Posts Tagged Marvin Sonsona
Posted by Rick McLean on February 28, 2010 at 00:26 am
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February 27, 2010
Tonight at the “Double Assault” PPV at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. knocked out previously undefeated former world champion Marvin Sonsona with a thunderous body shot to the liver in the fourth round to claim the WBO Super Bantamweight Championship. The official time of the stoppage was 2:01. Read More
Posted by Rick McLean on February 22, 2010 at 16:21 pm
February 22, 2010
With time ticking away prior to Rumble at Rama XI and the rematch between Steve Molitor (30-1, 12 KO’s) and Takalani Ndlovu (30-5, 18 KO’s, IBF #1) for the vacant IBF Junior Featherweight championship, the South African is trying to come to grips with his first fight with “The Canadian Kid.” Read More
Tags:Allan Tremblay, Ana Julaton, Greg Kielsa, Jason Douglas, Lisa Brown, Marvin Sonsona, Neven Pajkic, Orion Sports Management, Rumble at Rama IX, Stephan Boyd, Steve Molitor, Takalani Ndlovu
Filed Under: Press Releases
Posted by Durell Wambolt on February 21, 2010 at 21:52 pm
February 21, 2010
TheBoxingExaminer.com had the opportunity recently to sit down for an exclusive One-on-One chat with Allan Tremblay, President and CEO of Orion Sports Management to discuss his upcoming Promotions in Puerto Rico and Ontario. Here is what he had to say…
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TBE: Rumble @ Rama XI looks like a blockbuster with 3 title fights! You executed exactly what you said you would, positioning Steve Molitor for another shot at the world championship.
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AT: It hasn’t come easy! Negotiating with Branco Milenkovic from Branco Productions in South Africa was the most difficult undertaking I’ve had to endure in my time in boxing. He is a man that has won purse bids, the last 6 purse bids accumulatively with Top Rank Boxing, Golden Boy and Don King and come out successfully so it was a daunting task going in. I think the only reason that I had the chance to succeed is that I’ve had a personal relationship with him. I met him in South Africa when he was starting out when we were there for the Vabaza fight that allowed me to have a discussion where dollars traded hands to allow Molitor to come here. Read More
Posted by Durell Wambolt on February 5, 2010 at 07:52 am
Battle of Undefeated Superstars Tops Feb 27th PPV World Title Twin Bill
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TORONTO, ON (Feb. 4, 2010) – Orion Sports Management, one of Canada’s top boxing promotional companies, presents a star-studded night of world championship boxing, featuring a pair of world title fights, Saturday night, Feb. 27, from Bayamon, Puerto Rico and Juarez, Mexico, live on Viewers’ Choice Pay Per View, and Shaw Cable.
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The action starts at 9 PM/ET live from Bayamon’s Ruben Rodriquez Coliseum, as Orion’s own, rock-fisted former WBO Super Flyweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0-1, 12 KO’s) faces hard-hitting hometown hero Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr. (17-0-1, 14 KO’s) for the vacant WBO Junior Featherweight belt. Read More
Posted by Durell Wambolt on December 29, 2009 at 22:40 pm
“Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona 19, of General Santos City, Philippines will challenge Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez 25, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico for the vacant WBO Super Bantamweight Championship recently vacated by former Champion and fellow Puerto Rican Juan Manuel Lopez.
Vazquez Jr is the son of former 3 time World Champion and Puerto Rican great of the same name, Wilfredo Vazquez who had a career record of (56-9-2 , 41KO’s) and held titles at the 118, 122 and 126 lb divisions. Read More
Posted by Rick McLean on November 22, 2009 at 11:46 am
By Rick McLean and Donald Wambolt, ringside at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario
Photos by Durell Wambolt
Sonsona and Hernandez Battle to a Split Draw!
In the Main Event of the evening Philipino sensation “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) took on WBO Junior Bantamweight #1 contender Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO’s) of Mexico in what was to be Sonsona’s first scheduled defence of his WBO Junior Bantamweight championship however Sonsona was unable to make the 115lbs weight limit and lost his title on the scale. If Hernandez won the bout he would have become the new world champion however this was not the case tonight.
Both fighters gave their all as Sonsona controlled the first half of the fight however Hernandez turned the tables in the second half and took the fight to the “Marvelous One” who seemed to fade down the stretch. After the final bell both fighters raised their arms believing they had won the fight however the judge’s scored the bout 115-113 for Sonsona, 115-113 for Hernandez and 114-114 even as the fight was declared a split draw!
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Tags:Alejandro Hernandez, Casino Rama, Ciso Morales, Felix Mercedes, Frankie Abbiw, Greg Kielsa, Jason Bergman, Jose Saez, Justin Fountain, Marvin Sonsona, Miguel Gonzalez, Orion Sports Management, Rumble at Rama X, Steve Molitor, Todd Furler
Filed Under: Fight Results
Posted by Durell Wambolt on November 21, 2009 at 08:57 am
Weights from Casino Rama!!
Marvin Sonsona 117.6 vs Alejandro Hernandez 115lbs.
Sonsona loses Championship on the scales…
Steve Molitor 126.2lbs. vs Jose Saez 125.2lbs.
Ciso Morales 121.4lbs. vs Miguel Gonzalez 122.2lbs.
Greg Kielsa 234.4lbs. vs Jason Bergman 260.8lbs.
Justin Fountain 145lbs. vs Frank Abbiw 142lbs.
Felix Mercedes 145lbs. vs Todd Furler 143.8
Posted by Durell Wambolt on November 19, 2009 at 23:50 pm
Rumble @ Rama X to also feature former IBF 122 lb. World Champion Steve “The Canadian Kid” Molitor!
TORONTO, ON (Thursday, November 19th, 2009) – Reigning WBO Junior Bantamweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) and his opponent Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO’s) of Mexico City promised a war this Saturday night as the main event of Rumble at Rama X at Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario. Read More
Posted by Durell Wambolt on November 3, 2009 at 21:09 pm
RAMA, ON (Tuesday, November 3, 2009) – Former IBF Junior Featherweight world champion “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor (30-1, 12 KO’s) will have a new challenge staring at him on Saturday, November 21st, when battle-tested Argentine Jose Saez (17-8-4, 8 KO’s) steps in for compatriot Sergio Javier Escobar in the co-main event at Rumble at Rama X, in Rama, Ontario.
The eight round showdown will be the evening’s co-feature, just prior to nineteen year-old Filipino phenom “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) defending his WBO Junior Bantamweight world title for the first time, against Mexico City’s Alejandro Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO’s). Read More
Posted by Durell Wambolt on October 24, 2009 at 12:44 pm
By Rob Cruz
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 24 Oct 2009
Orion Sports Management President Mr. Allan Tremblay along with Jason Abelson made a big splash in the Filipino Community today with their first presser for Rumble at Rama X exclusively for local Filipino media representatives from Toronto.
He announced the highly anticipated return of undefeated WBO super flyweight champion Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KOs). This is Marvin’s first voluntary title defence against Mexico’s Alejandro Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO’s) who is ranked 15th in the WBO super flyweight division. In addition, another undefeated Pinoy boxer Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales (13-0, 8 KO’s), ranked 6th by the WBO in the Jr. Featherweight division, will be making his Canadian debut, fighting in an undercard match against another Mexican Miguel Angel Gonzalez Piedras (10-1, 4KO’s). Read More
Posted by Durell Wambolt on October 21, 2009 at 13:14 pm
“Canadian Kid” Continues Climb Back for Second 122 lb. World Title Reign
RAMA, ON (Wednesday, October 21, 2009) – With his sights firmly set on another crack at a world title, former IBF Junior Featherweight world champion Steve “The Canadian Kid” (30-1, 12 KO’s) returns to the ring on Saturday, November 21st, to face capable, battle-tested, Argentine warrior Sergio Javier Escobar (11-8-1, 2 KO’s), at Rumble at Rama X, in Rama, Ontario.
The eight round showdown will be the evening’s co-feature, just prior to 19 year-old Filipino phenom Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) defending his WBO Junior Bantamweight world title for the first time, against Mexico City’s Alejandro Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO’s). Read More
Posted by Eugene on October 14, 2009 at 09:19 am
19 year-old’s first Jr. Bantamweight title defense tops stacked Rumble at Rama X
RAMA, ON (Wednesday, October 14th, 2009) – On November 21, the eyes of the boxing world will once again be on Casino Rama, as one of the sport’s budding superstars, 19 year-old dynamo “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) mounts the first defense of his newly captured WBO Jr. Bantamweight World title in the main event of the Rumble @ Rama X. In just his 14th pro fight the teenage sensation lived up to his nickname “Marvelous” when he dominated reigning champ Jose Lopez to clinch a thrilling unanimous decision at Rumble @ Rama IX. Read More
Posted by Eugene on October 9, 2009 at 09:54 am
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19 year-old’s first Jr. Bantamweight title defense tops stacked Rumble at Rama X
RAMA, ON (Thursday, October 8th, 2009) – On November 21, the eyes of the boxing world will once again be on Casino Rama, as one of the sport’s budding superstars, 19 year-old dynamo “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) mounts the first defense of his newly captured WBO Jr. Bantamweight World title in the main event of the Rumble @ Rama X. In just his 14th pro fight the teenage sensation lived up to his nickname “Marvelous” when he dominated reigning champ Jose Lopez to clinch a thrilling unanimous decision at Rumble @ Rama IX.
Sonsona’s opponent will be WBO contender Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO’s) of Mexico City. A veteran of 30 professional fights at 23 years of age, Hernandez has never been stopped and promises to give Sonsona all he can handle. Read More
Posted by Rick McLean on September 5, 2009 at 13:32 pm
Sonsona wins the WBO Jr. Bantamweight Championship of the World and at 19 becomes the youngest World Champion in Philippines history!
Rick McLean & Durell Wambolt at Ringside
Copyright Photos: Durell Wambolt
The Main Event of the evening was for the WBO Jr. Bantamweight Championship of the world between the reigning champion from Puerto Rico, Jose “Carita” Lopez (39-7-2, 32 KO’s) and his 19 year old challenger from the Philippines “Marvellous” Marvin Sonsona (13-0, 12 KO’s).
Both fighters are known as big punchers and most expected a war and thats exactly what they got for twelve full rounds. The fight was full of non stop, back and forth action. Both fighters tested each others chin throughout the bout and both showed a lot of heart and gave the Rama crowd, made up of a large contingent of Filipinos, their monies worth.
In the end 19 year old Marvellous Marvin Sonsona became the youngest world champion in Philippine history winning the WBO Jr. Bantamweight Championship of the World. The judges scores were unanimous with Ted Gimza scoring the bout 116-109, Kelly Zolnierczyk 115-110 and Harry Davis 114-111. However to most in attendance the fight was much closer than what the judges scores indicated.
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Posted by Rick McLean on September 2, 2009 at 22:07 pm
Filipino Upstart Slugger and WBO Jr. Bantamweight Champ Vow to Wage War at Rumble at Rama IX!
TORONTO, ON (Wednesday, September 2, 2009) – WBO Junior Bantamweight Champion Jose “Carita” Lopez (39-7-2, 32 KO’s) and his opponent, budding superstar “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (13-0, 12 KO’s), met for the first time at the final pre-fight press conference in advance of their title clash that tops Rumble at Rama IX, set for Friday, September 4th, at Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario.
While both fighters had little to say to the assembled media on Wednesday, they promised that the subdued press conference was just the calm before the storm.
“I know he is a strong, fast fighter, but I didn’t work this hard to become champion just to give my belt away,” said Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico’s Lopez who after four previous attempts at a world title, finally tasted boxing glory in his last fight, a 12 round unanimous decision over Pramuansak Posuwan for the vacant WBO 115 lb. title.
“I respect my opponent greatly, but with all his skills, it’s nothing I haven’t seen and dealt with before.”
For the 19 year-old Sonsona, Lopez poses easily the most daunting challenge of his young career.
“I know this fight will be a tough one, but I’ve trained hard, and am confident that if I stick to my game plan I’ll come home a champion,” said Sonsona, who hails from General Santos City, in the Philippines, the same hometown as international boxing superstar, and Pinoy icon, Manny Pacquiao. Read More
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