Rafael Marquez out for Vazquez Jr.; Oquendo steps in for Marquez

September 18, 2012 by
Filed under: Boxing News 

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, former world champion Rafael Marquez has pulled out of his October 6 showdown with fellow former champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.

“Rafael Marquez is facing health problems and working on some personal issues and will not fight against Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.,” said Vazquez promoter Peter Rivera. “Now, we are going to make Vazquez Jr. against Oquendo, a fight long awaited by Puerto Rican fans.

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