Junior bantamweight titlist Jose Carita Lopez (39-7-2, 32 KOs) of Puerto Rico will make his first...

Junior bantamweight titlist Jose Carita Lopez (39-7-2, 32 KOs) of Puerto Rico will make his first defense against the Philippines' Marvin Sonsona (13-0, 12 KOs) on Sept. 4 at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, according to Sonsona promoter Sampson Lewkowicz. Lewkowicz, who first brought Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao to the United States, believes Sonsona "is a future star of the Philippines, by far," he said. "Nobody in America believed in Pacquiao when I did, and I also believe in Sonsona."

From dan Rafael's Notebook. Don't worry Sampson, I'm driving this train. People don't know who Sonsona is yet. Expect that to change soon. Too bad his first title shot is likely to be untelevised in the US. If he wins, he would be part of a very select group of fighters to win a title before turning 20.

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Pacman is a once in a generation fighter in my opinion… I don’t think it is wise to make parallels him.

"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."

by Zocalo on Jul 24, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions

Many draws parallels that are nearly always wrong. But I’m sold, show me.

by lcollins1 on Jul 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

pacman is my favorite fighter of all time (really he is), so if this guy is just 1/4 of the pacman this guy should dominate

The Dude Abides

by battle axe of doom on Jul 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

I've heard the name but obviously haven't seen the guy

I remember watching Pac’s first HBO fight on replay at like 7 in the AM recovering from a vicious night out and when he blew away Barrera I was just absolutely thunderstruck at how dynamic he was. Would be awesome to see another talent with half of Manny’s ability.

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jul 24, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

Obviously he won't necessarily be the next Pacquiao

But he reminds me a LOT of Pacquiao back when Pac was at flyweight. For those who missed it before, here’s his last fight against former 2-time titlist Wandee Singwancha.

http://www.badlefthook.com/2009/5/30/893333/marvin-sonsona-ko2-wandee

It’s pretty clear that one way or the other, he has a lot of natural talent. Obviously, there are a million places he could still fail. His stamina might not be good. His chin might not be good. He might not have a great heart. He probably doesn’t have the freakish dedication of someone like Pacquaio. But in terms of quantifiables, the raw tools are there.

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by Brickhaus on Jul 25, 2009 1:59 AM EDT reply actions