness and grit? Rubio for putting forth another hard, entertaining challenge? Donaire for moving up in weight and winning? Vazquez Jr. for doing a much better job than was expected of him? Meanwhile, Lou DiBella wasted no time getting the word out that Chavez Jr. needs to stop hiding from Sergio Martinez, his fighter, and the rightful owner of the middleweight championship. Martinez will be defending ... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:32:47 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_jr_rubio_donaire_vazquez_jr_fight_pictures/9801418 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_jr_rubio_donaire_vazquez_jr_fight_pictures/9801418 Chavez Jr-Rubio & Donaire-Vazquez Jr. Fight Pictures http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chavez_jr_rubio_donaire_vazquez_jr_fight_pictures/9801418 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/7/c760caa7feb4469e8b0813dd2847ae12cc79df12/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f55882250.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E099D930B07FF42B7E3.jpg Nonito Donaire took a spit decision against Wilfredo Vazquez of Puerto Rico to win the WBO junior featherweight title Saturday at the Alamodome. Philippines-born Donaire (28-1), making his debut in the weight class, won 117-110 on two scorecards and lost 115-112. He controlled the bout despite breaking his left hand somewhere between the second and fourth rounds before a crowd of 14,120. After capturing world titles in the flyweight, super flyweight and bantamweight divisions, Donaire proved just as powerful in moving up to junior featherweight. Vasquez (21-2-1) went down in the ninth, staggered by a left uppercut before being dropped by a left overhand. Vasquez rose quickly, smiling as the referee came over to give him a standing eight-count. Donaire also stunned Vazquez in the third with a left-handed uppercut to the right temple. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:55:40 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/donaire_beats_vazquez_by_split_decision/9773422 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/donaire_beats_vazquez_by_split_decision/9773422 Donaire beats Vazquez by split decision http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/donaire_beats_vazquez_by_split_decision/9773422 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b93395e00b508dfaa36fce624e419a1a3fb0ff3d/mini/Naseem_Hamed_floors_6867.jpg Nonito Donaire took a spit decision against Wilfredo Vazquez of Puerto Rico to win the WBO junior featherweight title Saturday at the Alamodome. Philippines-born Donaire (28-1), making his debut in the weight class, won 117-110 on two scorecards and lost 115-112. He controlled the bout despite breaking his left hand somewhere between the second and fourth rounds before a crowd of 14,120. After capturing world titles in the flyweight, super flyweight and bantamweight divisions, Donaire proved just as powerful in moving up to junior featherweight. Vasquez (21-2-1) went down in the ninth, staggered by a left uppercut before being dropped by a left overhand. Vasquez rose quickly, smiling as the referee came over to give him a standing eight-count. Donaire also stunned Vazquez in the third with a left-handed uppercut to the right temple. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:59:46 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/donaire_outpoints_vazquez_for_split_decision/9772195 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/donaire_outpoints_vazquez_for_split_decision/9772195 Donaire outpoints Vazquez for split decision http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/donaire_outpoints_vazquez_for_split_decision/9772195 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b93395e00b508dfaa36fce624e419a1a3fb0ff3d/mini/Naseem_Hamed_floors_6867.jpg Donaire Gets Past Vazquez, Jr. In the opening bout on HBO's big card on Saturday night, Nonito Donaire endured a tough challenge from Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. to annex the vacant WBO 122-pound title. Good performance from Donaire. Gutsy show by Vazquez, Jr. And an unreal scorecard in what should have been a unanimous decision. At the end of the fight, Donaire's left hand was strangely drenched in blood. Credit: Chris Farina - Top Rank Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs. Marco Antonio Rubio Results - Nonito Donaire vs. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Results Nonito Donaire won the WBO 122-pound title in a split decision over Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. Scores were 117-110 (twice) in favor of Donaire and an unfathomable 115-112 score from Ruben Garcia. The fight opened with Donaire, 121.6, firing off sudden bursts of punches, as he out-maneuvered the lead-footed Vazquez, Jr. The Puerto Rican seemed to be still trying to find his bearings in the 2nd, a bit flummoxed by Donair's speed advantage.Vazqu... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:10:53 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_jr_vs_rubio_results_donaire_vs_vazquez_jr_results/9771607 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_jr_vs_rubio_results_donaire_vs_vazquez_jr_results/9771607 Chavez Jr vs. Rubio Results & Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr. Results http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chavez_jr_vs_rubio_results_donaire_vs_vazquez_jr_results/9771607 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b93395e00b508dfaa36fce624e419a1a3fb0ff3d/mini/Naseem_Hamed_floors_6867.jpg The first World Championship Boxing broadcast of 2012 is finally upon us. The Alamodome in San Antonio is the setting for a doubleheader that will be capped off by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. taking on Marco Antonio Rubio. First up, though, we'll see the Filipino Flash, Nonito Donaire, in a super bantamweight title fight against Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.Jim Lampley and Emanuel Steward discuss the contrast between Donaire, who is a proven champion attempting to become a household name, and Chavez Jr., who has big name recognition and is still trying to prove himself at the top level. They also bring in Larry Merchant to talk about how much talent Vazquez Jr. may have inherited from his father (and trainer), who was a world champion in three different divisions.Donaire is already on his way to the ring, sporting a metallic red robe with white lightning bolts to maintain his "Flash" motif. A short video interview shows Donaire talking about the altercation he got into with Vazquez at one of the press confere Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:58:50 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nonito_donaire_vs_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_round_by_round/9770902 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nonito_donaire_vs_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_round_by_round/9770902 Nonito Donaire vs. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.: Round By Round http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/nonito_donaire_vs_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_round_by_round/9770902 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b93395e00b508dfaa36fce624e419a1a3fb0ff3d/mini/Naseem_Hamed_floors_6867.jpg Official Weigh-in Today, Friday February 3rd, at 2 pm CT at the Alamodome in San Antonio Undefeated World Middleweight Champion and the Son of the Legend, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (44-0-1, 31 KOs), of Culiacan, México, Top-Five pound-for-pound superstar and three-division world champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (27-1, 18 KOs), a native of General Santos City, Philippines, now living in the Bay Area of San Leandro, Calif., No. 1 middleweight contender Marco Antonio Rubio (53-5-1, 47 KOs), of Torreon, México, and former junior featherweight champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (21-1-1, 18 KOs), of Bayamon, Puerto Rico , will step on the scale for their Official Weigh-In, Today! Friday, February 3, on the Stadium Field Level of the Alamodome. The main event fighters will step on the scale, beginning at 2:00 p.m. CT. The Chávez Jr. vs. Rubio middleweight title fight and the Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr. WBO junior featherweight championship, which will take place Tomorrow! Sat... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:10:46 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_rubio_donaire_vazquez_weigh_ins_today_and_open_to_the_public/9745162 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_rubio_donaire_vazquez_weigh_ins_today_and_open_to_the_public/9745162 Chavez, Rubio, Donaire & Vazquez Weigh-ins Today and Open to the Public http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chavez_rubio_donaire_vazquez_weigh_ins_today_and_open_to_the_public/9745162 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/8176982d0b90f97b2a6ed16a478507d1d08f48c6/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f55882197.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E093D8CB9140C42D689.jpg Acclaimed boxing trainer Robert Garcia spoke to assembled media recently on his fighter, Nonito Donaire’s upcoming matchup with Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. The two boxers will be going head to head for a vacant super bantamweight title. The showdown will be the co-feature on HBO’s Boxing After Dark card featuring Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defending his [...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:47:08 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nonito_donaire_trainer_robert_garcia_talks_the_challenge_that_is_wilfredo_vazquez_jr/9736882 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nonito_donaire_trainer_robert_garcia_talks_the_challenge_that_is_wilfredo_vazquez_jr/9736882 Nonito Donaire Trainer Robert Garcia talks the challenge that is Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/nonito_donaire_trainer_robert_garcia_talks_the_challenge_that_is_wilfredo_vazquez_jr/9736882 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b93395e00b508dfaa36fce624e419a1a3fb0ff3d/mini/Naseem_Hamed_floors_6867.jpg Last Saturday, “The Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire held a open workout ahead of his matchup with Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., this weekend at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Donaire will be the co-featured bout in a card headlined by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. who will be taking on number one contender Marco Antonio Rubio. This [...] Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:01:18 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nonito_donaire_prepares_for_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_full_workout_video_highlights/9679891 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nonito_donaire_prepares_for_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_full_workout_video_highlights/9679891 Nonito Donaire prepares for Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.-Full workout video highlights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/nonito_donaire_prepares_for_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_full_workout_video_highlights/9679891 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/6/66244aa93b6ba26f4a2c2e580660d2a865619d21/mini/A_spectacular_buildup_1905.jpg The Filipino Flash Climbs to Super Bantamweight and Faces Ex-Titlist Vazquez Jr: On February 4, Nonito Donaire makes his first voyage into the waters of the 122-pound division by taking on recently deposed titlist Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. With titles at 112, 115, and 118, Donaire looks to add another belt to his collection as he continues jumping weight classes. And listening closely to Donaire’s team talk about their man’s future, their planned stay at 122 won’t take very long, with their eyes already set on the featherweight division. Donaire has entrenched himself in the top 5 of the pound-for-pound lists. He is on an incredible run that began almost 5 years ago when he shocked unbeaten Vic Darchinyan with a brutal knockout. Since then, he has barely been challenged. Will Vazquez, Jr. be able to succeed where so many others have failed? Or will he merely be another speed-bump for Donaire as he continues accumulating accolades? Date: February 4, 2012 Site: Alamodome in San Antonio... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:43:22 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nonito_donaire_vs_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_preview_prediction/9598292 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nonito_donaire_vs_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_preview_prediction/9598292 Nonito Donaire vs. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Preview & Prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/nonito_donaire_vs_wilfredo_vazquez_jr_preview_prediction/9598292 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b93395e00b508dfaa36fce624e419a1a3fb0ff3d/mini/Naseem_Hamed_floors_6867.jpg In a few weeks, HBO will showcase Top Rank's "Welcome to the Future" card from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The card is headlined by the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Marco Antonio Rubio (fake) WBC middleweight title fight. The co-feature is an extremely intriguing contest, as the Filipino Flash, Nonito Donaire, moves up to super bantamweight for the first time in his career and meets ex-titlist Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Right here, you can watch two separate video previews and promos for Welcome to the Future featuring some of the biggest names in the sport, Chavez Jr. and Donaire. The main event sees Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. taking on the toughest test of his career, in the hard-hitting Mexican slugger Marco Antonio Rubio. If he gets past this, he'll be in even deeper waters next, as he's been mandated to fight the winner of the Sergio Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin contest. First though we'll all see Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr. The Filipino Flash will make hi... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:56:09 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/welcome_to_the_future_video_previews_chavez_jr_rubio_donaire_vazquez_jr_promo_video_clips/9588383 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/welcome_to_the_future_video_previews_chavez_jr_rubio_donaire_vazquez_jr_promo_video_clips/9588383 Welcome to the Future Video Previews: Chavez Jr-Rubio & Donaire-Vazquez Jr Promo Video Clips http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/welcome_to_the_future_video_previews_chavez_jr_rubio_donaire_vazquez_jr_promo_video_clips/9588383 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/1/51e8cc6775ef7ae160107b6e1071610627726ba6/mini/Tyler_Ziolowski_v_41b5.jpg In this special training video from Top Rank, you'll get a glimpse at super bantamweight fighter and former titleholder Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Vazquez is in the midst of his training camp for his upcoming showdown against pound for pound candidate Nonito Donaire. It's a huge opportunity and a big stage for him, and he wants to make the most of it. Watch Vazquez Jr. work the speed bag in this video of his training camp. It's just a quick little video clip offering a look at Vazquez Jr. in the gym, hitting the speed bag. Does he have what it takes to shock the world and pull off the upset? It will be tough, but he's not going into this match expecting to be fodder for the Filipino Flash, that's for sure. Of course, boxing fans interested in boxing training can check out our Boxing 101 section of the website, where we offer tutorials, guides and how-tos for training in the Sweet Science, including our guide on learning how to use the speed bag. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:29:38 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wilfredo_vazquez_jr_training_video_on_the_speed_bag/9528347 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wilfredo_vazquez_jr_training_video_on_the_speed_bag/9528347 Wilfredo Vazquez Jr Training Video on the Speed Bag http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wilfredo_vazquez_jr_training_video_on_the_speed_bag/9528347 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b93395e00b508dfaa36fce624e419a1a3fb0ff3d/mini/Naseem_Hamed_floors_6867.jpg On February 4th, HBO will showcase an intriguing doubleheader from Texas headlined by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. battling Marco Antonio Rubio. The supporting bout will showcase Nonito Donaire's continued climb up to higher weight classes, as he meets the respected Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Here, you can check out the official HBO boxing video preview and promo for the Chavez Jr. vs. Rubio and Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr. doubleheader. So you can enjoy watching this quick minute long video showcasing the four fighters and the two fights on February 4th. Which fighter will steal the show, and who will move onto bigger and better things? Will Chavez Jr. vs. Sergio Martinez be next? Will Donaire's stop at 122 lbs be just long enough to capture a title and jump up even higher to featherweight, or will he stick around for a while or encounter any hiccups? We'll begin to get some answers to these questions and more in a few weeks. After you check out the video preview and HBO boxing promo ... Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:04:58 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_jr_vs_rubio_donaire_vs_vazquez_jr_video_promo_preview/9346943 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_jr_vs_rubio_donaire_vs_vazquez_jr_video_promo_preview/9346943 Chavez Jr vs. Rubio & Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr Video Promo & Preview http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chavez_jr_vs_rubio_donaire_vs_vazquez_jr_video_promo_preview/9346943 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/6/76025c36885c1de401280a330fbb95c63d90f98c/mini/Chavez_V_Parisi_1d79.jpg - Nonito Donaire, having officially vacated his WBC and WBO bantamweight titles, is planning a move to junior featherweight (112 pounds) and his promoter, Top Rank, is seeking a bout with second-generation Puerto Rican former world champ, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. for the now-vacant WBO title in that division. According to WBO officials, the bout is tentatively scheduled for February of next year. - Donaire and Vazquez will be battling for the world title formerly held by Jorge Arce, who has vacated the title in favor of a return to bantamweight (118 pounds) and a shot at the vacant WBO title against Indonesia's Angky Angkotta on Nov. 26 in Mexico. - "The Nordic Nightmare," Robert Helenius will take on Brit Dereck Chisora for the vacant European heavyweight title on Dec. 3. The bout will serve as chief support to the Alexander Povetkin-Cedric Boswell main event at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. - WBO cruiserweight champ Marco Huck has extended his promotional contract with Sauerland Event fo Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:44:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/boxing_briefs_latest_on_donaire_more/8211994 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/boxing_briefs_latest_on_donaire_more/8211994 Boxing briefs: Latest on Donaire, more http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/boxing_briefs_latest_on_donaire_more/8211994 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b93395e00b508dfaa36fce624e419a1a3fb0ff3d/mini/Naseem_Hamed_floors_6867.jpg