Former world super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez has died at the age of 46.
It was announced in November that the Mexican, nicknamed ‘Magnifico’, had been diagnosed with cancer.
Vazquez held the IBF, WBC and The Ring super bantamweight world titles in a 49-fight career that included 44 wins and five losses.
He had a famous rivalry with compatriot Rafael Marquez, with the pair winning each of their four bouts between 2007 and 2010.
Vazquez retired after losing his last fight.
“Thank you Israel for the many wonderful memories you gave us through your actions inside the ring but most importantly outside it,” WBC president Mauricio Suleiman wrote on social media.
“Now you are eternal, rest in peace, everything will be alright.”