VAZQUEZ SE FUE A JUYIR:
Publicado: Vie Nov 28, 2008 4:51 am
Nothing official yet, but rumors exist that current WBC super bantamweight world champion Israel Vázquez could renounce the WBC belt, leaving the title to Toshiaki Nishioka, currently the WBC's interim monarch. Vasquez is recoving from surgery on his right eye due to a retinal tear and may not be able to fight again until April. WBC President José Sulaimán plans to discuss the situtaion with the 122lb superstar. "If he cannot defend, Vasquez could be named Emeritus Champion so that he can become the mandatory challenger at whatever weight he wants," said Sulaimán about the possibility that Israel could elevate to the featherweight division. As for Nishioka, Sulaimán said that he should collide with the top rated Rafael Márquez, or with the winner of a bout among the highest rated contenders. Second is Jhonny González.