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By Jake Donovan - Depending upon whom you asked, Marvin Sonsona was either too fresh and talented for the elder Jose “Carita” Lopez to handle, or he was too young and inexperienced to handle the pressure of a wily veteran.
Twelve rounds later, truth would be found in both statements, though it would also serve as a period in which Sonsona would grow in front of our very eyes.
****ing early and boxing late, the southpaw Filipino found just the right formula to outlast the Puerto Rican veteran. A fourth-round knockdown and two points docked from Lopez’ card for low blows proved to be more than enough for the 19-year old Sonsona to remain unbeaten and pick up his first major title in scoring a unanimous decision Friday night at the Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada.
Scores were 114-111, 115-110 and 116-109.
As expected, both punchers tried to impose their will on one another right from the opening bell. Lopez claimed the role of aggressor, though Sonsona exuded patience far beyond his 19 years of age, sharp shooting from the outside. Lopez remained unnerved, as he continued to move forward in every effort to make it an inside fight. [details]
Twelve rounds later, truth would be found in both statements, though it would also serve as a period in which Sonsona would grow in front of our very eyes.
****ing early and boxing late, the southpaw Filipino found just the right formula to outlast the Puerto Rican veteran. A fourth-round knockdown and two points docked from Lopez’ card for low blows proved to be more than enough for the 19-year old Sonsona to remain unbeaten and pick up his first major title in scoring a unanimous decision Friday night at the Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada.
Scores were 114-111, 115-110 and 116-109.
As expected, both punchers tried to impose their will on one another right from the opening bell. Lopez claimed the role of aggressor, though Sonsona exuded patience far beyond his 19 years of age, sharp shooting from the outside. Lopez remained unnerved, as he continued to move forward in every effort to make it an inside fight. [details]
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