Marvin Doecadez Sonsona (born July 25, 1990) is a Filipino professional boxer and former WBO super flyweight champion. A relative of his named Eden Sonsona is also a boxer and a former Philippine national bantamweight champion.[1] One of Sonsona's trainers is Nonito Donaire Sr., father and trainer of Nonito Donaire.[2]

Marvin Sonsona
Born
Marvin Doecadez Sonsona

(1990-07-25) July 25, 1990 (age 34)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesMarvelous
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins22
Wins by KO15
Losses1
Draws1

Professional career

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Sonsona started boxing at seven years of age under the tutelage of his uncle. Before fighting as a professional, he fought 150 times as an amateur.[3]

He won his professional debut on points then knocked out his next ten opponents in short rounds. All his first opponents were unknowns but then he also knocked out former two time WBC world Champion Thai fighter Wandee Singwancha (record 57-10) via second-round KO.

Sonsona climbed up in weight to challenge José López for the WBO super flyweight title on September 5, 2009. He scored a knockdown in the fourth round and fought his way to a unanimous decision victory.[4]

On November 20, 2009, Sonsona vacated his newly won WBO super flyweight title after not being able to make the weight limit for his first title defense. The bout still went on with the WBO title at stake but only his challenger, Alejandro Mutchuneli (22-7-1), had the chance to win. At the end of the bout, the judges had it a split decision. With the result, Sonsona set a record for the Philippine boxer who had the shortest reign as world champion: 2 months and 17 days.[5]

On February 27, 2010, Sonsona jumped two weight divisions, challenging undefeated Wilfredo Vázquez, Jr. for the vacant WBO super-bantamweight title.[6] Vázquez, son of former world champion Wilfredo Vázquez, defeated Sonsona by knockout in the fourth round.[7]

On October 15, 2011 Sonsona finally back in action facing Carlos Jakolmo, Sonsona sent the Mexican boxer to the canvass during the 8th round and He defeated Jakolmo via Unanimous Decision.

Sonsona claimed a 5th round KO victory against Dominican Republic's Carlos “El Burito” Fulgencio in the main event Pinoy Knockout 1 at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines on March 17, 2012. Sonsona has assured himself of a slot in the undercard of Johnriel Casimero's IBF Interim light flyweight title defense against Mexico’s Sammy Gutierrez on May 13, 2012 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.[8]

Professional boxing record

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24 fights 22 wins 1 loss
By knockout 15 1
By decision 7 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Win 22–1–1 Boyce Sultan UD 8 20 Mar 2022 Misamis Oriental, Philippines
23 Win 21–1–1 Arief Blader UD 6 13 May 2018 SM North EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines
22 Win 20–1–1 Jonathan Arrellano MD 10 6 Jun 2015 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
21 Win 19–1–1 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. SD 10 7 Jun 2014 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant NABF featherweight title
20 Win 18–1–1 Akifumi Shimoda KO 3 (12), 1:17 22 Feb 2014 Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR Won vacant WBO International featherweight title
19 Win 17–1–1 Jason Egera RTD 8 (10), 3:00 7 Sep 2013 Poblacion Balamban Sports Complex, Balamban, Philippines
18 Win 16–1–1 Carlos Fulgencio KO 5 (10), 1:41 17 Mar 2012 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
17 Win 15–1–1 Carlos Joan Gaspar Jacobo UD 10 15 Oct 2011 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
16 Loss 14–1–1 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. KO 4 (12), 2:01 27 Feb 2010 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico For vacant WBO junior featherweight title
15 Draw 14–0–1 Alejandro Hernández SD 12 21 Nov 2009 Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada Sonsona loses WBO junior flyweight title after missing weight
14 Win 14–0 José López UD 12 4 Sep 2009 Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada Won WBO junior bantamweight title
13 Win 13–0 Wandee Singwancha TKO 2 (12), 1:59 28 May 2009 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines Won vacant WBO Oriental flyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Lowie Bantigue TKO 3 (8), 1:22 8 May 2009 Naga Sports Complex, Naga City, Philippines
11 Win 11–0 Liempetch Sor Veerapol TKO 5 (10), 2:59 31 Jan 2009 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Jason Geda TKO 1 (10), 2:51 13 Dec 2008 Compostela Sports Complex, Compostela, Philippines
9 Win 9–0 Edwin Picardal KO 5 (8), 2:29 30 Nov 2008 City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Joel Rafols TKO 2 (10), 2:19 4 Oct 2008 Naga Sports Complex, Naga City, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 John Naimes KO 1 (8), 2:32 14 Sep 2008 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Emer Barrientos TKO 1 (8), 1:14 26 Aug 2008 City Amphitheater, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Jerome Bontog TKO 5 (6), 1:40 19 Jul 2008 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Edwin Picardal TKO 4 (6), 1:19 29 Feb 2008 Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Daryl Amoncio TKO 2 (6), 2:54 8 Dec 2007 Palawan Provincial Gym, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Noel Guliman TKO 4 (4), 1:34 29 Sep 2007 Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Richard Donaire UD 4 7 Jul 2007 Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Philippines

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Abac Cordero (September 8, 2009). "Sonsona's wish: Good life for family". The Philippine Star. p. 12.
  2. ^ Rick Reeno (September 7, 2009). "Sonsona vs Donaire? The Pinoy Mayweathers?". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
  3. ^ "MARVELOUS MARVIN SONSONA RETURNS TO ACTION TOMORROW IN 'TRIPLE THRILLA'". PhilBoxing.com. December 12, 2008. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
  4. ^ Ivan 'LatinoPorVida' Montiel (September 4, 2009). "Marvin Sonsona wins world title at 15 years old with unanimous decision win over Jose Lopez!". FightFan.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
  5. ^ Rene Bonsubre (November 22, 2009). "SONSONA LOSES TITLE TO THE SCALES, FIGHT ENDS IN SPLIT DRAW". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 2009-11-22.
  6. ^ Dennis Gasgonia (February 19, 2010). "Sonsona vows to be ready vs Vasquez Jr". ABS-CBNNews.com. Retrieved February 27, 2010.
  7. ^ "Mayol keeps title, Sonsona falls". abs-cbnNEWS.com. February 28, 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-28.
  8. ^ "Sports". sunstar.com.ph.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Javier Malulan
WBO Asia Pacific Youth
flyweight champion

October 4, 2008 – 2010
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Froilan Saludar
Vacant
Title last held by
Richie Mepranum
WBO Oriental
flyweight champion

May 28, 2009 – 2010
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Ardin Diale
Vacant
Title last held by
Vasiliy Lomachenko
WBO International
featherweight champion

February 22, 2014 – 2015
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Mark Magsayo
Vacant
Title last held by
Ronny Rios
NABF featherweight champion
June 7, 2014 – 2015
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Joseph Diaz
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO super-flyweight champion
September 4, 2009 – November 20, 2009
Stripped, did not make weight
Vacant
Title next held by
Jorge Arce