Marvin Sonsona

Name: Marvin Sonsona
Alias: Marvelous
Birth Name: Marvin Doecadez Sonsona
Hometown: General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
Birthplace: General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 170cm
Pro Boxer: Record

Trainers: Nonito Donaire Sr. (former), Jhun Agrabio (former)
Promoter: Sampson Boxing LLC (present)
Manager: Rajan Yraola

Amateur Career

Started boxing as an amateur at the age of 7 and had 150 amateur fights before turning professional in 2007, just weeks before his 17th birthday. He was a 5-time gold medalist, 10-time silver medalist, and 9-time bronze medalist as an amateur, as well as being the Batang Pinoy Champion of the 2002 Puerto Princesa City Tournament.[1]

Professional Record

• Has a record of 1-1-1 (0 KO) in world title fights.
• Has a record of 4-1 (2 KOs) against former or current world champions:
  • Won against Wandee Singwancha, Jose Lopez, Akifumi Shimoda, and Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.
  • Lost against Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.
• Has a record of 4-1-1 (1 KO) in fights outside his native Philippines.

Regional & Minor Titles

• WBO Asia Pacific Youth Flyweight Title (October 2008-2009; 1 defense)
• WBO Oriental Flyweight Title (May 2009-2009; 0 defenses)
• WBO International Featherweight Title (February 2014; 0 defenses)
• NABF Featherweight Title (June 2014; 0 defenses)

World Titles

• WBO World Super Flyweight Title (September 2009-November 2009; 0 defenses)

Notes

• Younger cousin of pro boxer Eden Sonsona.
• Older cousin of pro boxer Lolito Sonsona.

Preceded by: Jose Lopez

WBO Super Flyweight Champion 2009 Sep 4 – 2009 Nov 21 Stripped (failed to make weight)

Succeeded by: Jorge Arce