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By Jake Donovan - He came along shortly after the boom of sons of famous fighting fathers, but familiar bloodlines were all that Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. had in common with his Generation Next peers.
It turned out to be the highest compliment he could receive.
In an industry where who you know often serves a lot better than what you know, Vazquez Jr. decided to go about his business the hard way and actually earn his keep. Sure, his father – former three-division champion Wilfredo Sr - helped open the door, and was able to push his son to become a fixture on the Telemundo boxing circuit.
But once the bell rings, what you know – or as has far too often been the case with fighting offspring, what you don’t know – eventually defines who you are as a fighter. The less you accomplish, the greater the chance your name will only be discussed in an accusatory tone.
Wilfredo Vazquez Jr was given that chance last weekend to show what he’s learned. Nothing but compliments and glowing reviews have followed on the heels of his fourth-round body shot knockout of previously unbeaten Marvin Sonsona.
The title opportunity turned out to be a well-calculated risk, as there were questions galore on both sides of the headlining bout in San Juan, Puerto Rico. [Click Here To Read More]
It turned out to be the highest compliment he could receive.
In an industry where who you know often serves a lot better than what you know, Vazquez Jr. decided to go about his business the hard way and actually earn his keep. Sure, his father – former three-division champion Wilfredo Sr - helped open the door, and was able to push his son to become a fixture on the Telemundo boxing circuit.
But once the bell rings, what you know – or as has far too often been the case with fighting offspring, what you don’t know – eventually defines who you are as a fighter. The less you accomplish, the greater the chance your name will only be discussed in an accusatory tone.
Wilfredo Vazquez Jr was given that chance last weekend to show what he’s learned. Nothing but compliments and glowing reviews have followed on the heels of his fourth-round body shot knockout of previously unbeaten Marvin Sonsona.
The title opportunity turned out to be a well-calculated risk, as there were questions galore on both sides of the headlining bout in San Juan, Puerto Rico. [Click Here To Read More]
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