One of the brightest young prospects in world Boxing will be back in action in just over a week for his first fight of 2010. “Marvellous” Marvin Sonsona 14-0-1(12) goes into the lions den when he faces Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr 17-0-1(14) who is the son of his namesake father. It provides Sonsona only 19 with the chance to become a two weight world champion himself with the fight being for the vacant WBO Super Bantamweight title. Over the past few months Sonsona has hit a growth spurt that has seen him skip the Bantamweight division altogether moving up 7 pounds from his days at Super Flyweight and growing 2 inches. Here’s what he had to say on several subjects.
Hello Marvin, welcome back to 15rounds.com
Anson Wainwright – How do you feel about being called the next Manny Pacquiao? Is there added pressure?
Marvin Sonsona – I really feel honored being called the next Manny Pacquiao. Who wouldn’g be? But then, there is only one MANNY PACQUIAO.
It is however to my advantage being called that way. Now, I have all the reasons to work harder in terms of training, discipline and dedication to my career. I can aim high and dream big. I am still young and I know that there are still lots of things to learn. I am still very, very, very far from what Manny has achieved.
Anson Wainwright – Why move up in weight and fight Vasquez instead of an easier foe first?
Marvin Sonsona – My management team and I believes that it is better to move up in weight and fight a high-caliber opponent than fight an easier foe. It will not take me anywhere fighting easy opponents because I will never know my capabilities – where I stand – how far I can go – and I might get used to fighting easy opponents hence, take things easy, too. I will never make use of my God-given talent.
Fighting good and de-caliber opponents will make me a better boxer because I will always try to improve my boxing skills.
Anson Wainwright – Can you breakdown your opponent for me – strengths, weaknesses, etc.?
Marvin Sonsona – Physically, he looks stronger. But he does not have the rich amateur experience that I have. So, come fight night – I will let my fists do the talking.
Anson Wainwright – Are you concerned about fighting Vazquez in his hometown? If so what can you do?
Marvin Sonsona – I am not concerned where the fight is. As far as I know, I come to fight and I will fight. There will be a good fight come February 27th.
Anson Wainwright – You will be fighting on PPV in North America. How important is it for you to showcase your skills to US and Canadian fans?
Marvin Sonsona – It is very important for me to showcase my skills to US and Canadian fans because I know that this is where I will be known internationally. It is very important not to disappoint them again after my performance last November 21st in Rumble X, Ontario, Canada. I have learned my lessons and I promise them that they will see what they want to see on February 27th – a very good fight from me.
Anson Wainwright – For those watching you fight for the first time, what can they expect to see? What kind of a fighter are you?
Marvin Sonsona – I am a fighter – I come to fight – so they will see a good boxer in me.
Anson Wainwright – Any prediction?
Marvin Sonsona – Considering that Vasquez is a good boxer and he is from Puerto Rico where the fight is – this will be a good fight. Vasquez will surely put up a good fight for his countrymen just a I come to fight for my country too. Both of us will fight the best we could.
Thanks for your time Marvin, good luck in your quest to becoming a two weight world champion.
Anson Wainwright
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