Rodel Mayol stuns Edgar Sosa, Marvin Sonsona draws in Ontario

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Andre Ward's domination of Mikkel Kessler wasn't the only upset of the night in boxing.

Rodel Mayol shocked long-reigning 108-pound titlist Edgar Sosa with a second round knockout in Mexico, winning the WBC junior flyweight title and completing what was really a hell of a year for the Filipino scrapper. Mayol (26-4-1, 20 KO) battled to a draw and a tight technical decision loss this year in two fights with Ivan Calderon, and the upset win over Sosa raises his stock significantly. He fought three fights with what were considered the two best at 108 pounds, and he wound up on top against Sosa.

In Ontario, Marvin Sonsona went to a draw with Alejandro Hernandez in an unimpressive performance. Sonsona lost his 115-pound title on the scales in the morning. The Boxing Bulletin's Andrew Fruman was in attendance at the fight, and also described Sonsona's performance as unimpressive. The same was said about Steve Molitor's eight-round win over Jose Saez.

Both Mikkel Kessler (14) and Edgar Sosa (20) were ranked in our pound-for-pound top 20, so look out for two new additions tomorrow when we update our rankings. And look for some fast rises for Andre Ward and Rodel Mayol in their divisions, too.

Source: badlefthook.com

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Sonsona loses title belt after weigh-in Saturday

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Three months ago Marvin Sonsona won the WBO junior bantamweight title in the ring at Casino Rama, but this morning he lost that belt on the scale.

Sonsona, an undefeated 19-year-old from the Philippines, weighed in this morning at 117.6 pounds, 2.6 pounds above the junior bantamweight limit. And while he will still headline tonight's Rumble at Rama boxing event, WBO rules force him to relinquish the title if he wins.

But the title is still at stake for Alejandro "Payasito" Hernandez, who made the 115-pound limit and can win the belt if he defeats Sonsona tonight.

At Thursday's news conference Sonsona told his promoter, Allan Tremblay, that he weighed 120 pounds and seemed confident he could make weight.

That same day Tremblay told reporters that Sonsona – who has grown three centimetres since September – wouldn't remain in the 115-pound division much longer.

"He's a young guy exploding into a man," Tremblay said after Saturday's weigh-in.

Even after giving up solid food mid-week Sonsona couldn't slim down any further. When a Friday night workout only got him to 117, Tremblay decided to forfeit the title rather than try something drastic to make weight.

"He could have drained himself down to 115, but after six rounds he would have been a depleted fighter," he said, noting the danger in sending a dehydrated fighter into the ring. "Why kill him? Why take a possible loss when we have another plan for him anyway?"

That plan includes moving Sonsona up to the 122-pound division, where Tremblay currently promotes Filipino prospect Ciso Morales and former IBF champ Steve Molitor.

Tremblay also hinted Sonsona's move to a new weight class would foreshadow a similar move by Molitor, who is currently in line to fight for the IBF's 122-pound title.

Molitor looked lean and strong when he weighed for the co-main event Saturday morning. He weighed 126.2 pounds, 4.2 pounds above his normal fighting weight but easily below the 130-pound limit for Saturday night's bout against Argentina's Jorge Saez.

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SONSONA FAILS TO MAKE WEIGHT, VACATES TITLE

By Rob Cruz, PhilBoxing.com

Note that this weigh-in takes place the same day as the fight due to the governing rules of the Ontario Athletic Commission.

Reigning WBO Junior Bantamweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) weighed in this morning at 117.6lbs and vacated his WBO World Title.

His opponent Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO’s, WBO#15) weighed in at 115lbs. Should Hernandez wins the match up tonight, he will win the WBO vacated Junior Bantamweight world tite.

Marvin did not make the contractual weight of 115lbs, however the fight is still on. After this fight, there are plans to move Marvin Sonsona up in weight for another world title. Marvin’s coaches and management did not force Marvin to lose the extra 2.6lbs due to further possible dehydration during the fight that will put Marvin at risk.

Former IBF Junior Featherweight champion “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor (30-1, 12 KO’s, IBF #2) weighed in at 126.2 lbs. His opponent from Argentina, Jose “Pamperito” Saez (17-8-4, 8 KO’s) weighed in at 125.2lbs

The Molitor vs Saez is this evening's co-main event in an eight round bout.

Both the Sonsona-Hernandez and Molitor-Saez fights will be broadcast in Canada on TSN on Saturday, November 21st, beginning at 10:30 PM, as well as on Solar Sports in the Philippines, and on a national carrier in Mexico.

Making his Canadian debut is Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales from Bohol, Philippines weighed in at 121.4 lbs. His opponent of Mexico Miguel Gonzales weighed in at 122.2 lbs. The two are matched up in an undercard bout not televised in Canada.

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SONSONA, MORALES LOOKING SHARP AT TRAINING CAMP

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 Oct 2009

Mandaue City - WBO superflyweight champ “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona continues his preparation for his first defense of his world title belt against Mexico’s Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez (22W-7L-1D, 11KO's) on November 21 in Canada. He sparred for six rounds against Richard Betos of the Braveheart Boxing Club Tuesday and another eight rounds against Betos Wednesday afternoon.

The 19 year old southpaw is undefeated in 14 fights with 12 knockouts and is the second youngest Filipino boxing champion aside from being the second most famous left hander from Gen. Santos City.

His challenger Hernandez has never been knocked out. His ring name “Payasito” means little clown. But there is no clowning around as far as Donaire and Sonsona are concerned as they moved their training regimen up a notch. Team Sonsona moved to the IPI Gym in Mandaue City late last week.

Sonsona also hit the punch mitts with Donaire and shadow boxed after the session. Donaire is amazed with Sonsona’s power and said that the champion hits like a lightweight.

Sonsona’s morning roadwork consists of running up the hills of Busay together with the other boxers in the gym. News crews from the television stations here in Cebu have been visiting their training camp.

WBO Oriental superbantamweight titlist Ciso ‘Kid Terrible’ Morales also trains in the same gym. Morales spent Wednesday afternoon shadow boxing, hitting the punch mitts and heavy bag. He also had a defensive drill in which Donaire chased him around the ring and tried to hit him. He will fight in the undercard against Mexico’s Miguel Angel Gonzales Piedras (10W-1 L, 4 KO’s).

The fight card is billed as RUMBLE IN RAMA X and will be held in Orillia, Ontario, Canada.

(This article is originally posted at Philboxing.com)

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