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A wicked left hook to the body finished the job for Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Marvin Sonsona could not beat the count. The official time was 2:01 of the fourth round.
Now WBO super-bantamweight champion at 25 years of age, Vazquez improved his record to 18 wins and 1 draw, 15 KOs.
19-year old Sonsona (now 14-1-1, 12 KOs) suffered the first defeat of his young boxing career. Sonsona, who was forced to vacate his superflyweight title for not making the contracted weight of 115 pounds in his last fight against Alejandro Hernandez, skipped the bantamweight class.
Both fighters started off cautiously. A couple of left straights by Sonsona to the head of Vazquez earned him the 1st round on my scorecard.
But it was Vazquez onwards. Vazquez's punches began to find their targets opening a small cut under the left eye of Sonsona.
In the fourth round, Vazquez landed a series of blows to the head and body of Sonsona while the latter was trapped on the ropes. A massive left hook to the liver sent Sonsona to the canvas and ended the fight.
- Marshall N. B., marx1047@lycos.com
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Sunday, 28 February 2010
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Making History for Puerto Rican and Filipino Boxing -- 15Rounds
By Alejandro Echevarria, 15Rounds.com
“Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0-1 12KO’s) and Wilfredo “Papito” Vazquez Jr. (17-0-1 14KO’s) will be looking to make history and add to the brewing rivalry between Puerto Rico and the Phillipines come Saturday night. The two undefeated boxers will square off for the WBO super bantamweight title at the Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum in Bayamón Puerto Rico.
Sonsona is, along with Ben Villaflor (54-8-7 31KO’s), one of the two youngest ever Filipino world champions having both won their first belts at the age of 19. Unlike Villaflor, whose last fight was fifteen round decision loss against Puerto Rican Samuel Serrano, Sonsona is moving up in weight, two divisions, to look for his second world title. After winning the WBO super flyweight title from Puerto Rican José “Carita” López (39-8-2 32KO’s) last year but having failed to make weight for his first defense against Alejandro Hernández (22-7-2 11KO’s), “Marvelous” skipped the bantamweights altogether and is aiming to become the youngest ever two division Filipino world champion.
Vazquez Jr. on his part is also a young fighter at 25. Not as young in years as his next opponent but the fact that he didn’t have an amateur career helps him look fresher than his age would suggest. Still, it is not age which offers a spot on the history books for “Papito” but his lineage. His father, Wilfredo “The Pride of Puerto Rico” Vazquez is a former three division world champion and one of the island’s most cherished fighters. Winning the world title this Saturday would make them the first ever Puerto Rican father and son duo to win world titles.
Still, more history could, and probably will, be made this Saturday. This is because for several years now, a rivalry has been developing between Puerto Rico and the Philippines in terms of boxing. Manny Pacquiao, by himself, has made sure that Filipino boxers are considered when speaking of any division south of junior middleweight but he may only be the tip of the iceberg.
The biggest match to date is Pacuqiao knocking Cotto out but many other titles have been disputed and many other match-ups have produced great battles. Even though it was mostly one sided, Juan Manuel López and Gerry Peñalosa was an entertaining fight with good action with the WBO super bantamweight title on the line. Recently, Mario Santiago and Bernabe Concepcion gave us a good show on the same card that Eric Morel and Gerry Peñalosa fought for an interim version of the WBO bantamweight title. Sonsona himself showed maturity well beyond his years when he fought tough veteran “Carita” in a very entertaining affair and Rodel Mayol gave Iván Calderón all he could handle for twelve rounds over the course of two title defenses.
Come Saturday night, we will have two young, undefeated fighters fighting for their countries, their place in history and their livelihood. Sonsona, an accomplished amateur boxer, enjoys clear advantages in reach and amateur experience while Vazquez Jr. should be more comfortable at the weight and should come in the heavier man.
At 115lbs. Sonsona had serious power. Only “Carita” López, a man who has never been stopped, went more than five rounds with the Filipino and when they met each other September of last year. López was down on the fourth and never really recovered fron the straight left that put him there. Nonetheless, Sonsona’s failure to make weight for his first defense and the resulting draw may have shed a little bit of light into his incredible power. Enjoying advantages in size over of his previous opponents may have proved very advantageous and he is now jumping, not one, but two divisions and seven pounds north to face a natural super bantamweight.
Sonsona is also a southpaw with good punching technique and decent ring generalship. Yet, he often carries his hands low and keeps his stance wide when looking to counter. This could prove dangerous against Vazquez Jr. who has good power on his hands and can go to the body fairly well. Sonsona’s skinnier frame may be too available for Vazquez Jr. if he can’t keep the Puerto Rican at bay with jabs and straight lefts.
Papito will most likely carry the weight advantage the day of the fight and will have a hometown crowd cheering for every punch he throws. He should also feel more comfortable absorbing punishment and if he can take Sonsona’s firepower for the first half of the fight, has a chance of wearing the Filipino down. It must be noted that Vazquez Jr. has not faced a southpaw the likes of Sonsona and he may find it difficult to adapt his footwork properly.
With both fighters carrying power and motivation into the fight, this should be an exciting bout with a very good chance of ending before the final bell. Sonsona said he will look for the knockout and his own piece of history, Vazquez Jr. says he is looking for the money a victory would put him in position to earn. With WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” López set to defend against Bernabe Concepción this summer, the rivalry between the nations just keeps getting more interesting.
Source: 15rounds.com
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“Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0-1 12KO’s) and Wilfredo “Papito” Vazquez Jr. (17-0-1 14KO’s) will be looking to make history and add to the brewing rivalry between Puerto Rico and the Phillipines come Saturday night. The two undefeated boxers will square off for the WBO super bantamweight title at the Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum in Bayamón Puerto Rico.
Sonsona is, along with Ben Villaflor (54-8-7 31KO’s), one of the two youngest ever Filipino world champions having both won their first belts at the age of 19. Unlike Villaflor, whose last fight was fifteen round decision loss against Puerto Rican Samuel Serrano, Sonsona is moving up in weight, two divisions, to look for his second world title. After winning the WBO super flyweight title from Puerto Rican José “Carita” López (39-8-2 32KO’s) last year but having failed to make weight for his first defense against Alejandro Hernández (22-7-2 11KO’s), “Marvelous” skipped the bantamweights altogether and is aiming to become the youngest ever two division Filipino world champion.
Vazquez Jr. on his part is also a young fighter at 25. Not as young in years as his next opponent but the fact that he didn’t have an amateur career helps him look fresher than his age would suggest. Still, it is not age which offers a spot on the history books for “Papito” but his lineage. His father, Wilfredo “The Pride of Puerto Rico” Vazquez is a former three division world champion and one of the island’s most cherished fighters. Winning the world title this Saturday would make them the first ever Puerto Rican father and son duo to win world titles.
Still, more history could, and probably will, be made this Saturday. This is because for several years now, a rivalry has been developing between Puerto Rico and the Philippines in terms of boxing. Manny Pacquiao, by himself, has made sure that Filipino boxers are considered when speaking of any division south of junior middleweight but he may only be the tip of the iceberg.
The biggest match to date is Pacuqiao knocking Cotto out but many other titles have been disputed and many other match-ups have produced great battles. Even though it was mostly one sided, Juan Manuel López and Gerry Peñalosa was an entertaining fight with good action with the WBO super bantamweight title on the line. Recently, Mario Santiago and Bernabe Concepcion gave us a good show on the same card that Eric Morel and Gerry Peñalosa fought for an interim version of the WBO bantamweight title. Sonsona himself showed maturity well beyond his years when he fought tough veteran “Carita” in a very entertaining affair and Rodel Mayol gave Iván Calderón all he could handle for twelve rounds over the course of two title defenses.
Come Saturday night, we will have two young, undefeated fighters fighting for their countries, their place in history and their livelihood. Sonsona, an accomplished amateur boxer, enjoys clear advantages in reach and amateur experience while Vazquez Jr. should be more comfortable at the weight and should come in the heavier man.
At 115lbs. Sonsona had serious power. Only “Carita” López, a man who has never been stopped, went more than five rounds with the Filipino and when they met each other September of last year. López was down on the fourth and never really recovered fron the straight left that put him there. Nonetheless, Sonsona’s failure to make weight for his first defense and the resulting draw may have shed a little bit of light into his incredible power. Enjoying advantages in size over of his previous opponents may have proved very advantageous and he is now jumping, not one, but two divisions and seven pounds north to face a natural super bantamweight.
Sonsona is also a southpaw with good punching technique and decent ring generalship. Yet, he often carries his hands low and keeps his stance wide when looking to counter. This could prove dangerous against Vazquez Jr. who has good power on his hands and can go to the body fairly well. Sonsona’s skinnier frame may be too available for Vazquez Jr. if he can’t keep the Puerto Rican at bay with jabs and straight lefts.
Papito will most likely carry the weight advantage the day of the fight and will have a hometown crowd cheering for every punch he throws. He should also feel more comfortable absorbing punishment and if he can take Sonsona’s firepower for the first half of the fight, has a chance of wearing the Filipino down. It must be noted that Vazquez Jr. has not faced a southpaw the likes of Sonsona and he may find it difficult to adapt his footwork properly.
With both fighters carrying power and motivation into the fight, this should be an exciting bout with a very good chance of ending before the final bell. Sonsona said he will look for the knockout and his own piece of history, Vazquez Jr. says he is looking for the money a victory would put him in position to earn. With WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” López set to defend against Bernabe Concepción this summer, the rivalry between the nations just keeps getting more interesting.
Source: 15rounds.com
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010
8CN Exclusive Interview With “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona -- 8CountNews
By Lorne Scoggins, 8CountNews.com
At only 19 years of age, “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona is a fighter with tons of potential. After 150 fights as an amateur, he is now undefeated as a pro. He has stayed very busy since his professional debut. Since the summer of 2007 he has amassed an impressive record of 14-0-1 with 12 KOs. He's now in training for his February 27th bout with another undefeated prospect, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (17-0-1, with 14 KOs). The winner of the match will secure the vacant WBO super bantamweight title. Sonsona will be moving up from the super flyweight division.
Many have pointed out similarities between Sonsona and pound for pound king, Manny Pacquiao. Both are from General Santos City, both are south paws, and both debuted professionally at 106 lbs. 8CN caught up with Sonsona during a time out from his training. Sonsona humbly denied any comparisons with the man he called his idol.
8CN: Thanks for talking with 8CN, Marvin. How's your training coming along?
MS: It's going well. For the first part of my training I was at the Kennel Boxing Gym in San Leandro California. Now I'm training in Puerto Rico.
8CN: You're facing a tough, undefeated opponent. Do you feel prepared for the Vazquez fight?
MS: Of course. I'm well prepared and ready to win the fight with Vasquez.
8CN: How do you think the fight will play out? Do you have a round prediction?
MS: For me, I'll do my best and the rest is up to the Lord to decide who's going to win, but for my part, I'm going to give everything I got to win this fight.
8CN: A lot of people are comparing you to a young Manny Pacquiao. How has Manny influenced you?
MS: He is my idol! All the Filipino boxers idolize Manny. Nobody will ever be like he him. He's one of a kind.
8CN: As you know, Manny will be fighting Joshua Clottey on March 13. Do you want to share your thoughts on that fight?
MS: I think Manny will win this fight. He's very good at what he does.
8CN: You're going to be moving up from super flyweight to super bantamweight. Do you plan to keep moving up so you can conquer several weight classes?
MS: No. Manny is the only one who can do so well at many different weight classes. Nobody can follow in his footsteps because he is the best and he made his own way. For me, whatever opportunities Jesus gives me I'll take.
8CN: Do you have any final thoughts you'd like to share with your fans?
MS: I'd like to ask everyone to please pray for me and all the boxers who want to be world champions, and on this Saturday, please say a special prayer for me to win this fight. It is for the honor of our country.
8CN: Thank you for taking the time to talk with us and may God bless you.
MS: Ok. Thank you very much sir.
Contact Lorne: lscoggins@8countnews.com
Special thanks to my wife, Ritchie, for acting as interpreter for this interview.
Source: 8countnews.com
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At only 19 years of age, “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona is a fighter with tons of potential. After 150 fights as an amateur, he is now undefeated as a pro. He has stayed very busy since his professional debut. Since the summer of 2007 he has amassed an impressive record of 14-0-1 with 12 KOs. He's now in training for his February 27th bout with another undefeated prospect, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (17-0-1, with 14 KOs). The winner of the match will secure the vacant WBO super bantamweight title. Sonsona will be moving up from the super flyweight division.
Many have pointed out similarities between Sonsona and pound for pound king, Manny Pacquiao. Both are from General Santos City, both are south paws, and both debuted professionally at 106 lbs. 8CN caught up with Sonsona during a time out from his training. Sonsona humbly denied any comparisons with the man he called his idol.
8CN: Thanks for talking with 8CN, Marvin. How's your training coming along?
MS: It's going well. For the first part of my training I was at the Kennel Boxing Gym in San Leandro California. Now I'm training in Puerto Rico.
8CN: You're facing a tough, undefeated opponent. Do you feel prepared for the Vazquez fight?
MS: Of course. I'm well prepared and ready to win the fight with Vasquez.
8CN: How do you think the fight will play out? Do you have a round prediction?
MS: For me, I'll do my best and the rest is up to the Lord to decide who's going to win, but for my part, I'm going to give everything I got to win this fight.
8CN: A lot of people are comparing you to a young Manny Pacquiao. How has Manny influenced you?
MS: He is my idol! All the Filipino boxers idolize Manny. Nobody will ever be like he him. He's one of a kind.
8CN: As you know, Manny will be fighting Joshua Clottey on March 13. Do you want to share your thoughts on that fight?
MS: I think Manny will win this fight. He's very good at what he does.
8CN: You're going to be moving up from super flyweight to super bantamweight. Do you plan to keep moving up so you can conquer several weight classes?
MS: No. Manny is the only one who can do so well at many different weight classes. Nobody can follow in his footsteps because he is the best and he made his own way. For me, whatever opportunities Jesus gives me I'll take.
8CN: Do you have any final thoughts you'd like to share with your fans?
MS: I'd like to ask everyone to please pray for me and all the boxers who want to be world champions, and on this Saturday, please say a special prayer for me to win this fight. It is for the honor of our country.
8CN: Thank you for taking the time to talk with us and may God bless you.
MS: Ok. Thank you very much sir.
Contact Lorne: lscoggins@8countnews.com
Special thanks to my wife, Ritchie, for acting as interpreter for this interview.
Source: 8countnews.com
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Marvin Sonsona, the Next Manny Pacquiao, Faces Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. -- FanHouse
By Lem Satterfield, FanHouse
In a clash of talented, unbeaten fighters who are competing for the vacant WBO super bantamweight (122 pounds) title, 19-year-old, southpaw, Filipino sensation, "Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona will meet 25-year-old Wilfredo "WV2" Vazquez Jr. at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, in Vazquez's hometown of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, on March 27.
Sansona is considered the Philippines' next Manny Pacquiao.
"Manny is Manny. It's hard following in his footsteps. But all that I can be is my best, and, hopefully, bring another world title home," said Sansona. "Fighting in his [Vazquez's] hometown doesn't bother me. The officials will be fair, and I have a lot of Puerto Rican fans, too. I'm not sure if it'll end in a knockout, but it's going to be a very good fight."
The son of the former world champion by the same name, Vazquez (17-0-1, 14 KOs) is riding an eight-fight winning streak that includes six knockouts, including stoppages in his past two bouts.
Coming off of November's seventh-round knockout of Genaro Garcia, Vazquez is after his third, consecutive stoppage, and can make history by becoming the first Puerto Rican son of a former titlist to also win a crown.
A unanimous decision by Sansona (14-0-1, 12 KOs) dethroned Jose Lopez as WBO super flyweight (115 pounds) champion in September.
But following his first defense of that title -- November's 12-round draw with Alejandro Hernandez -- Sansona was forced to vacate the belt as a result of his failure to make the 115-pound limit prior to the fight.
"My promoter [Sampson Lewkowicz] wanted me to take this fight because I have a big chance to win the title. It's a good opportunity for me to get a championship belt back. I've trained hard for this fight, and we've worked on [Vazquez's] weaknesses because he makes a lot of mistakes," said Sansona.
"This fight is very important for me, especially being on pay-per-view in North America," said Sansona. "I want to make up for what happened in Canada and win another world title. I'm hungry and focused on this fight. I'm hungry like a tiger."
Vazquez-Sansona is part of a split-site, "Double Assault" pay-per-view broadcast which begins at 9 p.m. ET, and is being distributed in America and Canada by Integrated Sports Media.
The action continues later Saturday night from Guadalajara, as 28-year-old, WBC light flyweight (108 pounds) titlist Rodel "Bantang Mandaue" Mayol (26-4-1, 20 KOs) of the Philippines defends his crown against former WBC light flyweight king, Omar "Giant Killer" Nino (28-3-1, 20 KOs), of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mex.
Another bout airing from Guadalajara is a 10-round, WBC youth lightweight (135 pounds) championship between 24-year-old defending champion, Daniel "Tremendo" Estrada (21-1, 17 KOs), of Mexico City, and, veteran Angel Alirio "El Morocho" Rivero (21-7-1, 14 KOs), of Tijuana, Baja Calif., Mexico.
Source: boxing.fanhouse.com
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In a clash of talented, unbeaten fighters who are competing for the vacant WBO super bantamweight (122 pounds) title, 19-year-old, southpaw, Filipino sensation, "Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona will meet 25-year-old Wilfredo "WV2" Vazquez Jr. at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, in Vazquez's hometown of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, on March 27.
Sansona is considered the Philippines' next Manny Pacquiao.
"Manny is Manny. It's hard following in his footsteps. But all that I can be is my best, and, hopefully, bring another world title home," said Sansona. "Fighting in his [Vazquez's] hometown doesn't bother me. The officials will be fair, and I have a lot of Puerto Rican fans, too. I'm not sure if it'll end in a knockout, but it's going to be a very good fight."
The son of the former world champion by the same name, Vazquez (17-0-1, 14 KOs) is riding an eight-fight winning streak that includes six knockouts, including stoppages in his past two bouts.
Coming off of November's seventh-round knockout of Genaro Garcia, Vazquez is after his third, consecutive stoppage, and can make history by becoming the first Puerto Rican son of a former titlist to also win a crown.
A unanimous decision by Sansona (14-0-1, 12 KOs) dethroned Jose Lopez as WBO super flyweight (115 pounds) champion in September.
But following his first defense of that title -- November's 12-round draw with Alejandro Hernandez -- Sansona was forced to vacate the belt as a result of his failure to make the 115-pound limit prior to the fight.
"My promoter [Sampson Lewkowicz] wanted me to take this fight because I have a big chance to win the title. It's a good opportunity for me to get a championship belt back. I've trained hard for this fight, and we've worked on [Vazquez's] weaknesses because he makes a lot of mistakes," said Sansona.
"This fight is very important for me, especially being on pay-per-view in North America," said Sansona. "I want to make up for what happened in Canada and win another world title. I'm hungry and focused on this fight. I'm hungry like a tiger."
Vazquez-Sansona is part of a split-site, "Double Assault" pay-per-view broadcast which begins at 9 p.m. ET, and is being distributed in America and Canada by Integrated Sports Media.
The action continues later Saturday night from Guadalajara, as 28-year-old, WBC light flyweight (108 pounds) titlist Rodel "Bantang Mandaue" Mayol (26-4-1, 20 KOs) of the Philippines defends his crown against former WBC light flyweight king, Omar "Giant Killer" Nino (28-3-1, 20 KOs), of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mex.
Another bout airing from Guadalajara is a 10-round, WBC youth lightweight (135 pounds) championship between 24-year-old defending champion, Daniel "Tremendo" Estrada (21-1, 17 KOs), of Mexico City, and, veteran Angel Alirio "El Morocho" Rivero (21-7-1, 14 KOs), of Tijuana, Baja Calif., Mexico.
Source: boxing.fanhouse.com
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Sonsona Wants Belt Back -- The Sweet Science
The Sweet Science
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 22, 2010) – Filipino sensation “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsoma is hungry to capture another world title, as well as overcoming the aftereffect of losing his WBO super flyweight belt on the scales in his last fight, this coming Saturday night in the highly-anticipated showdown against hometown hero Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr. for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior featherweight championship.
Vazquez, Jr.-Sonsona is one of two world title fights featured on the split-site “The Double Assault” pay-per-view broadcast, commencing at 9 PM/ET live from Reben Rodriquez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, the hometown Vazquez, Jr., who plans to make Puerto Rican history by defeating 19-year-old Sonsona.
The unique, double-barrelled broadcast is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, TVN, DISH Network, Viewer’s Choice and Shaw PPV for a suggested retail price of only $34.95.
PR Best Boxing Promotions, in association with All Star Boxing and Sampson Boxing LLC., is presenting the Puerto Rican segment of “The Double Assault” pay-per-view.
WBO No. 2 rated Vazquez, Jr. (17-0-1, 14 KOs), the WBO Latino super bantamweight champion, would become the first Puerto Rican son of a world champion (Wilfredo Vazquez, Sr.) to capture a world title by defeating former WBO super flyweight titlist Sonsona (14-0-1, 12 KOs), ranked No. 3 by the WBO.
Sonsona, billed in the Philippines as that country’s next Manny Pacquiao, fought Alejandro Hernandez to a draw last November in Canada. Marvin, however, lost the WBO super flyweight title that he had won in his previous fight against Jose Lopez, due to weighing-in 2 ½ pounds over the 115-pound contractual weight. Sonsona is fighting two full weight classes above super flyweight against Vasquez, instead of taking a “tune-up” fight before fighting in this world title bout.
“My promoter (Sampson Lewkowicz) wanted me to take this fight because I have a big chance to win the title,” Sonsona explained. “It’s a good opportunity for me to get a championship belt back. I’ve trained hard for this fight and we’ve worked on his (Vazquez) weaknesses. He makes a lot of mistakes. This fight is very important for me, especially being on pay-per-view in North America. I want to make up for what happened in Canada and win another world title. I’m hungry and focused on this fight; I’m hungry like a tiger.
“Manny is Manny. It’s hard following in his footsteps but all I can be is my best and, hopefully, bring another world title home. Fighting in his (Vasquez) hometown doesn’t bother me. The officials will be fair and I have a lot of Puerto Rican fans, too. I’m not sure if it’ll end in a knockout, but it’s going to be a very good fight.”
Unbeaten cruiserweight prospect Carlos Negron (7-0, 6 KOs), 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian, provides chief support in a 6-round bout against Rudy Ashworth. Also fighting on the card in their pro debuts are the Arroyo twins, flyweight McWilliams and bantamweight McJoe, also members of the 2008 Puerto Rican Olympic Boxing Team.
The PPV action continues later Saturday night, live from Guadalajara, as WBC light flyweight champion Rodel “Bantang Mandaue” Mayol (26-4-1, 20 KOs), rated No. 2 by The Ring, defends his belt in the 12-round main event versus the WBC No. 1 contender, former WBC light flyweight titlist Omar “Giant Killer” Nino (28-3-1, 20 KOs). Also airing on the Guadalajara card, presented by Boxeo De Gala, is a 10-round WBC Youth lightweight championship match between defending champ Daniel “Tremendo” Estrada (21-1, 17 KOs) and veteran Angel Alirio “El Morocho” Rivero (21-7-1, 14 KOs).
Source: blog.thesweetscience.com
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HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 22, 2010) – Filipino sensation “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsoma is hungry to capture another world title, as well as overcoming the aftereffect of losing his WBO super flyweight belt on the scales in his last fight, this coming Saturday night in the highly-anticipated showdown against hometown hero Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr. for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior featherweight championship.
Vazquez, Jr.-Sonsona is one of two world title fights featured on the split-site “The Double Assault” pay-per-view broadcast, commencing at 9 PM/ET live from Reben Rodriquez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, the hometown Vazquez, Jr., who plans to make Puerto Rican history by defeating 19-year-old Sonsona.
The unique, double-barrelled broadcast is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, TVN, DISH Network, Viewer’s Choice and Shaw PPV for a suggested retail price of only $34.95.
PR Best Boxing Promotions, in association with All Star Boxing and Sampson Boxing LLC., is presenting the Puerto Rican segment of “The Double Assault” pay-per-view.
WBO No. 2 rated Vazquez, Jr. (17-0-1, 14 KOs), the WBO Latino super bantamweight champion, would become the first Puerto Rican son of a world champion (Wilfredo Vazquez, Sr.) to capture a world title by defeating former WBO super flyweight titlist Sonsona (14-0-1, 12 KOs), ranked No. 3 by the WBO.
Sonsona, billed in the Philippines as that country’s next Manny Pacquiao, fought Alejandro Hernandez to a draw last November in Canada. Marvin, however, lost the WBO super flyweight title that he had won in his previous fight against Jose Lopez, due to weighing-in 2 ½ pounds over the 115-pound contractual weight. Sonsona is fighting two full weight classes above super flyweight against Vasquez, instead of taking a “tune-up” fight before fighting in this world title bout.
“My promoter (Sampson Lewkowicz) wanted me to take this fight because I have a big chance to win the title,” Sonsona explained. “It’s a good opportunity for me to get a championship belt back. I’ve trained hard for this fight and we’ve worked on his (Vazquez) weaknesses. He makes a lot of mistakes. This fight is very important for me, especially being on pay-per-view in North America. I want to make up for what happened in Canada and win another world title. I’m hungry and focused on this fight; I’m hungry like a tiger.
“Manny is Manny. It’s hard following in his footsteps but all I can be is my best and, hopefully, bring another world title home. Fighting in his (Vasquez) hometown doesn’t bother me. The officials will be fair and I have a lot of Puerto Rican fans, too. I’m not sure if it’ll end in a knockout, but it’s going to be a very good fight.”
Unbeaten cruiserweight prospect Carlos Negron (7-0, 6 KOs), 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian, provides chief support in a 6-round bout against Rudy Ashworth. Also fighting on the card in their pro debuts are the Arroyo twins, flyweight McWilliams and bantamweight McJoe, also members of the 2008 Puerto Rican Olympic Boxing Team.
The PPV action continues later Saturday night, live from Guadalajara, as WBC light flyweight champion Rodel “Bantang Mandaue” Mayol (26-4-1, 20 KOs), rated No. 2 by The Ring, defends his belt in the 12-round main event versus the WBC No. 1 contender, former WBC light flyweight titlist Omar “Giant Killer” Nino (28-3-1, 20 KOs). Also airing on the Guadalajara card, presented by Boxeo De Gala, is a 10-round WBC Youth lightweight championship match between defending champ Daniel “Tremendo” Estrada (21-1, 17 KOs) and veteran Angel Alirio “El Morocho” Rivero (21-7-1, 14 KOs).
Source: blog.thesweetscience.com
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010
SONSONA ARRIVES IN PUERTO RICO FOR TITLE FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com
Undefeated former WBO super flyweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona of the Philippines has arrived in Puerto Rico for his WBO super bantamweight title fight against Wilfredo Vazquez Jr, son of the legendary former world champion.
Sonsona battles Vazquez in a clash of undefeated fighters in the main event of a fight card at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on February 27.
The 19 year old Sonsona who lost the super flyweight title on the scales when he failed to make the 115 pound limit in his first title defense last November in Ontario, Canada has a record of 14-0-1 with 12 knockouts while Vazquez has a record of 17-0-1 with 14 knockouts.
The WBO super bantamweight title was relinquished by Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez who moved up top featherweight and won the title from Steven Lueavano. He is scheduled to face the Philippines Bernabe Concepcion sometime in June.
Concepcion who is handled by world pound-for-pound king and “Fighter of the Decade” Manny Pacquiao and his adviser Michael Koncz won the right to challenge Lopez with a solid nanimous ten round decision over hard-hitting Puerto Rican southpaw Mario Santiago last February 13 at the Las Vegas Hilton on the “Pinoy Power III/Latin Fury 13” fight card presented by Top Rank.
Vazquez Jr. is seeking to avenge the defeat suffered by countryman Jose “Carita” Lopez who lost his super flyweight title to Sonsona who put on a rousing performance to win the title last September at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada.
Sonsona who is handled by Sammy Gello-ani in partnership with international matchmaker/promoter Sampson Lewkowicz decided to move up two weight divisions after failing to make the super flyweight limit in his first title defense.
Sonsona who trained at the Kennel Boxing Gym in California will himself try to make up for the bitter first round knockout loss suffered by Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales who trained alongside him under Nonito Donaire Sr.
Morales told us just hours before we left Las Vegas that the morning after his knockout by WBO champion Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel who sent him crashing to the canvas agonizing in pain after a vicious left to the mid-section that his stomach still ached.
Montiel told Dyan Castillejo of ABS-CBN and this reporter who worked the fights with her that his having to reduce 12 pounds in some six days was too much and that eating a lot after virtually starving for a week told on him.
We covered several of Morales’ fights in the Philippines for Viva Sports weekly boxing show “The Main Event” presented by Tanduay, the No.1 Rhum and couldn’t understand how Morales who often fought as a super bantamweight and was growing could be asked to reduce so much and fight a veteran world champion like Montiel who was far more experienced than the Filipino and had more than twice as many knockouts to his name as the wins by Morales.
It was plainly an awful mismatch in which “Kid Terrible” took a terrible and unnecessary beating.
Source: philboxing.com
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Undefeated former WBO super flyweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona of the Philippines has arrived in Puerto Rico for his WBO super bantamweight title fight against Wilfredo Vazquez Jr, son of the legendary former world champion.
Sonsona battles Vazquez in a clash of undefeated fighters in the main event of a fight card at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on February 27.
The 19 year old Sonsona who lost the super flyweight title on the scales when he failed to make the 115 pound limit in his first title defense last November in Ontario, Canada has a record of 14-0-1 with 12 knockouts while Vazquez has a record of 17-0-1 with 14 knockouts.
The WBO super bantamweight title was relinquished by Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez who moved up top featherweight and won the title from Steven Lueavano. He is scheduled to face the Philippines Bernabe Concepcion sometime in June.
Concepcion who is handled by world pound-for-pound king and “Fighter of the Decade” Manny Pacquiao and his adviser Michael Koncz won the right to challenge Lopez with a solid nanimous ten round decision over hard-hitting Puerto Rican southpaw Mario Santiago last February 13 at the Las Vegas Hilton on the “Pinoy Power III/Latin Fury 13” fight card presented by Top Rank.
Vazquez Jr. is seeking to avenge the defeat suffered by countryman Jose “Carita” Lopez who lost his super flyweight title to Sonsona who put on a rousing performance to win the title last September at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada.
Sonsona who is handled by Sammy Gello-ani in partnership with international matchmaker/promoter Sampson Lewkowicz decided to move up two weight divisions after failing to make the super flyweight limit in his first title defense.
Sonsona who trained at the Kennel Boxing Gym in California will himself try to make up for the bitter first round knockout loss suffered by Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales who trained alongside him under Nonito Donaire Sr.
Morales told us just hours before we left Las Vegas that the morning after his knockout by WBO champion Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel who sent him crashing to the canvas agonizing in pain after a vicious left to the mid-section that his stomach still ached.
Montiel told Dyan Castillejo of ABS-CBN and this reporter who worked the fights with her that his having to reduce 12 pounds in some six days was too much and that eating a lot after virtually starving for a week told on him.
We covered several of Morales’ fights in the Philippines for Viva Sports weekly boxing show “The Main Event” presented by Tanduay, the No.1 Rhum and couldn’t understand how Morales who often fought as a super bantamweight and was growing could be asked to reduce so much and fight a veteran world champion like Montiel who was far more experienced than the Filipino and had more than twice as many knockouts to his name as the wins by Morales.
It was plainly an awful mismatch in which “Kid Terrible” took a terrible and unnecessary beating.
Source: philboxing.com
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Monday, 21 December 2009
Gina’s Look at the Filipino Boxing Scene: “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona -- RingsideReport.com
By Gina L. Caliboso, RingsideReport.com
A southpaw super flyweight from General Santos City, Mindanao, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines. Sound familiar? Yes, RSR readers, I’m writing about “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona, 14-0-1, 12 KO’s. He is one of the promising Filipino fighters on their way up in boxing.
At the very young age of 19, Sonsona shows nothing but promise. However, while boxing is definitely a youth oriented sport with a veteran fighter such as Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins showing that age and a daunting competitive edge and experience can make all the difference in a fight, Sonsona and his camp must cultivate his talent wisely to become the best fighter his promise already indicates.
Born in General Santos City, Mindanao, the similarities with Manny Pacquiao are striking. In footage I’ve seen, Sonsona has a promising jab with good power and balance. With an undefeated record of 14-0-1, 12 KO’s, his boxing record is off to a great start. Some say that he is better at his age than Pacquiao.
If that is the case, those are some tough footsteps to follow and the world will definitely be watching the flyweight division with a much closer eye and with some much needed exposure.
In his camp, there is one name worth mentioning. His current trainer is listed as Nonito Donaire, SR. Yes, father of IBF Flyweight titleholder, Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire. Trainer Donaire, SR., definitely has the inside track to training champion caliber fighters as shown through the success of sons Nonito and Glenn. And now with Sonsona, Donaire Sr. can definitely lead his fighter into a great career. However, it’s also enough to think that getting to the top of a weight class is challenging, it’s staying champion at a weight class that is the true test for a fighter and his entire camp.
As such a young fighter, Sonsona needs to remember exactly that – he is a young fighter. There’s time for him to grow into a better boxer. It is here perhaps that his camp and trainers must remember that while Sonsona’s youth works in his favor on all levels, they also need to protect this fighter to ensure a long lasting, if not profitable career and future in championship boxing. According to boxrec.com, Sonsona currently ranks number 6 among active super flyweights. Vic Darchinyan and Nonito Donaire, JR., rank numbers 1 and 2.
Sonsona made his boxing debut back in 2007 at the weight of 106 pounds (we all know who started at this weight at one point in his pound for pound career). In the past two years, Sonsona has steadily moved up in weight, but he is after all still a growing young man and boxer.
In September 2009, Sonsona fought against veteran Puerto Rican fighter Jose “Carita” Lopez for the WBO Super Flyweight title. Over 12 rounds, Sonsona went on to defeat Lopez with a unanimous decision. Although a 12 round unanimous decision in impressive, it has also been Sonsona’s longest fight to date. With his impressive victory, Sonsona is now the WBO Super Flyweight Champion and is now the second youngest Filipino world boxing champion after former WBA Light Welterweight champion Morris East.
Prior to his fight against Lopez, Sonsona has been fortunate enough to not have a lot of ring time. This is good and bad. But I’m going to argue both – it’s good he hasn’t taken a lot of punishment over his 12 bouts, but it’s also bad because while he has defeated his opponents rather convincingly with KO’s and TKO’s, it will only take a different type of fighter to take him and make him fight longer than 5 rounds.
In November 2008, Sonsona defeated Edwin “Roy Jones” Picardal in 5 rounds by TKO in a scheduled 8 round fight. Prior in July 2008, Sonsona defeated Jerome Buntog in 5 rounds by TKO in a scheduled 6 round fight.
Sonsona recently defended his title against Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez an orthodox fighter hailing from Mexico. The fight took place in Ontario, Canada. As much as I’m enjoying the Filipino fighters making their way into the boxing scene, I don’t see the point of rushing into a championship title defense bout only two months after fighting a 12 round fight to earn the belt.
Sonsona held onto his title with a twelve round draw, but he and his camp must be wary to take fights that will give him much needed experience, beneficial exposure, and the opportunity to fight under a bigger promotional venue.
For Sonsona, his biggest challenge will be to take his time in his career. There’s no need to rush his talent. Even with the shining heroic example of countryman Pacquiao, he must not feel pressure to immediately jump on the money making potential of his eventual rise to the top. Pacquiao did not become the best fighter overnight. Through time, hard work, a loss here and there (only 3), Pacquiao worked and spilled a lot of his opponents’ blood as well as his own.
Time is exactly what Sonsona has on his side.
If Sonsona is as good as Pacquiao then there’s a lot to look for in Sonsona, but I just hope he’s around long enough for him to have a career. I stick with the idea that given his fight schedule back in 2008, it wouldn’t necessarily hurt his body to take some time off before a fight.
As Sonsona may or may not go through the moving up in weight drama, he definitely has a long career ahead of him. And with his undefeated record to date, I hope that with the proper guidance, he’ll definitely be around for a while to show just how much better he is going to become.
Source: ringsidereport.com
A southpaw super flyweight from General Santos City, Mindanao, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines. Sound familiar? Yes, RSR readers, I’m writing about “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona, 14-0-1, 12 KO’s. He is one of the promising Filipino fighters on their way up in boxing.
At the very young age of 19, Sonsona shows nothing but promise. However, while boxing is definitely a youth oriented sport with a veteran fighter such as Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins showing that age and a daunting competitive edge and experience can make all the difference in a fight, Sonsona and his camp must cultivate his talent wisely to become the best fighter his promise already indicates.
Born in General Santos City, Mindanao, the similarities with Manny Pacquiao are striking. In footage I’ve seen, Sonsona has a promising jab with good power and balance. With an undefeated record of 14-0-1, 12 KO’s, his boxing record is off to a great start. Some say that he is better at his age than Pacquiao.
If that is the case, those are some tough footsteps to follow and the world will definitely be watching the flyweight division with a much closer eye and with some much needed exposure.
In his camp, there is one name worth mentioning. His current trainer is listed as Nonito Donaire, SR. Yes, father of IBF Flyweight titleholder, Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire. Trainer Donaire, SR., definitely has the inside track to training champion caliber fighters as shown through the success of sons Nonito and Glenn. And now with Sonsona, Donaire Sr. can definitely lead his fighter into a great career. However, it’s also enough to think that getting to the top of a weight class is challenging, it’s staying champion at a weight class that is the true test for a fighter and his entire camp.
As such a young fighter, Sonsona needs to remember exactly that – he is a young fighter. There’s time for him to grow into a better boxer. It is here perhaps that his camp and trainers must remember that while Sonsona’s youth works in his favor on all levels, they also need to protect this fighter to ensure a long lasting, if not profitable career and future in championship boxing. According to boxrec.com, Sonsona currently ranks number 6 among active super flyweights. Vic Darchinyan and Nonito Donaire, JR., rank numbers 1 and 2.
Sonsona made his boxing debut back in 2007 at the weight of 106 pounds (we all know who started at this weight at one point in his pound for pound career). In the past two years, Sonsona has steadily moved up in weight, but he is after all still a growing young man and boxer.
In September 2009, Sonsona fought against veteran Puerto Rican fighter Jose “Carita” Lopez for the WBO Super Flyweight title. Over 12 rounds, Sonsona went on to defeat Lopez with a unanimous decision. Although a 12 round unanimous decision in impressive, it has also been Sonsona’s longest fight to date. With his impressive victory, Sonsona is now the WBO Super Flyweight Champion and is now the second youngest Filipino world boxing champion after former WBA Light Welterweight champion Morris East.
Prior to his fight against Lopez, Sonsona has been fortunate enough to not have a lot of ring time. This is good and bad. But I’m going to argue both – it’s good he hasn’t taken a lot of punishment over his 12 bouts, but it’s also bad because while he has defeated his opponents rather convincingly with KO’s and TKO’s, it will only take a different type of fighter to take him and make him fight longer than 5 rounds.
In November 2008, Sonsona defeated Edwin “Roy Jones” Picardal in 5 rounds by TKO in a scheduled 8 round fight. Prior in July 2008, Sonsona defeated Jerome Buntog in 5 rounds by TKO in a scheduled 6 round fight.
Sonsona recently defended his title against Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez an orthodox fighter hailing from Mexico. The fight took place in Ontario, Canada. As much as I’m enjoying the Filipino fighters making their way into the boxing scene, I don’t see the point of rushing into a championship title defense bout only two months after fighting a 12 round fight to earn the belt.
Sonsona held onto his title with a twelve round draw, but he and his camp must be wary to take fights that will give him much needed experience, beneficial exposure, and the opportunity to fight under a bigger promotional venue.
For Sonsona, his biggest challenge will be to take his time in his career. There’s no need to rush his talent. Even with the shining heroic example of countryman Pacquiao, he must not feel pressure to immediately jump on the money making potential of his eventual rise to the top. Pacquiao did not become the best fighter overnight. Through time, hard work, a loss here and there (only 3), Pacquiao worked and spilled a lot of his opponents’ blood as well as his own.
Time is exactly what Sonsona has on his side.
If Sonsona is as good as Pacquiao then there’s a lot to look for in Sonsona, but I just hope he’s around long enough for him to have a career. I stick with the idea that given his fight schedule back in 2008, it wouldn’t necessarily hurt his body to take some time off before a fight.
As Sonsona may or may not go through the moving up in weight drama, he definitely has a long career ahead of him. And with his undefeated record to date, I hope that with the proper guidance, he’ll definitely be around for a while to show just how much better he is going to become.
Source: ringsidereport.com
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Sluggish Marvin Sonsona fit to be tied
TheStar.com
RAMA, Ont.–Minutes after "Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona and Alejandro Hernandez fought to a 12-round draw, and seconds after ring announcer Jake Gutierrez made the result official, the P.A. system at Casino Rama's Auditorium blared a familiar tune – Kool and The Gang's "Celebrate."
But the 10th installment of the Rumble at Rama series didn't give Orion Sports Management much to cheer about.
Promoter Allan Tremblay planned the fight card as a showcase for the top talent under his promotional umbrella – rising star Sonsona, rebounding former champ Steve Molitor and new Filipino find Ciso Morales.
Then all three men struggled.
Sonsona, who gave up his WBO junior bantamweight title in the morning when he couldn't meet the 115-pound weight limit, salvaged his undefeated record with a draw against Lopez.
Meanwhile his compatriot, Morales, slogged through eight tough rounds against Mexico's Miguel Gonzales, winning a decision many fans thought he lost.
Molitor also won, but hit the canvas against Jose Saez before outclassing the Argentine journeyman. Some fans booed as the unanimous decision was announced.
Despite lacklustre performances from his top prospects, Tremblay remains optimistic about world titles in the first quarter of 2010.
Molitor remains the IBF's number two contender and is line to face South Africa's Takalani Ndlovu in March.
"We've done our job in getting him (rated)," Tremblay said. "Opportunities abound."
Tremblay says the same about Sonsona, though the 19-year-old Filipino phenom will have to seek those paydays at 122 pounds.
Sonsona was 117.6 pounds Saturday morning, 2.6 pounds above the junior bantamweight limit. Unable to make weight for a title defence, he was forced to vacate his belt, then forfeit a percentage of his purse.
In the co-main event, Molitor chased Saez early as the Argentine circled the ring, wary of the bigger fighter's power.
In the fifth, Molitor fired a left hand lead between Saez' gloves, sending the 35-year-old staggering backward. A year to the day after losing his IBF junior lightweight title in this same ring, Molitor stalked toward Saez and prepared to finish the fight.
Then Saez dropped him.
A short left hook clipped Molitor's chin and sent him sprawling to the canvas for the first time in three fights since losing the belt.
Molitor recovered from the shot to win a unanimous decision, but he struggled against an opponent handpicked to showcase him, and hardly looked like the champ in waiting his handlers need him to be. Molitor said the knockdown hurt his ego more than his chin.
"For me it's humiliating (because) I had him hurt," said Molitor, now 31-1 (12KO). "It's frustrating. I'm a perfectionist. It really got under my skin."
Source: thestar.com
RAMA, Ont.–Minutes after "Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona and Alejandro Hernandez fought to a 12-round draw, and seconds after ring announcer Jake Gutierrez made the result official, the P.A. system at Casino Rama's Auditorium blared a familiar tune – Kool and The Gang's "Celebrate."
But the 10th installment of the Rumble at Rama series didn't give Orion Sports Management much to cheer about.
Promoter Allan Tremblay planned the fight card as a showcase for the top talent under his promotional umbrella – rising star Sonsona, rebounding former champ Steve Molitor and new Filipino find Ciso Morales.
Then all three men struggled.
Sonsona, who gave up his WBO junior bantamweight title in the morning when he couldn't meet the 115-pound weight limit, salvaged his undefeated record with a draw against Lopez.
Meanwhile his compatriot, Morales, slogged through eight tough rounds against Mexico's Miguel Gonzales, winning a decision many fans thought he lost.
Molitor also won, but hit the canvas against Jose Saez before outclassing the Argentine journeyman. Some fans booed as the unanimous decision was announced.
Despite lacklustre performances from his top prospects, Tremblay remains optimistic about world titles in the first quarter of 2010.
Molitor remains the IBF's number two contender and is line to face South Africa's Takalani Ndlovu in March.
"We've done our job in getting him (rated)," Tremblay said. "Opportunities abound."
Tremblay says the same about Sonsona, though the 19-year-old Filipino phenom will have to seek those paydays at 122 pounds.
Sonsona was 117.6 pounds Saturday morning, 2.6 pounds above the junior bantamweight limit. Unable to make weight for a title defence, he was forced to vacate his belt, then forfeit a percentage of his purse.
In the co-main event, Molitor chased Saez early as the Argentine circled the ring, wary of the bigger fighter's power.
In the fifth, Molitor fired a left hand lead between Saez' gloves, sending the 35-year-old staggering backward. A year to the day after losing his IBF junior lightweight title in this same ring, Molitor stalked toward Saez and prepared to finish the fight.
Then Saez dropped him.
A short left hook clipped Molitor's chin and sent him sprawling to the canvas for the first time in three fights since losing the belt.
Molitor recovered from the shot to win a unanimous decision, but he struggled against an opponent handpicked to showcase him, and hardly looked like the champ in waiting his handlers need him to be. Molitor said the knockdown hurt his ego more than his chin.
"For me it's humiliating (because) I had him hurt," said Molitor, now 31-1 (12KO). "It's frustrating. I'm a perfectionist. It really got under my skin."
Source: thestar.com
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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
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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Saturday, 21 November 2009
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Sonsona loses title belt after weigh-in Saturday
TheStar.com
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.
Source: thestar.com
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.
Source: thestar.com
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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.
Source: 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.
Source: philboxing.com
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Is the new ‘Marvelous’ one Pacquiao’s successor?
By Martin Mulcahey, SecondsOut.com
One of the fortuitous consequences of Manny Pacquiao’s rocket ride to stardom is his single-handedly forging a new generation of fighters and boxing fans. Especially in his native Philippines, where Pacquiao’s success has inspired thousands of kids to take up the gloves and imitate their hero. Some like Nonito Donaire and Donnie Nietes have already fashioned themselves into champions, and Donaire is either on the cusp of or in most observers ‘pound for pound’ ratings. The Philippines will not lack for champions in the next decade. But can it produce another superstar like Pacquiao? Without dismissing Nonito Donaire, some believe ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Sonsona has a chance to become the next iconic figure in Filipino boxing.
Pacquiao will be thirty-one years old in December , and if he wishes can continue to fight for another three to five years. Boxing does not look too far into its own future, that comes with a sport where one bad beating can ruin a promising career, but still managed to make the star transition from Muhammad Ali to Ray Leonard, to Mike Tyson, to Oscar De La Hoya, and now Manny Pacquiao. Could Pacquiao hand over the reins to someone he inspired? At the tip of the young Filipino talent spear is 14-0 Marvin Sonsona, a 19 year-old southpaw who already owns the WBO jr. bantamweight title. Like Pacquiao he has knockout power (86% kayo ratio), and he displayed previously hidden versatility by outboxing veteran Joe Lopez (who had not lost in eight years) to win the title. At 5’7 Sonsona is just as tall as Pacquiao, but uses that size more in the controlled style of an Arguello than Pacquiao. Early returns and his physique indicate Sonsona possess the tools to win titles in multiple weight classes.
Let’s establish one fact immediately; there is only one Manny Pacquiao. A once-in-a- lifetime phenom to whom comparison can be made, but who will never be replicated. Much like the legendary Henry Armstrong differed from Ray Leonard, or Carlos Monzon from Ray Robinson. Both sets of men are great in their own unique way. Marvin Sonsona has legitimate power, and surprised many with his cunning against the more experienced Jose Lopez as the rounds wore on in their title fight. The youngster displayed a calm mind as well as judicious ring movement after getting cut, and absorbed nearly half a dozen low blows without retaliating. Stamina was a concern entering the Lopez fight, with Sonsona having only gone five rounds previously, but he was not worn down by the exceedingly tough scrap against a more physical foe.
Perhaps the only American journalist who has gotten to see Sonsona fight in person is boxing radio talk show host Bill Calogero (who broadcasts a 2 hour show every weekday at http://www.TalkinBoxing.com), and Calogero came away impressed by what he witnessed. “Sonsona has great hand speed. A good jab, and power in both hands. During his fight with Lopez you could tell he was trying to do the right things, work the body, throw meaningful punches, and for the most part was able to.” Calogero sat ringside for Sonsona’s title winning performance. “What a fight! I was thinking he (Sonsona) was way in over his head, but he showed poise for a 19-year-old. I think the most impressive point of his victory was his consistency. He came on when I thought the kid would wither. Everyone was on their feet by the final bell, there wasn’t one person in the arena that didn’t like this kid after witnessing his title win.”
The victory over Lopez established Marvin Sonsona as the youngest world titlist boxing has today, and he is the second youngest Filipino champion ever after Morris East (who held a jr. welterweight belt for a brief period in the early 1990’s). Sonsona grew up in the same General Santos City streets as Manny Pacquiao, where Marvin got into some juvenal fights that landed him in a holding cell on a couple nights. To direct excess energy and teach his son discipline Marvin’s father taught him how to box. A talent and passion were discovered. Writer Anson Wainwright, of 15.rounds.com, asked Sonsona about growing comparisons between he and Pacquiao. “There is only one Manny Pacquiao. However, both of us are making our own place in history. I certainly hope that with the grace of our Lord, as Marvin Sonsona, I will also have my name known as one of the greatest boxers of all times.”
For that to happen Sonsona must first defeat battle tested Alejandro Hernandez on Saturday night. Hernandez is not a big puncher, but he has a good chin and is a patient counterpuncher who prefers for an opponent to lead. The 23-year-old Hernandez enters with a record of 22-7-1, and it is never wise to discount or underestimate any young Mexican challenger. Sonsona says he is ready for Hernandez, having sparred with lightweights back in Manila, but let’s his team worry about the opponent until the bell rings. Telling Anson Wainwright, “I actually don’t know anything about him, have not seen any of his fight.” Sonsona even ventured a peak into his future beyond Hernandez. “I may sound bragging, but I just have too much self-confidence. I expect to stay at 115, and maybe after a year I’ll go up to 118 or 122.”
Sonsona returns to Ontario Canada’s Casino Rama, where he won the WBO belt, to make the first defense of his title against Alejandro Hernandez. The charismatic champion already has a solid fan base in Canada, both transplanted Filipinos and Canadians, and his style is sure to make him a hit in any American venue once he ventures south. Some thought the cold climate and time change could affect Sonsona adversely, but youthful resilience must have aided him because he did not show any adverse signs in the ring on his last trip to Canada. To become a true international star Sonsona will have to become used to the travel demands, as great Filipino boxers of other generations like Pancho Villa and Flash Elorde did. But, of course, all modern day comparison will be made to Manny Pacquiao.
An astute Bill Calogero has heard the comparisons of Marvin Sonsona to Pacquiao as well, and points to one early advantage Sonsona has over Manny Pacquiao. “They love him in the Philippines. They are touting him as the ‘Next Manny Pacquiao’. I am not sure about that yet, but at 19 he is certainly driving the same route. Except he has a solid team around him now, which is much earlier than Manny did.” That is a good point, with Sonsona trained by an undervalued Nonito Donaire Sr. and guided by the wise hand of veteran boxing insider Allan Tremblay. Calogero wrapped up his thoughts on Sonsona, “I think he will win belts in several weight classes by the time it’s all over. If there ever was a young prospect for fans to follow now, it’s him. On the personal side, he is soft spoken and respectful.“
Pacquiao is a rare exception in boxing, a lighter weight non-American boxer who achieved crossover appeal among mainstream sport fans. Lighting will have to strike twice for Marvin Sonsona to even reach headline PPV status. Not all is dependent on Sonsona either, since worthy competition is part of any star’s rise to greatness and the acclaim that comes with defeating high caliber opposition. For now all are content for Sonsona to gain more experience, and get a couple title defenses under his belt in the process. However, Pacquiao’s ascension has given rise to high expectations from Filipino audiences. Following in the wake of a legend is often more difficult than a man blazing his own path, and the route which Sonsona travels is largely in the hands of fate. The first step in that long journey begins tomorrow night.
Source: secondsout.com
One of the fortuitous consequences of Manny Pacquiao’s rocket ride to stardom is his single-handedly forging a new generation of fighters and boxing fans. Especially in his native Philippines, where Pacquiao’s success has inspired thousands of kids to take up the gloves and imitate their hero. Some like Nonito Donaire and Donnie Nietes have already fashioned themselves into champions, and Donaire is either on the cusp of or in most observers ‘pound for pound’ ratings. The Philippines will not lack for champions in the next decade. But can it produce another superstar like Pacquiao? Without dismissing Nonito Donaire, some believe ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Sonsona has a chance to become the next iconic figure in Filipino boxing.
Pacquiao will be thirty-one years old in December , and if he wishes can continue to fight for another three to five years. Boxing does not look too far into its own future, that comes with a sport where one bad beating can ruin a promising career, but still managed to make the star transition from Muhammad Ali to Ray Leonard, to Mike Tyson, to Oscar De La Hoya, and now Manny Pacquiao. Could Pacquiao hand over the reins to someone he inspired? At the tip of the young Filipino talent spear is 14-0 Marvin Sonsona, a 19 year-old southpaw who already owns the WBO jr. bantamweight title. Like Pacquiao he has knockout power (86% kayo ratio), and he displayed previously hidden versatility by outboxing veteran Joe Lopez (who had not lost in eight years) to win the title. At 5’7 Sonsona is just as tall as Pacquiao, but uses that size more in the controlled style of an Arguello than Pacquiao. Early returns and his physique indicate Sonsona possess the tools to win titles in multiple weight classes.
Let’s establish one fact immediately; there is only one Manny Pacquiao. A once-in-a- lifetime phenom to whom comparison can be made, but who will never be replicated. Much like the legendary Henry Armstrong differed from Ray Leonard, or Carlos Monzon from Ray Robinson. Both sets of men are great in their own unique way. Marvin Sonsona has legitimate power, and surprised many with his cunning against the more experienced Jose Lopez as the rounds wore on in their title fight. The youngster displayed a calm mind as well as judicious ring movement after getting cut, and absorbed nearly half a dozen low blows without retaliating. Stamina was a concern entering the Lopez fight, with Sonsona having only gone five rounds previously, but he was not worn down by the exceedingly tough scrap against a more physical foe.
Perhaps the only American journalist who has gotten to see Sonsona fight in person is boxing radio talk show host Bill Calogero (who broadcasts a 2 hour show every weekday at http://www.TalkinBoxing.com), and Calogero came away impressed by what he witnessed. “Sonsona has great hand speed. A good jab, and power in both hands. During his fight with Lopez you could tell he was trying to do the right things, work the body, throw meaningful punches, and for the most part was able to.” Calogero sat ringside for Sonsona’s title winning performance. “What a fight! I was thinking he (Sonsona) was way in over his head, but he showed poise for a 19-year-old. I think the most impressive point of his victory was his consistency. He came on when I thought the kid would wither. Everyone was on their feet by the final bell, there wasn’t one person in the arena that didn’t like this kid after witnessing his title win.”
The victory over Lopez established Marvin Sonsona as the youngest world titlist boxing has today, and he is the second youngest Filipino champion ever after Morris East (who held a jr. welterweight belt for a brief period in the early 1990’s). Sonsona grew up in the same General Santos City streets as Manny Pacquiao, where Marvin got into some juvenal fights that landed him in a holding cell on a couple nights. To direct excess energy and teach his son discipline Marvin’s father taught him how to box. A talent and passion were discovered. Writer Anson Wainwright, of 15.rounds.com, asked Sonsona about growing comparisons between he and Pacquiao. “There is only one Manny Pacquiao. However, both of us are making our own place in history. I certainly hope that with the grace of our Lord, as Marvin Sonsona, I will also have my name known as one of the greatest boxers of all times.”
For that to happen Sonsona must first defeat battle tested Alejandro Hernandez on Saturday night. Hernandez is not a big puncher, but he has a good chin and is a patient counterpuncher who prefers for an opponent to lead. The 23-year-old Hernandez enters with a record of 22-7-1, and it is never wise to discount or underestimate any young Mexican challenger. Sonsona says he is ready for Hernandez, having sparred with lightweights back in Manila, but let’s his team worry about the opponent until the bell rings. Telling Anson Wainwright, “I actually don’t know anything about him, have not seen any of his fight.” Sonsona even ventured a peak into his future beyond Hernandez. “I may sound bragging, but I just have too much self-confidence. I expect to stay at 115, and maybe after a year I’ll go up to 118 or 122.”
Sonsona returns to Ontario Canada’s Casino Rama, where he won the WBO belt, to make the first defense of his title against Alejandro Hernandez. The charismatic champion already has a solid fan base in Canada, both transplanted Filipinos and Canadians, and his style is sure to make him a hit in any American venue once he ventures south. Some thought the cold climate and time change could affect Sonsona adversely, but youthful resilience must have aided him because he did not show any adverse signs in the ring on his last trip to Canada. To become a true international star Sonsona will have to become used to the travel demands, as great Filipino boxers of other generations like Pancho Villa and Flash Elorde did. But, of course, all modern day comparison will be made to Manny Pacquiao.
An astute Bill Calogero has heard the comparisons of Marvin Sonsona to Pacquiao as well, and points to one early advantage Sonsona has over Manny Pacquiao. “They love him in the Philippines. They are touting him as the ‘Next Manny Pacquiao’. I am not sure about that yet, but at 19 he is certainly driving the same route. Except he has a solid team around him now, which is much earlier than Manny did.” That is a good point, with Sonsona trained by an undervalued Nonito Donaire Sr. and guided by the wise hand of veteran boxing insider Allan Tremblay. Calogero wrapped up his thoughts on Sonsona, “I think he will win belts in several weight classes by the time it’s all over. If there ever was a young prospect for fans to follow now, it’s him. On the personal side, he is soft spoken and respectful.“
Pacquiao is a rare exception in boxing, a lighter weight non-American boxer who achieved crossover appeal among mainstream sport fans. Lighting will have to strike twice for Marvin Sonsona to even reach headline PPV status. Not all is dependent on Sonsona either, since worthy competition is part of any star’s rise to greatness and the acclaim that comes with defeating high caliber opposition. For now all are content for Sonsona to gain more experience, and get a couple title defenses under his belt in the process. However, Pacquiao’s ascension has given rise to high expectations from Filipino audiences. Following in the wake of a legend is often more difficult than a man blazing his own path, and the route which Sonsona travels is largely in the hands of fate. The first step in that long journey begins tomorrow night.
Source: secondsout.com
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Thursday, 29 October 2009
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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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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Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Teen in world title clash
October 26, 2009, By Edri K. Aznar, Sun Star Cebu
ANOTHER Filipino youngster will have a shot at greatness as 19-year-old undefeated Jhonreil Casimiro will take on Columbian Cesar Canchilla for the interim World Boxing Organization junior flyweight belt on Dec. 12.
SGG first gave 19-year-old Marvin Sonsona a shot at a world title and he won against Jose Lopez. Now, SGG is giving another young boxer the same chance.
The only thing hindering Casimiro’s path to greatness is Canchilla, who used to hold the interim World Boxing Association light flyweight belt.
Canchilla gave world champion Giovanni Segura the first blotch of his record with a 12-round unanimous decision in their first fight last year.
Canchilla was later dethroned from his WBA title after Segura stopped him in the fourth round of their rematch last March.
“He (Casimiro) is a mature fighter. I’m confident that he is ready for a world championship fight,” Gello-ani told Sun.Star Cebu in an interview yesterday.
Although Canchilla has an impressive record of 28 wins and two losses with 22 knockouts, Gello-ani is confident his ward will pull off an upset just like what Sonsona did to Lopez last month.
“Casimiro is hungry for a world title. He has the power and the skills to win. Although Canchilla is a former world champion, I’m expecting for an upset,” said Gello-ani.
The Mandaue-based boxer Casimiro is undefeated with 13 wins and seven knockouts.
Just like Sonsona, his world title shot is his first fight outside the Philippines.
Casimiro is ranked No.4 in the WBO while Canchilla is rated second. The winner of the bout will have a chance to fight undefeated WBO junior flyweight titleholder Ivan Calderon.
(This article is originally posted at sunstar.com.ph)
ANOTHER Filipino youngster will have a shot at greatness as 19-year-old undefeated Jhonreil Casimiro will take on Columbian Cesar Canchilla for the interim World Boxing Organization junior flyweight belt on Dec. 12.
SGG first gave 19-year-old Marvin Sonsona a shot at a world title and he won against Jose Lopez. Now, SGG is giving another young boxer the same chance.
The only thing hindering Casimiro’s path to greatness is Canchilla, who used to hold the interim World Boxing Association light flyweight belt.
Canchilla gave world champion Giovanni Segura the first blotch of his record with a 12-round unanimous decision in their first fight last year.
Canchilla was later dethroned from his WBA title after Segura stopped him in the fourth round of their rematch last March.
“He (Casimiro) is a mature fighter. I’m confident that he is ready for a world championship fight,” Gello-ani told Sun.Star Cebu in an interview yesterday.
Although Canchilla has an impressive record of 28 wins and two losses with 22 knockouts, Gello-ani is confident his ward will pull off an upset just like what Sonsona did to Lopez last month.
“Casimiro is hungry for a world title. He has the power and the skills to win. Although Canchilla is a former world champion, I’m expecting for an upset,” said Gello-ani.
The Mandaue-based boxer Casimiro is undefeated with 13 wins and seven knockouts.
Just like Sonsona, his world title shot is his first fight outside the Philippines.
Casimiro is ranked No.4 in the WBO while Canchilla is rated second. The winner of the bout will have a chance to fight undefeated WBO junior flyweight titleholder Ivan Calderon.
(This article is originally posted at sunstar.com.ph)
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