Sonsona comeback fight derailed by rival’s defeat

MANILA—The comeback fight of former WBO super flyweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-1-1, 12 KO’s) has been postponed after his opponent lost a recent match.

Sonsona’s Mexican opponent Leopoldo Gonzales, who is also on the comeback trail, lost by a shocking fourth round knockout to Francisco Leal last weekend and will have to sit out for 45 days.

Promoter Sammy Gello-ani told the Inquirer from Mexico that Gonzales’ manager allowed his ward to fight despite having signed a contract for the Sonsona bout because he thought the Mexican could win.

Sonsona and Gonzales were supposed to duke it out at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City on September 24.

Gello-ani said Sonsona will fight another Mexican, Carlos Jacobo, who has an impressive record of 12 knockouts in 14 wins with 3 losses and one draw.

Jacobo, who carries the moniker “Flash of Lightning,” was held to a ten-round draw in his last fight against Victorino Nuñez on June 18.

Gello-ani said Sonsona’s next fight will most likely take place October 8.