Sonsona is ready for Vázquez Jr. in an Interview

Marvin Sonsona of the Philippines (14-0-1, 12 KOs), the former young WBO super flyweight champion with his trainer Nonito Donaire Sr. work the mitts during a recent training session in Puerto Rico. Sonsona and his team arrived in Puerto Rico this past Monday is closing in on fight week for his match with Puerto Rican hero Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. (17-0-1, 14 KOs). The two will face off on February 27th at the Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez in Bayamón, Puerto Rico for the vacant WBO junior featherweight Belt. The event titled ‘Making History’ is being presented by PR Best Boxing in association with All Star Boxing, Sampson Boxing LLC, and SGG Promotions.

The interview came from the Fightnews.com where Sonsona and his trainer Nonito Donaire Sr. talks about his preparation for his upcoming bout.

How have you adapted to the time change in Puerto Rico?

I’m actually still adjusting but my arriving nearly two weeks prior to the fight will be very beneficial to me. I will be fully adjusted prior to fight night.

Moving up from 115 to 122, do you feel more natural at super bantamweight?

Absolutely. Its such a relief to not have to struggle to make weight anymore. I feel at home in the super bantamweight division.

Having been a world champion at age 19 and unbeaten, surely the comparisons to Manny Pacquiao have come out, no?

I truly respect Manny Pacquiao and there will only be one Manny Pacquiao. I’m trying to establish my own name.

Nonito when did you start training Marvin?

My first fight with Marvin was the night he won the world title this past September.

Marvin is only 19 years old. How advanced do you see him at the this stage of his career?

Marvin is very advanced at this stage of his career as evidenced by him already winning a world title. He is very disciplined and works really hard in the gym. His future in boxing is extremely bright.

Marvin what are your thoughts on Vázquez Jr. having seen him fight?

He is a very talented fighter and I’m training extremely hard so that I can be victorious. I will be more than ready come February 27th.

Also featured on the televised card will be unbeaten 6′6 cruiserweight giant Carlos Negron of Puerto Rico (7-0, 5 KOs) vs. Roy Ashworth, Jonathan Oquendo (17-2, 11 KOs) of Puerto Rico vs Mexican Álex Becerra for the WBO Latino junior featherweight title and the debut of twins McJoe and McWilliams Arroyo.

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