Jonas Sultan

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Jonas Sultan
Born
Jonas Andaya Sultan

(1991-12-16) December 16, 1991 (age 32)
Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesZorro
Batman
One Punch
Statistics
Weight(s) Bantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins19
Wins by KO11
Losses7

Jonas Sultan (born December 16, 1991) is a Filipino professional boxer, former IBF World title challenger. He is the current WBO Inter-continental bantamweight champion. He held the IBF Inter-continental junior bantamweight title since December 2016 by beating South Africa's Makazole Tete.

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Professional career

Early career at super flyweight and bantamweight

Sultan made his professional debut against Glenn Campaner on 17 March 2013. He won his fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 40–36, 39-37 and 40–36. [1] He amassed a 9–2 record during the next two years, with four record coming by way of stoppage. Sultan was scheduled to challenge Rene Dacquel for the Philippines Games & Amusement Board (GAB) bantamweight title on 11 July 2015. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–111, 114-112 and 117–109. Dacquel was deducted a point in the ninth round for a clash of heads which caused a cut above Sultan's right eyelid. [2] Sultan next faced the #11 ranked IBF super-flyweight contender Go Onaga on 15 November 2015, at the City Gym in Tomigusuku, Japan, in his first fight outside of Philippines. Onaga won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 99–92, 98-93 and 97–94. [3] Sultan faced Tatsuya Ikemizu on 27 March 2016, in his second fight in Japan. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout. [4] Sultan made the first defense of his GAB bantamweight title against Romel Oliveros on 28 May 2016. He won the fight by a fifth-round knockout, stopping Oliveros with a right straight. [5]

Sultan challenged the reigning IBF Intercontinental super-flyweight titleholder Makazole Tete on 16 December 2016. The fight took place in the champion's native East London, South Africa, at the Mdantsane Indoor Centre. [6] Despite coming into the fight as an underdog, Sultan won his first regional title by an upset second-round technical knockout. [7]

Sultan vs. Jaro

Sultan made the first defense of his secondary title against the former WBC and The Ring flyweight champion Sonny Boy Jaro on 7 May 2017. [8] He won the fight by an eight-round knockout, stopping Jaro with a flurry of punches at the 1:25 minute mark. [9]

Sultan vs. Casimero

Sultan faced the former IBF junior-flyweight and flyweight champion John Riel Casimero in an IBF super-flyweight title eliminator bout on 16 September 2017, at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Cebu City, Philippines. [10] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–111, 116-112 and 115–113. [11]

Sultan vs. Ancajas

Sultan's victory against Casimero earned him the right to challenge the reigning IBF super-flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas. The bout between the two was scheduled for 26 May 2018, and took place at the Savemart Center in Fresno, California. [12] Ancajas won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 119–109, 117-111 and 119–109. [13]

Sultan faced the one-time WBO flyweight title challenger Ardin Diale on 24 November 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 98–92, 97-93 and 98–92. [14] After successfully bouncing back from his loss to Ancajas, Sultan was scheduled to face Athenkosi Dumezweni for the vacant WBC Silver super-flyweight title on 28 April 2019. [15] He lost the fight by a wide unanimous decision, with scores of 117–109, 119-108 and 119–109. Sultan was knocked down twice during the twelve round bout. [16] Sultan faced Salatiel Amit on 17 August 2019, in his final fight at super-flyweight. He won the fight by a seventh-round technical knockout. [17]

Return to bantamweight

Sultan moved up to bantamweight for his next bout, against Jose Maria Cardenas, on the undercard of the WBO bantamweight title bout between John Riel Casimero and Guillermo Rigondeaux. The bout was scheduled for 14 August 2021, following a two-year absence from the sport, and took place at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Cardenas later withdrew from the bout, and was replaced by Sharone Carter. [18] Sultan won the fight by knockout, stopping Carter with a right straight at the 2:29 minute mark of the seventh round. [19]

Sultan faced the undefeated Carlos Caraballo for the vacant WBO Intercontinental bantamweight title on 30 October 2021, at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. [20] He won the action-packed bout by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 94–93 in his favor. Sultan knocked Caraballo down four times, in the second, third, sixth and ninth rounds, and was himself knocked down once, in the third round. [21]

Sultan vs. Butler

Sultan was scheduled to face Paul Butler for the vacant WBO interim bantamweight title on April 22, 2022. Sultan stepped in as a short notice replacement for the WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero, who was not permitted to fight by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) due to medical guidelines violation. [22] Sultan lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116–112, 117–111 and 117–111. [23]

Professional boxing record

26 fights19 wins7 losses
By knockout111
By decision86
Draws0
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Loss19–7Riku MasudaKO1 (8), 2:212024-02-24 Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
25Win19–6Frank GonzalezUD82023-09-06Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, U.S.
24Loss18–6 Paul Butler UD122022-04-22 M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, EnglandFor vacant WBO interim bantamweight title
23Win18–5Carlos CaraballoUD102021-10-30Madison Square Garden Theater, New YorkWon vacant WBO Intercontinental bantamweight title
22Win17–5Sharone CarterKO7 (8), 2:29 2021-08-14 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
21Win16–5Salatiel AmitTKO7 (10), 1:592019-08-17Superdome, Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines
20Loss15–5Athenkosi DumezweniUD122019-04-28Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaFor vacant WBC Silver super-flyweight title
19Win15–4 Ardin Diale UD102018-11-24IEC Convention Center, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City, Philippines
18Loss14–4 Jerwin Ancajas UD122018-05-26Savemart Center, Fresno, U.S.For IBF super-flyweight title
17Win14–3 John Riel Casimero UD122017-09-16Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
16Win13–3 Sonny Boy Jaro KO8 (12), 1:252017-05-07Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, PhilippinesRetained IBF Intercontinental super-flyweight title
15Win12–3Makazole TeteTKO2 (12)2016-12-16Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South AfricaWon IBF Intercontinental super-flyweight title
14Win11–3Romel OliverosKO5 (12)2016-05-28University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, PhilippinesRetained GAB bantamweight title
13Win10–3Tatsuya IkemizuTKO2 (8), 2:372016-03-27Towa Pharmaceutical Ractab Dome, Kadohama, Japan
12Loss9–3Go OnagaUD102015-11-15City Gym, Tomigusuku, Japan
11Win9–2 Rene Dacquel UD122015-07-11Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, PhilippinesWon GAB bantamweight title
10Win8–2Brian LobetaniaUD102015-05-30Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center, Dapitan, Philippines
9Win7–2Jerson MancioKO5 (10), 2:112015-02-21Murcia Sports and Cultural Center, Murcia, Philippines
8Win6–2Andrew PalasTKO7 (8)2014-11-25Mahinog Gym, Mahinog, Philippines
7Win5–2Renante SuacasaTKO1 (8), 1:522014-08-23Barangay Lapasan Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
6Loss4–2Jonathan FranciscoSD62014-06-28Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium, Tubod, Philippines
5Win4–1Marlon MacayanUD62014-01-19Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines
4Win3–1Rocky AlvarezTD4 (6)2013-11-23City Hall Grounds, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
3Loss2–1Rolando ServaniaSD62013-07-21Bacolod Arts, Youth and Sports (BAYS) Center, Bacolod, Philippines
2Win2–0Kazuma EjiriTKO1 (4), 1:162013-05-25Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
1Win1–0Glenn CampanerUD42013-03-17 Davao City, Philippines

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Makazole Tete
 IBF super flyweight champion
Inter-Continental title
December 16, 2016 – May 28, 2018
Lost bid for world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Alexandru Marin
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