Sonsona defeats Jacobo

Photo: Michael Lopez

Former world champion Marvin Sonsona (15-1-1, 12 KOs) rebounded from his first loss with a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Jacobo (16-4-1, 14 KOs) of Mexico on Friday night. The bout took place at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, Philippines. The official scorecards read 98-91, 98-91 and 97-92 all in favor of Sonsona, who was in the ring for the first time since losing his WBO 122lb title to Wilfredo Vazquez in Puerto Rico 20 months ago. The event was promoted by Sammy Gello-ani.

October 15th, 2011

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