Vazquez goes on the offensive, wins unanimous decision over Bone
A step up in weight for Miguel Vazquez produced a revitalized attack for the former world champion—and a familiar result.
Defensive-minded Vazquez vows more aggressive approach against Bone
Miguel Vazquez has long eschewed the traditional blood-and-guts approach of his Mexican countrymen. So don’t expect the onetime 135-pound champion to all of a sudden turn into a power puncher just because he’s jumping up in weight for Saturday’s 144-pound clash with Erick Bone.
Bone promises better showing in second shot as a fill-in against a former champ
Erick Bone was chilling in New York early last March when he got the call: The second-ever Premier Boxing Champions card was taking place in 24 hours in Ontario, California, and a replacement opponent was needed for former 147-pound champ Shawn Porter.
Vazquez hopes move up in weight gets his career back on a championship track
Miguel Vazquez was considered the world’s top 135-pound boxer entering the seventh defense of his title against Mickey Bey in September 2014.
With Diaz sidelined by injury, Vazquez now slated to face Bone on May 28
Erick Bone challenged former world champions in his last two bouts, coming up short in both instances. He’s hoping the third time will be the charm when he battles ex-champ Miguel Vazquez on May 28.
