Marvin “Marvelous” Sonsona (born May 12, 1990, in General Santos City, South Cotabato) is a Filipino southpaw who made history as one of the youngest world champions from the Philippines. In September 2009, at just 19 years old, he captured the WBO super flyweight title by defeating José López, though he lost the belt on the scales in his first defense. Sonsona later moved up in weight and, in 2014, scored a notable victory over former champion Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. to claim the WBO International featherweight title. Known for his speed and explosive style, Sonsona’s career was marked by flashes of brilliance alongside long periods of inactivity. He retired with a professional record of 21 wins (15 KOs), 1 loss, and 1 draw, remembered as a prodigy whose talent briefly lit up the lighter divisions.
Super Flyweight
Marvin Sonsona
General Santos City, Philippines
22Wins
1Losses
1Draws
14KOs
Career: 2007 – 2022
Biography
World Titles
- WBO WBO World Super Flyweight Won Sep 4, 2009 · Lost Nov 21, 2010 (Vacated) · UD Jose Lopez
Regional & Other Belts
- NABF NABF North American Boxing Federation Featherweight Won Jun 7, 2014 · Lost Jun 7, 2015
- WBO WBO International Featherweight Won Feb 22, 2014 · Lost Feb 22, 2015
- WBO WBO Oriental Flyweight Won May 28, 2009 · Lost May 28, 2010
- WBO WBO Asia Pacific Youth Flyweight Won Oct 4, 2008 · Lost Jan 31, 2010
Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2022 | Boyce Sultan | D | UD | 8 | Marban Boxing Gym, Lagonglong |
| May 13, 2018 | Arief Blader | D | UD | 6 | SM City North EDSA Skydome, Quezon City |
| Jun 6, 2015 | Jonathan Arrellano | D | MD | 10 | StubHub Center, Carson |
| Jun 7, 2014 | Wilfredo Vazquez Jr | D | SD | 10 | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Feb 22, 2014 | Akifumi Shimoda | D | KO | 3/12 | Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macao |
| Sep 7, 2013 | Jason Egera | D | RTD | 8/10 | Poblacion Balamban Sports Complex, Balamban, Cebu |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Carlos Fulgencio | D | KO | 5/10 | Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City |
| Oct 15, 2011 | Carlos Gaspar Jacobo | D | UD | 10 | Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City |
| Feb 27, 2010 | Wilfredo Vazquez Jr | D | KO | 4/12 | Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon |
| Nov 21, 2009 | Alejandro Hernandez | D | SD | 12 | Casino Rama, Rama |
| Sep 4, 2009 | Jose Lopez | D | UD | 12 | Casino Rama, Rama |
| May 28, 2009 | On Doowiset | D | TKO | 2/12 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City |
| May 8, 2009 | Lowie Bantigue | D | TKO | 3/8 | Naga Sports Complex, Naga City |
| Jan 31, 2009 | Phaiboon Chumthong | D | TKO | 5/10 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City |
| Dec 13, 2008 | Jason Geda | D | TKO | 1/10 | Compostela Sports Complex, Compostela |
| Nov 30, 2008 | Erwin Picardal | D | KO | 5/8 | Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City |
| Oct 4, 2008 | Joel Rafols | D | TKO | 2/10 | Naga Sports Complex, Naga City |
| Sep 14, 2008 | John Naimes | D | KO | 1/8 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City |
| Aug 26, 2008 | Emer Barrientos | D | TKO | 1/8 | Amphitheater, Cagayan de Oro City |
| Jul 19, 2008 | Jerome Bontog | D | TKO | 5/6 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City |
| Feb 29, 2008 | Erwin Picardal | D | TKO | 4/6 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan |
| Dec 8, 2007 | Daryl Amoncio | D | TKO | 2/6 | Palawan Provincial Gym, Puerto Princesa City |
| Sep 29, 2007 | Noel Guliman | D | TKO | 4/4 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan |
| Jul 7, 2007 | Richard Donaire | D | UD | 4 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan |
