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Former world champion Marvin Sonsona appeals for help

May 03, 2020 - 7:49 PM

Once a young boxing sensation, Marvin Sonsona pleads for help as he tries to put his troubled past behind

FALLEN CHAMP. Marvin Sonsona (left) hopes to put his troubled past behind. File photo from Top Rank

Sonsona returns from 3-year boxing hiatus with UD win vs Indonesian

May 13, 2018 - 6:55 PM

Admitting to be a party boy, the former Filipino world champion regrets taking the sport for granted

COMEBACK. Marvin Sonsona (second to the right) says his boxing career is back on track. Photo by Delfin Dioquino


Why the once 'marvelous' Marvin Sonsona left boxing for 3 years

Apr 17, 2018 - 6:07 PM

After 3 fightless years, Sonsona will be back in the ring on May 13

ONCE 'MARVELOUS'. Marvin Sonsona will be looking to bring back his glory days and redeem himself from his troubled past once and for all. File Photo by Jhay Oh Otamias/Rappler

Marvin Sonsona returns with majority decision win

Jun 07, 2015 - 9:42 AM

Marvin Sonsona wins a hard fought decision over American Johnathan Arrellano in his first fight in a year

DISTANCE FIGHT. Former 115-pound champion Marvin Sonsona won his sixth fight in a row. Photo by Jhay Oh Otamias/Rappler

Marvin Sonsona begins next chapter with Arrellano fight

Jun 06, 2015 - 5:29 AM

Marvin Sonsona will return to the ring for the first time in a year facing an opponent who has never been knocked out before

Marvin Sonsona (L) weighs 127.6 while Jonathan Arrellano (R) weighs 128. Photo by Jhay Oh Otamias

After Pacquiao: 5 Filipino boxers 25-and-under to follow

May 12, 2015 - 5:28 PM

There will never be another Manny Pacquiao but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other fighters who can make names of their own

Marvin Sonsona enlists controversial trainer Memo Heredia

Feb 10, 2015 - 2:04 PM

Trainer Angel Memo Heredia best known for helping Juan Manuel Marquez train for his knockout of Manny Pacquiao says he has reformed from his checkered past

KO KID. Sonsona has his arms raised by WBO Asia Pacific VP Leon Panoncillo and referee Danrex Tapdasan after knocking Shimoda out. File photo by Sumio Yamada

2014: The best of Philippine boxing

Dec 26, 2014 - 11:29 AM

Pacquiao s redemption Donaire s disaster Nietes signature win and Sonsona s highlight reel knockout make 2014 a year to remember for Philippine boxing

Sonsona gets revenge on Vazquez Jr., wins decision

Jun 08, 2014 - 1:04 PM

Marvin Sonsona scored a first round knockdown en route to defeating Wilfredo Vazquez Jr by split decision in New York City

BEST SERVED COLD. Marvin Sonsona (L) lands an uppercut on Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Photo by Chris Farina - Top Rank

Sonsona, Vazquez Jr. make weight for featherweight showdown

Jun 07, 2014 - 3:55 PM

Marvin Sonsona and Wilfredo Vazquez Jr both weighed in at 125 8 pounds for their ten round rematch

REVENGE OR REPEAT. Former WBO junior featherweight titleholder Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (L) and former WBO junior bantamweight titleholder Marvin Sonsona pose at Friday's weigh-in. Photo by Chris Farina - Top Rank

Marvin Sonsona seeks vengeance against Vazquez Jr. in New York

May 28, 2014 - 5:55 AM

Four years ago Marvin Sonsona was left embarrassed and dejected after being knocked out by Wilfredo Vazquez Jr Now older and maybe a little wiser he seeks his revenge in New York

KO KID. Marvin Sonsona has his arms raised by WBO Asia Pacific VP Leon Panoncillo and referee Danrex Tapdasan after knocking out Akifumi Shimoda in his most recent fight. Photo by Sumio Yamada

Marvin Sonsona to make Madison Square Garden debut in June

Mar 29, 2014 - 5:59 AM

Former champion Marvin Sonsona will make his American debut on June 7 at Madison Square Garden underneath the middleweight championship clash between Sergio Martinez and Miguel Cotto

GARDEN PARTY. Former world champion Marvin Sonsona will make his US debut on June 7 at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Ryan Songalia/Rappler

Davao boxer Jerwin Ancajas blossoms under new trainer Neri

Mar 04, 2014 - 7:34 PM

Davao native Jerwin Ancajas has taken his boxing game to another level under new trainer Nonoy Neri

CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT BOXING. Jerwin Ancajas' career is on an upward track since teaming with trainer Nonoy Neri. Photo from Ancajas' Facebook

Marvin Sonsona: The new ‘Bad Boy from Dadiangas’

Feb 24, 2014 - 3:44 AM

Former world champion Marvin Sonsona has had his ups and downs in his career and life but the General Santos City native is back in the world title picture after scoring the biggest knockout of his young career

KO KID. Sonsona has his arms raised by WBO Asia Pacific VP Leon Panoncillo and referee Danrex Tapdasan after knocking Shimoda out. Photo by Sumio Yamada

Boxing: China's Zou Shiming stops Yokthong in Macau

Feb 23, 2014 - 3:35 AM

Chinese flyweight Zou Shiming took the next step towards a world title shot when he registered the first stoppage win of his professional career against Thailand s Yokthong Kokietgym on Saturday

CHINA CHIN CHECKER. Zou Shiming celebrates his victory over Harry Tanamor of the Philippines in their 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships finals bout in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Tannen Maury/EPA

Sonsona resurrects career with one-punch KO of Shimoda

Feb 22, 2014 - 9:04 PM

Former junior bantamweight champion Marvin Sonsona resurrected his career

BACK ON TRACK. Marvin Sonsona flashes a thumbs up sign at Friday's weighin. Photo by Ryan Songalia

Filipino boxers Dela Torre, Ancajas score big KOs in Macau

Feb 22, 2014 - 6:33 PM

Pinoy boxing prospects Harmonito Dela Torre and Jerwin Ancajas turned in impressive knockouts at the Venetian Resort in Macau China

HEAVY HANDS. Harmonito Dela Torre celebrates his victory with manager Jim Claude Manangquil, trainer Rene Gabawa and ring card girls in Macau. Photo from Manangquil's Facebook

Boxing: China's Zou Shiming fast-tracked towards world title shot

Feb 21, 2014 - 2:25 PM

Chinese boxer Zou Shiming is being fast tracked towards a world title fight in November less than two years after turning professional

GOLDEN TOUCH. Zou Shiming celebrates his victory over Harry Tanamor of the Philippines in their 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships finals bout in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Tannen Maury/EPA

Filipino boxer Dela Torre 'hungry' for victory in Macau

Feb 21, 2014 - 11:08 AM

Boxer Harmonito Dela Torre of General Santos City will look to turn heads when he fights Saturday in Macau

CAGAYAN TO MACAU. Junior lightweight boxer Harmonito Dela Torre flexes as he gets in a light workout ahead of his fight Saturday night in Macau. Photo by Ryan Songalia

Boxing: Sonsona-Shimoda set for February 22 in Macau

Jan 29, 2014 - 2:55 PM

Former junior bantamweight titleholder Marvin Sonsona will take the next step towards getting his career back on track when he faces former junior featherweight titleholder Akifumi Shimoda on February 22 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Macau

HAPPIER TIMES. Marvin Sonsona (center) flanked by international matchmaker Sampson Lewkowicz (left) and promoter Sammy Gello-ani (right). Photo courtesy Sonsona's Facebook