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Eden Sonsona

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Eden Sonsona
Born
Eden Baja Sonsona

(1988-12-27) December 27, 1988 (age 35)
Bula, General Santos, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesManila's Golden Boy
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
StanceSouthpaw[1]
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins36
Wins by KO13
Losses12
Draws2

Eden Baja Sonsona (born December 27, 1988) is a Filipino professional boxer. He previously held the WBC and WBF International super featherweight titles, and the GAB Philippine bantamweight title.

He is a cousin of fellow boxer Marvin Sonsona.[2]

Professional career

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On his seventeenth professional bout on November 14, 2009, Sonsona made his U.S. debut on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, where he defeated Israeli Eilon Kedem via second-round technical knockout (TKO) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.[3][4] In the following month, his first-round knockout of Monico Laurente won him the vacant Philippine bantamweight title.[4][5] He then defeated Colombian former world champion Mauricio Pastrana by eighth-round TKO on the undercard of Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey in March 2010.[6] However, in his subsequent match in July, he was knocked out by Jonathan Oquendo of Puerto Rico in their battle for the vacant WBO-NABO super bantamweight title.[2][7]

Sonsona won seven of his nine subsequent fights before he won the vacant WBC International super featherweight title through his second-round TKO of then-unbeaten Adrián Estrella of Mexico on May 17, 2015.[8][9] This was followed by a majority decision win over Jaime Barcelona in December 2016, before securing the vacant WBF International super featherweight title by first-round TKO win over compatriot Jovany Rota on February 26, 2017.[10][11] He then challenged the undefeated Russian WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight champion Evgeny Chuprakov for a May 5 bout.[11] Sonsona lost the match by a fifth-round TKO, ending the 12-fight unbeaten streak he maintained over the last 7 years.[12]

In 2018, Sonsona lost his second rematch with Barcelona via unanimous decision.[13][14] On March 17, 2021, he lost to Rimar Metuda.[15]

Controversies

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On June 19, 2021, Sonsona was arrested for selling methamphetamine during a buy-bust operation in General Santos. The police say he was under surveillance for several months before his arrest.[16]

Professional boxing record

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52 fights 36 wins 14 losses
By knockout 13 7
By decision 23 7
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
52 Loss 36–14–2 Rimar Metuda KO 3 (6) 1:44 17 Mar 2021 General Santos, Philippines
51 Loss 36–13–2 Marlon Tapales TKO 2 (10), 0:46 21 Nov 2020 Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
50 Loss 36–12–2 Adones Aguelo TKO 4 (10), 2:39 16 Oct 2019 Calbayog City Sports Center, Calbayog, Philippines For vacant PBF lightweight title
49 Loss 36–11–2 Jaime Barcelona SD 10 31 Aug 2019 Siargao, Philippines
48 Loss 36–10–2 Jaime Barcelona UD 8 24 Nov 2018 Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Philippines
47 Loss 36–9–2 Ravshanbek Umurzakov KO 1 (8), 0:58 19 Aug 2018 DIVS, Yekaterinburg, Russia
46 Loss 36–8–2 Jaime Barcelona MD 6 9 Sep 2017 Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, South Cotabato, Philippines
45 Loss 36–7–2 Evgeny Chuprakov TKO 5 (10), 1:35 5 May 2017 DIVS, Yekaterinburg, Russia For WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight title
44 Win 36–6–2 Jovany Rota TKO 1 (10), 1:41 26 Feb 2017 Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines Won vacant WBF (Federation) International super featherweight title
43 Win 35–6–2 Jaime Barcelona MD 8 4 Dec 2016 Robinsons Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
42 Win 34–6–2 Adrián Estrella TKO 2 (12), 0:27 16 May 2015 Auditorio Miguel Barragán, San Luis Potosí, Mexico Won vacant WBC International Silver super featherweight title
41 Win 33–6–2 Rex Olisa TKO 1 (10), 1:46 6 Mar 2015 Paseo Commercial Center, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
40 Draw 32–6–2 Bernabe Concepcion TD 3 (10), 2:22 26 Jul 2014 Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines Fight stopped due to a cut on Concepcion's right eyelid caused by an accidental headbutt in round 3
39 Draw 32–6–1 Daniel Ferreras TD 4 (10), 2:02 27 Jul 2013 Barangay San Dionisio Covered Court, Parañaque, Philippines Fight stopped due to a cut on Ferreras' forehead caused by an accidental headbutt
38 Win 32–6 Mark Sales UD 10 22 Dec 2012 Iba Town Gymnasium, Iba, Zambales, Philippines
37 Win 31–6 Eric Rapada UD 10 30 Oct 2012 San Juan Gym, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
36 Win 30–6 Petchnamnung Sithsaithong KO 2 (10), 1:54 3 Jul 2012 Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
35 Win 29–6 Joas Apericio TKO 3 (10), 2:17 3 Jul 2012 Dipolog City Convention & Sports Center, Dipolog, Philippines
34 Win 28–6 Gadwin Tubigon RTD 6 (10), 3:00 1 Oct 2011 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
33 Win 27–6 Eman Labanza MD 10 6 Aug 2011 Mandaue City Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue, Philippines
32 Loss 26–6 Jonathan Oquendo KO 9 (10), 1:05 10 Jul 2010 Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico For vacant WBO-NABO super bantamweight title; WBO super bantamweight title eliminator
31 Win 26–5 Mauricio Pastrana KO 8 (8), 1:33 13 Mar 2010 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
30 Win 25–5 Monico Laurente KO 1 (12), 0:45 12 Dec 2009 Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines Won vacant Philippines GAB bantamweight title
29 Win 24–5 Eilon Kedem TKO 2 (6), 0:27 14 Nov 2009 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
28 Win 23–5 Nino Magboo UD 10 15 Aug 2009 Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
27 Win 22–5 Jhunriel Ramonal TKO 1 (10), 2:00 13 May 2009 Biñan Town Plaza, Biñan, Philippines
26 Win 21–5 Anthony Esmedina UD 10 4 Apr 2009 Xavera Community Complex, Mabalacat, Philippines
25 Loss 20–5 Pungluang Sor Singyu UD 10 6 Feb 2009 The Office of Pak Hai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand For WBC Youth bantamweight title
24 Win 20–4 Lowie Bantigue UD 10 24 Aug 2008 Gapan Gymnasium, Gapan, Philippines
23 Win 19–4 Celso Danggod UD 10 27 Jul 2008 Agoncillo Covered Court, Agoncillo, Batangas, Philippines
22 Loss 18–4 Richard Olisa SD 12 21 Apr 2008 Lapu-Lapu City Auditorium, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines Lost Philippines GAB super flyweight title
21 Loss 18–3 Silence Mabuza RTD 8 (12), 3:00 2 Feb 2008 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa For IBO bantamweight title
20 Win 18–2 Celso Danggod TKO 5 (10), 2:32 8 Dec 2007 Palawan Provincial Gym, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
19 Loss 17–2 Kohei Kono SD 12 6 Oct 2007 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan For vacant OPBF super flyweight title
18 Win 17–1 Eric Rapada UD 10 7 Jul 2007 Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
17 Win 16–1 Marvin Tampus TD 10 (12), 3:00 21 Apr 2007 Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines Philippines GAB super flyweight title at stake; Unanimous TD; Fight stopped due to a cut on Tampus' right eyelid caused by an accident headbutt in round 10
16 Win 15–1 Robert Allanic TD 6 (12), 1:43 9 Dec 2006 Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines Philippines GAB super flyweight title at stake; Fight stopped due to a cut on Allanic's left eyebrow caused by an accidental headbutt in round 6
15 Win 14–1 Jerope Mercado TKO 9 (12), 1:22 14 Oct 2006 Mandaue City Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue, Philippines Retained Philippines GAB super flyweight title
14 Win 13–1 Joel Escol SD 10 22 Jul 2006 Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
13 Win 12–1 Eric Barcelona SD 12 20 May 2006 Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines Won Philippines GAB super flyweight title
12 Win 11–1 Edgar Gabejan UD 10 17 Mar 2006 Tomas D. Dacayo Community Center, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
11 Win 10–1 Aljun Salogaol UD 10 9 Feb 2006 Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
10 Win 9–1 Isidro Balabat UD 8 10 Dec 2005 St. Lucia East Mall, Cainta, Rizal, Philippines
9 Win 8–1 Roberto Lerio TD 5 (8), 1:48 8 Nov 2005 Cantada Sports Center, Bagumbayan, Taguig, Philippines Unanimous TD; Fight stopped due to a cut above Lerio's left eyebrow caused by an accidental headbutt
8 Loss 7–1 Mario Jun de Asis TD 7 (8,) 0:29 27 Aug 2005 Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Rosano Miranda TKO 4 (6), 2:35 30 Jul 2005 San Andres Civic & Sports Center, Malate, Manila, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Renato Nival UD 6 6 May 2005 Rajah Sulayman Park, Malate, Manila, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Rommel Bongon SD 6 12 Feb 2005 Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Bryan Vicera UD 4 30 Dec 2004 Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Manny Mansad UD 4 5 Dec 2004 San Juan Gym, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Cristo Demejillo UD 4 26 Sep 2004 Taytay Gym, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Christopher Bolcio SD 4 14 Aug 2004 CCDC Gym, Barangay Poblacion, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines

References

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  10. ^ Cordova, Calvin D. "Ex-world champion Petalcorin dominates in 'Brawl in the Mall'". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
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