Q & A with Wilfredo Vasquez Jr.


Just a few weeks back Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr 18-0-1(15) joined his father as the first Puerto Rican father/Son combination to win a world title when he KO’d Marvin Sonsona in 4 rounds to capture the vacant WBO Super Bantamweight crown. Going it is was seen by many as a 50-50 contest, clearly Vazquez was paying attention to this and demolished his younger Filipino opponent who was thought to be the second coming of Manny Pacquiao. Vazquez 25, came into the fight with without any amateur experience and only 77 rounds in the pro’s however what he does have is a big punch something he’s inherited from his father of the same name who in the late 80’s early 90’s won 3 world title as three weight’s including Super Bantamweight. Here’s what Vazquez had to say.

Hello Wilfredo, welcome to 15rounds.com

Anson Wainwright – Congratulation’s on winning your first World title. Looking back at the fight what can you remember about the fight & What did it mean to you personally to realize your dream?

Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr – Thanks, I remember all of my fans supporting me, this was my biggest accomplishment in my life, being able to win the title and make history with my Father it was a big dream.

Anson Wainwright – You’ve only fought once in Puerto Rico so far in your career but what did it mean to you that you won the title in front of your own people?

Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr – I fought only once before but I’m use to fight with the fans behind me in Kissimmee, Florida where a lot of Puerto Rican’s live and I made most of my career.

Anson Wainwright – Word is that you have to make your first defence against Zsolt Bedak of Hungary. Though it’s early days for you what are your feelings about that fight and the possibility that you may end up travelling to Europe to defend your title?

Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr – Yes we made a commitment with the WBO to fight mandatory challenger Bedak, my Promoter (Tuto Zabala Jr) is working hard with my Father to bring the fight to Puerto Rico.

Anson Wainwright – As many people know your the son of Wilfredo Vazquez Snr. Can you tell us what it meant to you to follow in your fathers foot steps as he was a 3 weight world champion?

Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr – I will take it step by step, I will love to do it but we are only starting.

Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us what it was like growing up with famous father in Puerto Rico? Can you tell us how and when you first become drawn to Boxing?

Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr – It was nice but also some pressure, I became interested in becoming a fighter after my daughter was born and I was without a job, I saw it like an opportunity to support my family and everything has come out well.

Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about the team behind you, your manager, trainer & promoter as well as where you regularly train for your fights?

Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr – I train in my Father’s gym in Bayamon, My Father is my manager and trainer, Tuto Zabala Jr my promoter, Angel Rosario my assistant trainer and Roberto Quesada my cut man.

Anson Wainwright – Your father fought in 20 world title fights and many of them took place around the world. Were you with him for any of these fights and what can you tell us about those experience’s?

Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr – I only went to a couple of fights, the one I remember most was the Orlando Canizales in San Antonio (Vazquez Snr was the underdog but won a twelve round decision).

Anson Wainwright – When your not fighting what do you like to do to relax?

Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr – Spend time with my wife and daughter.

Anson Wainwright – Did you have an amateur career before you turned pro?

Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr – No amateur fights, I only fought in school and on he street.LOL

Anson Wainwright – Finally do you have a message for your fans in Puerto Rico & the rest of the world?

Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr – I want to send my best and keep supporting WV2.

Thanks for your time Champ.

Thanks to you for the opportunity.

Anson Wainwright
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THE COMMON-SENSE DEFENSE: Consumers can fend off scams with tips, agency help. website free grant money

The Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, OH) March 23, 2006 Byline: Tracy Turner Mar. 23–The lottery notification looked real enough that Sharlene Hicks thought she’d won $2 million.

But after paying the $30 fee the company required, all Hicks got was a list of lottery games — and no prize money.

Frustrated, Hicks contacted the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio, which helped her learn that she was just one of thousands of Ohioans who were scammed last year.

Ohioans filed more than 21,230 fraud and identity-theft complaints in 2005 with the Federal Trade Commission alone. But consumers can reduce their chance of being defrauded just by being skeptical about offers that seem too good to be true. Joan Coughlin of the Better Business Bureau said these are the most prominent scams in play, and offered tips on how to combat them.

tturner@dispatch.com BOGUS PRIZES , SWEEPSTAKES AND LOTTERIES The scam : You’re told you’ve won a prize, but are asked for a payment to expedite the prize. Best defense : Ignore the offer; read the fine print. Contact the Direct Marketing Association (www.the-dma.org) and request your name be removed from mailing lists. Register with the Federal Trade Commission’s “do-not-call” list (www.donotcall.gov) to keep offers like it from arriving via phone. Counterattack : Contact the Better Business Bureau (614-486-6336) to verify the offer’s legitimacy or file a complaint. Research the company at www.columbus-ohbbb.org.

CASH GRANTS , CREDIT REPAIR , ADVANCE – FEE LOAN OFFERS The scam : You’re asked to pay a fee to receive a loan or funding information. Best defense : Don’t go for “free grant money” offers; legitimate grants don’t need to be repaid. Keep your creditcard, bank-account and Social Security numbers away from strangers. Counterattack : Check with the Better Business Bureau to verify the legitimacy of the company. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov) or the Ohio attorney general (www.ag.state.oh.us). site free grant money

WORK – AT – HOME SCHEMES The scam : Someone offers you a wealthbuilding plan but can’t make good on its promise. Best defense : Get earnings claims in writing from the company offering the deal. If the opportunity costs you $500 or more, the promoter must back up the earnings claim in a written document. Scrutinize all franchise offers; interview one or more previous franchisees or investors in person, preferably where the business operates. Consult a lawyer or accountant before signing a deal. Counterattack : File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, the FTC or the Ohio attorney general.

FAKE INTERNET AUCTIONS The scam : Goods are delivered that are less valuable than advertised, or undelivered. Best defense : Know the seller; check the seller’s online-feedback rating. Learn what you’re bidding on and the conditions of sale, including the seller’s return policy and who pays for shipping. If you buy, use a credit card; it offers the most protection. Use anti-virus software and a firewall; update both regularly. Counterattack : Notify the FTC, the Department of Commerce (www.commerce.gov) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (www.usps.com/postalinspectors).

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