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Three-Time Boxing Champ Israel Vazquez Dead At 46 After Cancer Battle

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Mexican boxer Israel Vazquez -- a former three-time world champion in the super bantamweight division -- has passed away at 46 years old after a battle with cancer.

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the news in a social media post ... stating the fighter is "finally resting in peace" a month after his diagnosis was made public.

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"May God give strength and support to his wife Laura, their children, family and friends during these difficult times," Sulaiman said on X.