Sonsona and Hernandez Promise a War

Posted by Michael Payne on 11.19.2009

WBO Junior Bantamweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona and his opponent Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez promise a war this Saturday night as the main event of Rumble at Rama X at Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario.

The 19 year-old Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO's) won the title against Jose "Carlito" Lopez in September via a thrilling 12 round unanimous decision and he has promised yet another top class fight. "When I first fought here in September, I was treated so well, and welcomed so warmly that I wanted to deliver a great performance to my new fans in Ontario. Now that I'm back, I remember that feeling, and am willing to go through hell once again for my fans and my sport."

For 23 year old Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO's) this will be his second attempt at a world title, he lost a 12 round decision to IBF Flyweight champion, Omar Andres Narvaez, of Argentina, in September of 2008 and he is keen on making up for it on Saturday night. "This is what we dream of when we get into boxing. These chances are never guaranteed, and you must make the most of them when they come around," Hernandez said. "I've been blessed with a second chance at a world title, and I don't plan on wasting it."

Also in action on Saturday night, former IBF Junior Featherweight champion "The Canadian Kid" Steve Molitor (30-1, 12 KO's) will lock horns with Argentina's Jose "Pamperito" Saez (17-8-4, 8 KO's) over 8 rounds in the evening's co-main event.

Molitor knows he has to be focused for this one saying "I'm in a position where I have to be patient and disciplined. I have a ranking to maintain if I want to get another crack at the world title, but at the same time, I have to feed my family, Saez is a dangerous guy with a great opportunity to make a name for himself Saturday night. If I'm not 100% focused, then I won't get my title shot anytime soon, and will have to start virtually from square-one."