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Rafael Vazquez fighting for a higher purpose

Rafael Vazquez poses during press conference to promote

Photo credit: Taylor Hallman

Featherweight contender Rafael Vazquez is motivated by many things. But being the best boxer in the world, believe or not, isn’t at the top of the motivational list.

Vazquez has a 5-year-old daughter with autism. She has given him a completely different perspective on life and where he fits in.

Said Vazquez: “When I was young I was running the streets crazy. But when my daughter was...

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