# Sonny Boy Jaro

Sonny Boy Jaro (born March 24, 1982) is a Filipino former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2019, and held the WBC and The Ring flyweight titles between March and July 2012.

## Biography

Jaro first made a living in making shoes with his father. At 12 years of age, he took up boxing where he had 59 amateur fights.
He began boxing professionally on September 1, 2001.
In his first world title attempt, Jaro challenged Edgar Sosa for the WBC light-flyweight title on September 27, 2008. Despite scoring a knockdown in the 9th round, he ended up losing a unanimous decision.
Jaro got another shot at a world championship where he took on Giovanni Segura for the WBA light-flyweight title on November 21, 2009. He was, however, subdued in the opening round.
After moving up in weight a number of bouts earlier, Jaro defeated Pongsaklek Wonjongkam of Thailand by knockout in the sixth of twelve rounds for the WBC and The Ring flyweight titles on March 2, 2012, in Chonburi, Thailand. However, he would lose the titles to Toshiyuki Igarashi in his first title defense on July 16, 2012.

## Professional boxing record

| 66 fights | 45 wins | 16 losses |
| By knockout | 32 | 10 |
| By decision | 13 | 6 |
| Draws | 5 | 5 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 66 | Loss | 45–16–5 | RV Deniega | KO | 4 (8), 1:37 | Aug 5, 2022 | Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Philippines | |
| 65 | Loss | 45–15–5 | Nawaphon Kaikanha | KO | 7 (12), 1:30 | May 18, 2019 | Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand | For WBC Asia bantamweight title |
| 64 | Win | 45–14–5 | Boido Simanjuntak | TKO | 5 (8) | Mar 8, 2019 | Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 63 | Win | 44–14–5 | Dondon Navarez | TKO | 2 (8) | Feb 25, 2018 | Barangay Kiwalan, Iligan City, Philippines | |
| 62 | Loss | 43–14–5 | Jonas Sultan | KO | 8 (12), 1:25 | May 7, 2017 | Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines | For IBF Inter-Continental super-flyweight title |
| 61 | Win | 43–13–5 | Marjun Pantilgan | UD | 10 | Nov 16, 2015 | Makati Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 60 | Win | 42–13–5 | Shota Kawaguchi | TKO | 7 (10), 2:40 | Oct 18, 2015 | Sangyo Shinko Center, Sakai, Osaka, Japan | |
| 59 | Win | 41–13–5 | Donriel Marcos | TKO | 2 (6), 0:51 | Jun 12, 2015 | L' Fisher Hotel, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines | |
| 58 | Win | 40–13–5 | Shota Kawaguchi | MD | 8 | Apr 29, 2015 | Sangyo Shinko Center, Sakai, Osaka, Japan | |
| 57 | Win | 39–13–5 | Albert Alcoy | TKO | 2 (8), 1:51 | Feb 15, 2015 | Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 56 | Win | 38–13–5 | Danilo Pena | UD | 8 | Nov 30, 2014 | Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 55 | Win | 37–13–5 | Ichal Tobida | TKO | 6 (12), 1:50 | Jun 28, 2014 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines | |
| 54 | Win | 36–13–5 | Jovel Romasasa | TKO | 1 (10), 3:00 | Mar 21, 2014 | Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines | Won vacant LuzProBA super-bantamweight title |
| 53 | Win | 35–13–5 | Marzon Cabilla | KO | 1 (12), 2:22 | Jan 11, 2014 | Namayan Basketball Arena, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 52 | Loss | 34–13–5 | Gerpaul Valero | SD | 10 | Aug 1, 2013 | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines | |
| 51 | Loss | 34–12–5 | Hiroyuki Hisataka | UD | 10 | Apr 7, 2013 | Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan | |
| 50 | Loss | 34–11–5 | Toshiyuki Igarashi | SD | 12 | Jul 16, 2012 | Winghat, Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan | Lost WBC and The Ring flyweight titles |
| 49 | Win | 34–10–5 | Pongsaklek Wonjongkam | TKO | 6 (12) | Mar 2, 2012 | Chonburi, Thailand | Won WBC and The Ring flyweight titles |
| 48 | Win | 33–10–5 | Samuel Apuya | KO | 1 (10), 2:59 | Jan 28, 2012 | Recom Dome, Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 47 | Win | 32–10–5 | Allan Ranada | KO | 3 (10), 1:52 | Dec 13, 2011 | Angono Sports Complex, Angono, Rizalc Philippines | |
| 46 | Win | 31–10–5 | Rey Megrino | TKO | 4 (12), 2:40 | Jun 18, 2011 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific light-flyweight title |
| 45 | Win | 30–10–5 | Reneante Rondina | TKO | 1 (8), 1:29 | May 14, 2011 | Maigo MSAT Gym, Maigo, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | |
| 44 | Loss | 29–10–5 | Hirofumi Mukai | UD | 10 | Feb 5, 2011 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | |
| 43 | Loss | 29–9–5 | Oscar Ibarra | TKO | 2 (12), 1:15 | Oct 30, 2010 | Gimnasio Rodrigo M. Quevado, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico | For WBC Silver super-flyweight title |
| 42 | Win | 29–8–5 | Armando dela Cruz | KO | 6 (12), 2:16 | May 31, 2010 | Eastwood City Central Plaza, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines | Won IBF Pan Pacific light-flyweight title |
| 41 | Loss | 28–8–5 | Giovani Segura | KO | 1 (12), 1:05 | Nov 21, 2009 | IXMLTUIL, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico | For WBA light-flyweight title |
| 40 | Win | 28–7–5 | Eriberto Gejon | KO | 1 (10), 1:14 | Apr 19, 2009 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 39 | Win | 27–7–5 | Rusalee Samor | KO | 1 (10), 2:30 | Jan 11, 2009 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 38 | Loss | 26–7–5 | Édgar Sosa | UD | 12 | Sep 27, 2008 | Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | For WBC light-flyweight title |
| 37 | Win | 26–6–5 | Along Denoy | SD | 12 | Jun 20, 2008 | Centennial Pavilion, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines | Won vacant OPBF light-flyweight title |
| 36 | Win | 25–6–5 | Julius Alcos | TKO | 4 (12), 3:00 | Feb 29, 2008 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | Retained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title |
| 35 | Win | 24–6–5 | Alfred Nagal | TKO | 1 (12), 2:42 | Oct 28, 2007 | Thunderbird Resort and Casino, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | Retained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title |
| 34 | Loss | 23–6–5 | Danilo Pena | KO | 4 (10), 3:00 | Jun 1, 2007 | Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 33 | Win | 23–5–5 | Romel Bongon | SD | 10 | Mar 24, 2007 | San Pablo Central School, San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines | |
| 32 | Draw | 22–5–5 | Wyndel Janiola | SD | 12 | Dec 9, 2006 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | Retained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title |
| 31 | Draw | 22–5–4 | Along Denoy | TD | 5 (12) | Sep 17, 2006 | Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines | Retained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title |
| 30 | Win | 22–5–3 | Jojo Rodrigo | TKO | 2 (10), 1:25 | Jun 26, 2006 | Salceda Sports Complex, Polangui, Albay, Philippines | |
| 29 | Win | 21–5–3 | Isidro Balabat | TKO | 2 (?) | May 15, 2006 | Bantug Pagasa Gym, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines | |
| 28 | Loss | 20–5–3 | Somporn Seeta | KO | 5 (12), 1:40 | Mar 29, 2006 | Rongklua Market, Sa Kaeo, Thailand | For PABA mini-flyweight title |
| 27 | Win | 20–4–3 | Kengkart Sakpracha | KO | 1 (12) | Dec 10, 2005 | St.Lucia East Mall, Cainta, Rizal, Philippines | Won IBF Pan Pacific light-flyweight title |
| 26 | Win | 19–4–3 | Alfred Nagal | TKO | 6 (12) | Oct 28, 2005 | Trece Martires City, Cavite, Philippines | Retained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title |
| 25 | Loss | 18–4–3 | Angky Angkotta | TD | 6 (12) | Jul 19, 2005 | RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia | For vacant IBF Pan Pacific light-flyweight title |
| 24 | Win | 18–3–3 | Edwin Ubatay | KO | 3 (10), 1:17 | Jun 25, 2005 | Pag-asa Gym, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 23 | Loss | 17–3–3 | Monelisi Myekeni | TKO | 6 (12), 0:32 | Apr 29, 2005 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa | For vacant WBC International flyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 17–2–3 | Wendil Cajoles | TD | 10 | Apr 9, 2005 | Angono Auditorium, Angono, Rizal, Philippines | Retained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title |
| 21 | Win | 16–2–3 | Jojo Brandon | KO | 2 (12), 2:58 | Feb 6, 2005 | San Carlos City Auditorium, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines | Retained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title |
| 20 | Win | 15–2–3 | Larry Mede | TKO | 7 (12), 2:43 | Dec 5, 2004 | San Juan Gym, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines | Won vacant Philippines GAB light-flyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 14–2–3 | Rex Granada | TKO | 4 (10), 1:29 | Oct 21, 2004 | Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 18 | Draw | 13–2–3 | Larry Mede | SD | 10 | Aug 28, 2004 | Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang , Angono, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 17 | Win | 13–2–2 | Jojo Bardon | UD | 10 | Jul 4, 2004 | Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 16 | Win | 12–2–2 | N/A | TKO | 9 (10) | May 15, 2004 | Bren Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando City, Pampanga, Philippines | |
| 15 | Win | 11–2–2 | Rex Granada | KO | 8 (10), 1:18 | Apr 23, 2004 | Cabangan Town Plaza, Cabangan, Zambales, Philippines | |
| 14 | Win | 10–2–2 | Keeward Menosa | TKO | 7 (8), 1:22 | Mar 28, 2004 | Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 13 | Win | 9–2–2 | Aldong Pajaro | KO | 2 (8), 1:45 | Feb 29, 2004 | Mexico, Pampanga, Philippines | |
| 12 | Draw | 8–2–2 | Ricky Seniego | SD | 8 | Feb 20, 2004 | Makati Coliseum, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 11 | Win | 8–2–1 | Noel Guliman | TKO | 4 (6), 2:12 | Feb 7, 2004 | Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 10 | Win | 7–2–1 | Richard Garcia | UD | 6 | Dec 20, 2003 | Imus, Cavite, Philippines | |
| 9 | Win | 6–2–1 | Jojo Pateno | MD | 6 | Nov 11, 2003 | Casino Filipino, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines | |
| 8 | Draw | 5–2–1 | Danny Linasa | TD | 4 (6) | Oct 4, 2003 | Filipino Casino, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines | |
| 7 | Loss | 5–2 | Florante Condes | TKO | 2 (4) | Mar 15, 2003 | Luna Park Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Florante Condes | SD | 4 | Sep 18, 2002 | PAGCOR Grand Theater, Airport Casino Filipino, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 5 | Loss | 4–1 | Jerry Lota | KO | 4 (6), 2:25 | May 31, 2002 | Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Joseph Mancera | UD | 4 | Feb 17, 2002 | Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jojo Pateno | MD | 4 | Dec 16, 2001 | Imus, Cavite, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Dondon Salado | UD | 4 | Nov 9, 2001 | Festival Mall, Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Daniel Arisala | TKO | 4 (4), 1:34 | Sep 1, 2001 | Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |