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Rafael Márquez Méndez (born March 25, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico). Former world champion at the IBF / IBO Bantamweight (118 lb) and WBC Super Bantamweight (122 lb) divisions.

Márquez's began his professional boxing career with an eighth round knockout loss to former WBC Bantamweight champion Victor Rabanales.

In 2001, Márquez first gained recognition by defeating former world champion Mark Johnson by a split decision. In a rematch bout, Márquez knockout Johnson in the eight round, cementing his popularity. In February 15, 2003, he defeated Tim Austin to claim the IBF Bantamweight title. Márquez went on to successfully defend his title seven times. His notable title defenses were two victories over Mauricio Pastrana, a decision win over Ricardo Vargas and two knockout victories over former IBO Bantamweight champion Silence Mabuza, whom he defeated for the second time on August 5, 2006.

Márquez moved up in weight division to challenge and defeat Israel Vazquez in seven rounds. However, in a rematch on July, 2007, Márquez loss his title after being defeated and knockout by Vazquez in the sixth round. Márquez was ranked number three in The Ring magazine's pound-for-pound rankings. and ranked as the Ring Magazine's number one Bantamweight boxer. He later became the top ranked boxer in the Super Bantamweight division before his recent loss.