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.

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

Professional career

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]

Professional boxing record

52 fights36 wins14 losses
By knockout137
By decision237
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
52Loss36–14–2Rimar MetudaKO3 (6) 1:4417 Mar 2021General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
51Loss36–13–2 Marlon Tapales TKO2 (10), 0:4621 Nov 2020Sanman Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
50Loss36–12–2Adones AgueloTKO4 (10), 2:3916 Oct 2019Calbayog City Sports Center, Calbayog, PhilippinesFor vacant PBF lightweight title
49Loss36–11–2Jaime BarcelonaSD1031 Aug 2019 Siargao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
48Loss36–10–2Jaime BarcelonaUD824 Nov 2018 Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Philippines
47Loss36–9–2Ravshanbek UmurzakovKO1 (8), 0:5819 Aug 2018DIVS, Ekaterinburg, Russia
46Loss36–8–2Jaime BarcelonaMD69 Sep 2017Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines
45Loss36–7–2Evgeny ChuprakovTKO5 (10), 1:355 May 2017DIVS, Ekaterinburg, RussiaFor WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight title
44Win36–6–2Jovany RotaTKO1 (10), 1:4126 Feb 2017Lagao Gym, General Santos City, PhilippinesWon vacant WBF (Federation) International super featherweight title
43Win35–6–2Jaime BarcelonaMD84 Dec 2016Robinsons Mall Atrium, General Santos City, Philippines
42Win34–6–2Adrián EstrellaTKO2 (12), 0:2716 May 2015 Auditorio Miguel Barragán, San Luis Potosí, MexicoWon vacant WBC International Silver super featherweight title
41Win33–6–2Rex OlisaTKO1 (10), 1:466 Mar 2015Paseo Commercial Center, Santa Rosa City, Philippines
40Draw32–6–2 Bernabe Concepcion TD3 (10), 2:2226 Jul 2014Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, PhilippinesFight stopped due to a cut on Concepcion's right eyelid caused by an accidental headbutt in round 3
39Draw32–6–1Daniel FerrerasTD4 (10), 2:0227 Jul 2013Barangay San Dionisio Covered Court, Parañaque, PhilippinesFight stopped due to a cut on Ferreras' forehead caused by an accidental headbutt
38Win32–6Mark SalesUD1022 Dec 2012Iba Town Gymnasium, Iba, Philippines
37Win31–6Eric RapadaUD1030 Oct 2012San Juan Gym, Taytay, Philippines
36Win30–6Petchnamnung SithsaithongKO2 (10), 1:543 Jul 2012Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
35Win29–6Joas ApericioTKO3 (10), 2:173 Jul 2012Dipolog City Convention & Sports Center, Dipolog, Philippines
34Win28–6Gadwin TubigonRTD6 (10), 3:001 Oct 2011 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
33Win27–6Eman LabanzaMD106 Aug 2011Mandaue City Sports & Cultural Complex, Bantam Gay Centro, Mandaue, Philippines
32Loss26–6 Jonathan Oquendo KO9 (10), 1:0510 Jul 2010 Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto RicoFor vacant WBO-NABO super bantamweight title; WBO super bantamweight title eliminator
31Win26–5 Mauricio Pastrana KO8 (8), 1:33 13 Mar 2010 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
30Win25–5Monico LaurenteKO1 (12), 0:4512 Dec 2009 Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, PhilippinesWon vacant Philippines GAB bantamweight title
29Win24–5Eilon KedemTKO2 (6), 0:27 14 Nov 2009 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
28Win23–5Nino MagbooUD1015 Aug 2009Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines
27Win22–5Jhunriel RamonalTKO1 (10), 2:0013 May 2009Biñan Town Plaza, Biñan, Philippines
26Win21–5Anthony EsmedinaUD104 Apr 2009Xavera Community Complex, Mabalacat, Philippines
25Loss20–5 Pungluang Sor Singyu UD106 Feb 2009The Office of Pak Hai District, Ayutthaya, ThailandFor WBC Youth bantamweight title
24Win20–4Lowie BantigueUD1024 Aug 2008Gapan Gymnasium, Gapan, Philippines
23Win19–4Celso DanggodUD1027 Jul 2008Agoncillo Covered Court, Agoncillo, Philippines
22Loss18–4Richard OlisaSD1221 Apr 2008Lapu-Lapu City Auditorium, Lapu-Lapu City, PhilippinesLost Philippines GAB super flyweight title
21Loss18–3 Silence Mabuza RTD8 (12), 3:002 Feb 2008Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaFor IBO bantamweight title
20Win18–2Celso DanggodTKO5 (10), 2:328 Dec 2007Palawan Provincial Gym, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
19Loss17–2 Kohei Kono SD126 Oct 2007 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanFor vacant OPBF super flyweight title
18Win17–1Eric RapadaUD107 Jul 2007Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines
17Win16–1Marvin TampusTD10 (12), 3:0021 Apr 2007Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, PhilippinesPhilippines 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
16Win15–1Robert AllanicTD6 (12), 1:439 Dec 2006Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, PhilippinesPhilippines 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
15Win14–1Jerope MercadoTKO9 (12), 1:2214 Oct 2006Mandaue City Sports & Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue, PhilippinesRetained Philippines GAB super flyweight title
14Win13–1Joel EscolSD1022 Jul 2006Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines
13Win12–1Eric BarcelonaSD1220 May 2006Ynarez Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, PhilippinesWon Philippines GAB super flyweight title
12Win11–1Edgar GabejanUD1017 Mar 2006Tomas D. Dacayo Community Center, Solano, Philippines
11Win10–1Aljun SalogaolUD109 Feb 2006Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
10Win9–1Isidro BalabatUD810 Dec 2005St. Lucia East Mall, Cainta, Philippines
9Win8–1Roberto LerioTD5 (8), 1:488 Nov 2005Cantada Sports Center, Bagumbayan, Taguig, PhilippinesUnanimous TD; Fight stopped due to a cut above Lerio's left eyebrow caused by an accidental headbutt
8Loss7–1Mario Jun de AsisTD7 (8,) 0:2927 Aug 2005Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
7Win7–0Rosano MirandaTKO4 (6), 2:3530 Jul 2005San Andres Civic & Sports Center, District of Malate, Manila City, Philippines
6Win6–0Renato NivalUD66 May 2005 Rajah Sulayman Park, District of Malate, Manila City, Philippines
5Win5–0Rommel BongonSD612 Feb 2005Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
4Win4–0Bryan ViceraUD430 Dec 2004Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
3Win3–0Manny MansadUD45 Dec 2004San Juan Gym, Taytay, Philippines
2Win2–0Cristo DemejilloUD426 Sep 2004Taytay Gym, Taytay, Philippines
1Win1–0Christopher BolcioSD414 Aug 2004CCDC Gym, Barangay Poblacion, La Trinidad, Philippines

Controversies

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]

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References

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