Sanman fighters ready for war

CEBU, Philippines - Sanman fighters Jade Bornea, Eden Sonsona and Ben Mananquil are now ready to see in action in their championship fights on February 26 at the Lagao Gym in General Santos City.

Lolito “Thunderbolt” Sonsona of Jason Soong Stable is also prepared to fight in one of the four title bouts of the “Laban Pinoy 3: Rise of Champions” boxing presentation of the Sanman Promotions and Solar Sports.

“I have trained extremely hard for this. I am 100 percent ready now. I can’t wait for tomorrow,” said Bornea of Sanman-Amoy gym, Bornea (6-0, 4KOs) is facing Raul “Vulcan” Yu of ALA gym (9-1-2, 8KOs) for the vacant IBF World Youth super flyweight.

Eden “Sanman” Sonsona (35-6-2, 12KOs) will take on Jovanny Rota (9-9, 6KOs) of Butuan City for the vacant WBF International super featherweight crown.

 “I’m very happy to have a title fight infront of my hometown fans. I will have a better performance this time and will knockout my opponent,” said the ex-WBC International Silver super featherweight title holder.

Eden’s younger brother Lolito (20-1-4, 9KOs) will trade punches with former Philippine light flyweight champion Renren “Rainman” Tesorio (15-9-3, 4KOs) of Manila for the vacant WBF Asia super flyweight crown.

“I am ready to fight this Sunday and I know Tesorio is also ready. So may the best man win,” said Lolito.

Mananquil, on the other hand, is going up against former WBO Asia Pacific Youth bantamweight champion Glenn “The Rock” Porras (29-5-0, 17KOs) from North Cotabato for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) International bantamweight title.

“I am in my best shape of my life. I would be facing a great champion. He loves to fight and love to fight so let’s get it on,” said Mananquil (12-1-2, 3KOs).

“The official weigh-in will be held on Feb. 25 at 12 noon at the Sydney Hotel,” said Sanman CFO Dexter “Wangyu” Tan.

There will also be 20 amateur bouts to raise the curtain at 1 p.m.

The “Laban Pinoy 3: Rise of Champions” is presented by the Sanman Promotions and Solar Sports. It is sponsored by the city government of Gensan, Mt. Sabrina Resort, Barberlife and Amoy Promotions. Admission is free to the public. (FREEMAN)