Marvin Sonsona Will Aim To Knock Wilfredo Vazquez Out
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
Undefeated “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0-1, 12 KO’s) , the former WBO super flyweight champion who lost his title when he failed to make the weight in his first title defense against Mexico’s Alejandro Hernandez last November 21, is confident he will move up in weight and win the vacant WBO super bantamweight title when he battles undefeated Wilfredo Vazquez Jr (17-0, 14 KO’s) on February 27 in Vazquez’ hometown of Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
The world title fight “Making History” will be held at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum and is a presentation of PR Best Boxing Promotions in association with All Star Boxing, SGG Promotions of Sammy Gello-ani and Sampson Boxing LLC of international matchmaker/promoter Sampson “Picasso” Lewkowicz.
Sonsona who flew to Puerto Rico with Filipino promoter Sammy Gello-ani for a press conference alongside Vazquez who is regarded as the best prospect among the sons of former world champions, is regarded as a dangerous opponent for the hometown boy in the clash for the title relinquished by Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez who has moved up in weight and will fight Steven Luevano for his featherweight crown.
A confident Sonsona, a lanky southpaw who is training under Nonito Donaire Sr at the Kennel Boxing Gym in San Leandro, California said “ This is going to be a very competitive fight but I am coming to win and the win will be by knockout. I do not have any doubts about this. The Puerto Rican fans are going to be disappointed because I will win by knockout.”
Sonsona who delayed his departure from Manila but buckled down to training the moment he landed in San Francisco earlier told us he doesn’t plan to let down his supporters and Filipino fight fans and asked them to continue supporting his bid for a second world title.
Trainer Nonito Donaire Sr told BoxingScene.com, insidesports.ph, Standard Today and Viva Sports that Sonsona has looked good in training so far and he is confident that Sonsona has the "power to knock this guy (Vazquez Jr) out."
Sonsona won the WBO super flyweight title with a rousing win over Puerto Rico’s Jose “Carita” Lopez on September 4, 2009 at Casino Rama in Ontario , Canada before he failed to make the 115 pound limit in his first title defense at the same venue and was stripped of the title on November 21, 2009.
Vazquez said his example is his father (Wilfredo Vazquez) one of the great world champions from Puerto Rico . Vazquez Jr said “my example is my father and I feel proud of him so I am going to give it my all to keep the title.”
He said he has been training under his father and has been preparing well, Vazquez said he is thankful for the opportunity to crown himself world champion in his own country. Vazquez said “I have been training hard since November and will be in the best condition for this fight” against Sonsona.
