# Eden Sonsona

Eden Baja Sonsona (born December 27, 1988) is a Filipino professional boxer. He previously held the WBC and WBF International super featherweight titles, and the GAB Philippine bantamweight title.
He is a cousin of fellow boxer Marvin Sonsona.

## Professional career

On his seventeenth professional bout on November 14, 2009, Sonsona made his U.S. debut on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, where he defeated Israeli Eilon Kedem via second-round technical knockout (TKO) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In the following month, his first-round knockout of Monico Laurente won him the vacant Philippine bantamweight title. He then defeated Colombian former world champion Mauricio Pastrana by eighth-round TKO on the undercard of Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey in March 2010. However, in his subsequent match in July, he was knocked out by Jonathan Oquendo of Puerto Rico in their battle for the vacant WBO-NABO super bantamweight title.
Sonsona won seven of his nine subsequent fights before he won the vacant WBC International super featherweight title through his second-round TKO of then-unbeaten Adrián Estrella of Mexico on May 17, 2015. This was followed by a majority decision win over Jaime Barcelona in December 2016, before securing the vacant WBF International super featherweight title by first-round TKO win over compatriot Jovany Rota on February 26, 2017. He then challenged the undefeated Russian WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight champion Evgeny Chuprakov for a May 5 bout. Sonsona lost the match by a fifth-round TKO, ending the 12-fight unbeaten streak he maintained over the last 7 years.
In 2018, Sonsona lost his second rematch with Barcelona via unanimous decision. On March 17, 2021, he lost to Rimar Metuda.

## Controversies

On June 19, 2021, Sonsona was arrested for selling methamphetamine during a buy-bust operation in General Santos. The police say he was under surveillance for several months before his arrest.

## Professional boxing record

| 52 fights | 36 wins | 14 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 7 |
| By decision | 23 | 7 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 52 | Loss | 36–14–2 | Rimar Metuda | KO | 3 (6) 1:44 | 17 Mar 2021 | General Santos, Philippines | |
| 51 | Loss | 36–13–2 | Marlon Tapales | TKO | 2 (10), 0:46 | 21 Nov 2020 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 50 | Loss | 36–12–2 | Adones Aguelo | TKO | 4 (10), 2:39 | 16 Oct 2019 | Calbayog City Sports Center, Calbayog, Philippines | For vacant PBF lightweight title |
| 49 | Loss | 36–11–2 | Jaime Barcelona | SD | 10 | 31 Aug 2019 | Siargao, Philippines | |
| 48 | Loss | 36–10–2 | Jaime Barcelona | UD | 8 | 24 Nov 2018 | Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Philippines | |
| 47 | Loss | 36–9–2 | Ravshanbek Umurzakov | KO | 1 (8), 0:58 | 19 Aug 2018 | DIVS, Yekaterinburg, Russia | |
| 46 | Loss | 36–8–2 | Jaime Barcelona | MD | 6 | 9 Sep 2017 | Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, South Cotabato, Philippines | |
| 45 | Loss | 36–7–2 | Evgeny Chuprakov | TKO | 5 (10), 1:35 | 5 May 2017 | DIVS, Yekaterinburg, Russia | For WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight title |
| 44 | Win | 36–6–2 | Jovany Rota | TKO | 1 (10), 1:41 | 26 Feb 2017 | Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines | Won vacant WBF (Federation) International super featherweight title |
| 43 | Win | 35–6–2 | Jaime Barcelona | MD | 8 | 4 Dec 2016 | Robinsons Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 42 | Win | 34–6–2 | Adrián Estrella | TKO | 2 (12), 0:27 | 16 May 2015 | Auditorio Miguel Barragán, San Luis Potosí, Mexico | Won vacant WBC International Silver super featherweight title |
| 41 | Win | 33–6–2 | Rex Olisa | TKO | 1 (10), 1:46 | 6 Mar 2015 | Paseo Commercial Center, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines | |
| 40 | Draw | 32–6–2 | Bernabe Concepcion | TD | 3 (10), 2:22 | 26 Jul 2014 | Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines | Fight stopped due to a cut on Concepcion's right eyelid caused by an accidental headbutt in round 3 |
| 39 | Draw | 32–6–1 | Daniel Ferreras | TD | 4 (10), 2:02 | 27 Jul 2013 | Barangay San Dionisio Covered Court, Parañaque, Philippines | Fight stopped due to a cut on Ferreras' forehead caused by an accidental headbutt |
| 38 | Win | 32–6 | Mark Sales | UD | 10 | 22 Dec 2012 | Iba Town Gymnasium, Iba, Zambales, Philippines | |
| 37 | Win | 31–6 | Eric Rapada | UD | 10 | 30 Oct 2012 | San Juan Gym, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 36 | Win | 30–6 | Petchnamnung Sithsaithong | KO | 2 (10), 1:54 | 3 Jul 2012 | Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 35 | Win | 29–6 | Joas Apericio | TKO | 3 (10), 2:17 | 3 Jul 2012 | Dipolog City Convention & Sports Center, Dipolog, Philippines | |
| 34 | Win | 28–6 | Gadwin Tubigon | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00 | 1 Oct 2011 | Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines | |
| 33 | Win | 27–6 | Eman Labanza | MD | 10 | 6 Aug 2011 | Mandaue City Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue, Philippines | |
| 32 | Loss | 26–6 | Jonathan Oquendo | KO | 9 (10), 1:05 | 10 Jul 2010 | Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico | For vacant WBO-NABO super bantamweight title; WBO super bantamweight title eliminator |
| 31 | Win | 26–5 | Mauricio Pastrana | KO | 8 (8), 1:33 | 13 Mar 2010 | Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 25–5 | Monico Laurente | KO | 1 (12), 0:45 | 12 Dec 2009 | Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines | Won vacant Philippines GAB bantamweight title |
| 29 | Win | 24–5 | Eilon Kedem | TKO | 2 (6), 0:27 | 14 Nov 2009 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 28 | Win | 23–5 | Nino Magboo | UD | 10 | 15 Aug 2009 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 27 | Win | 22–5 | Jhunriel Ramonal | TKO | 1 (10), 2:00 | 13 May 2009 | Biñan Town Plaza, Biñan, Philippines | |
| 26 | Win | 21–5 | Anthony Esmedina | UD | 10 | 4 Apr 2009 | Xavera Community Complex, Mabalacat, Philippines | |
| 25 | Loss | 20–5 | Pungluang Sor Singyu | UD | 10 | 6 Feb 2009 | The Office of Pak Hai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand | For WBC Youth bantamweight title |
| 24 | Win | 20–4 | Lowie Bantigue | UD | 10 | 24 Aug 2008 | Gapan Gymnasium, Gapan, Philippines | |
| 23 | Win | 19–4 | Celso Danggod | UD | 10 | 27 Jul 2008 | Agoncillo Covered Court, Agoncillo, Batangas, Philippines | |
| 22 | Loss | 18–4 | Richard Olisa | SD | 12 | 21 Apr 2008 | Lapu-Lapu City Auditorium, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines | Lost Philippines GAB super flyweight title |
| 21 | Loss | 18–3 | Silence Mabuza | RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | 2 Feb 2008 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | For IBO bantamweight title |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | Celso Danggod | TKO | 5 (10), 2:32 | 8 Dec 2007 | Palawan Provincial Gym, Puerto Princesa, Philippines | |
| 19 | Loss | 17–2 | Kohei Kono | SD | 12 | 6 Oct 2007 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | For vacant OPBF super flyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Eric Rapada | UD | 10 | 7 Jul 2007 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Marvin Tampus | TD | 10 (12), 3:00 | 21 Apr 2007 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | Philippines GAB super flyweight title at stake; Unanimous TD; Fight stopped due to a cut on Tampus' right eyelid caused by an accident headbutt in round 10 |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Robert Allanic | TD | 6 (12), 1:43 | 9 Dec 2006 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | Philippines GAB super flyweight title at stake; Fight stopped due to a cut on Allanic's left eyebrow caused by an accidental headbutt in round 6 |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Jerope Mercado | TKO | 9 (12), 1:22 | 14 Oct 2006 | Mandaue City Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue, Philippines | Retained Philippines GAB super flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Joel Escol | SD | 10 | 22 Jul 2006 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Eric Barcelona | SD | 12 | 20 May 2006 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines | Won Philippines GAB super flyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Edgar Gabejan | UD | 10 | 17 Mar 2006 | Tomas D. Dacayo Community Center, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Aljun Salogaol | UD | 10 | 9 Feb 2006 | Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Isidro Balabat | UD | 8 | 10 Dec 2005 | St. Lucia East Mall, Cainta, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Roberto Lerio | TD | 5 (8), 1:48 | 8 Nov 2005 | Cantada Sports Center, Bagumbayan, Taguig, Philippines | Unanimous TD; Fight stopped due to a cut above Lerio's left eyebrow caused by an accidental headbutt |
| 8 | Loss | 7–1 | Mario Jun de Asis | TD | 7 (8,) 0:29 | 27 Aug 2005 | Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Rosano Miranda | TKO | 4 (6), 2:35 | 30 Jul 2005 | San Andres Civic & Sports Center, Malate, Manila, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Renato Nival | UD | 6 | 6 May 2005 | Rajah Sulayman Park, Malate, Manila, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Rommel Bongon | SD | 6 | 12 Feb 2005 | Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Bryan Vicera | UD | 4 | 30 Dec 2004 | Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Manny Mansad | UD | 4 | 5 Dec 2004 | San Juan Gym, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Cristo Demejillo | UD | 4 | 26 Sep 2004 | Taytay Gym, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Christopher Bolcio | SD | 4 | 14 Aug 2004 | CCDC Gym, Barangay Poblacion, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines | |