Three-time boxing world champion Israel Vazquez fighting for his life after heartbreaking cancer diagnosis

FORMER boxing champion Israel Vazquez is warring a heartbreaking crab diagnosis.

Vazquez was a three-time super-bantamweight champ and had an iconic four-fight bid with Mexican rival Rafael Marquez.

He mislaid the opening bout, earlier doubly beating Marquez but losing their 4th and last combat successful 2010.

Vazquez retired afterwards but has been confronted with a crab battle.

The WBC, whose loop helium doubly won, launched a GoFundMe leafage for the boxer.

A connection read: "Our beloved champion has received a devastating crab diagnosis.

"The WBC is astatine his side, attempting to bring successful his household from Mexico and making definite helium gets the attraction helium deserves.

"But helium needs your emotion and support, too. Show this humble and courageous warrior what helium means to you.

"With a dollar, a supplication and a enactment to his family. One of the astir compelling and compassionate boxers of each times needs your help.

"There's nary clip to waste. Stand successful his corner, now!"

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman posted online: "We are highly grateful for those who person fixed a donation to enactment Israel Vazquez.

"His woman and kids are successful tears to spot the unthinkable absorption from the boxing assemblage Thank you!"