Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. receives too much hype due to a bloodline derived of boxing royalty. Hector Camacho Jr. tried too hard to be just like his father. Laila Ali used her name most advantageously, a crossover success in various media outlets because of her lineage. Ronald Hearns, Jorge Paez Jr., and James McGirt Jr. were dealt exposing defeats by the sport that made their fathers famous. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., 19-0-1 (16), is the Rodney Dangerfield of juniors, who, despite obvious accomplishments, has not gotten respect commensurate to his achievements. It is Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. who has achieved the most inside a boxing ring, and seemingly has the potential to challenge the considerable legacy established by his famous father.
Boxing was not part of Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.?s life plan, content earning a living as a croupier at a lavish casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was studying at college as well, spending any remaining time with his wife and newborn daughter. Then fate intervened and Vazquez Jr. was laid off by downsizing at his work. His life in turmoil, Vazquez looked at his father?s life as a possible model. After six months of solitary training, Vazquez Jr. threw a punch in the ring for the first time at age 21. Incredibly, the payoff came only three year
