Sonny Boy Jaro


Sonny Boy Jaro 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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
66LossRV DeniegaKO4, 1:37Aug 5, 2022Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Philippines
65Loss45–15–5Nawaphon KaikanhaKO7, 1:30May 18, 2019Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, ThailandFor WBC Asia bantamweight title
64Win45–14–5Boido SimanjuntakTKO5 Mar 8, 2019Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines
63Win44–14–5Dondon NavarezTKO2 Feb 25, 2018Barangay Kiwalan, Iligan City, Philippines
62Loss43–14–5Jonas SultanKO8, 1:25May 7, 2017Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, PhilippinesFor IBF Inter-Continental super-flyweight title
61Win43–13–5Marjun PantilganUD10Nov 16, 2015Makati Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
60Win42–13–5Shota KawaguchiTKO7, 2:40Oct 18, 2015Sangyo Shinko Center, Sakai, Osaka, Japan
59Win41–13–5Donriel MarcosTKO2, 0:51Jun 12, 2015L' Fisher Hotel, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
58Win40–13–5Shota KawaguchiMD8Apr 29, 2015Sangyo Shinko Center, Sakai, Osaka, Japan
57Win39–13–5Albert AlcoyTKO2, 1:51Feb 15, 2015Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines
56Win38–13–5Danilo PenaUD8Nov 30, 2014Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines
55Win37–13–5Ichal TobidaTKO6, 1:50Jun 28, 2014 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
54Win36–13–5Jovel RomasasaTKO1, 3:00Mar 21, 2014Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, PhilippinesWon vacant LuzProBA super-bantamweight title
53Win35–13–5Marzon CabillaKO1, 2:22Jan 11, 2014 Namayan Basketball Arena, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
52Loss34–13–5Gerpaul ValeroSD10Aug 1, 2013Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
51Loss34–12–5Hiroyuki HisatakaUD10Apr 7, 2013Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan
50Loss34–11–5Toshiyuki IgarashiSD12Jul 16, 2012Winghat, Kasukabe, Saitama, JapanLost WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
49Win34–10–5Pongsaklek WonjongkamTKO6 Mar 2, 2012Chonburi, ThailandWon WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
48Win33–10–5Samuel ApuyaKO1, 2:59Jan 28, 2012 Recom Dome, Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines
47Win32–10–5Allan RanadaKO3, 1:52Dec 13, 2011Angono Sports Complex, Angono, Rizalc Philippines
46Win31–10–5Rey MegrinoTKO4, 2:40Jun 18, 2011Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, PhilippinesWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific light-flyweight title
45Win30–10–5Reneante RondinaTKO1, 1:29May 14, 2011Maigo MSAT Gym, Maigo, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
44Loss29–10–5Hirofumi MukaiUD10Feb 5, 2011Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan
43Loss29–9–5Oscar IbarraTKO2, 1:15Oct 30, 2010Gimnasio Rodrigo M. Quevado, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, MexicoFor WBC Silver super-flyweight title
42Win29–8–5Armando dela CruzKO6, 2:16May 31, 2010Eastwood City Central Plaza, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesWon IBF Pan Pacific light-flyweight title
41Loss28–8–5Giovani SeguraKO1, 1:05Nov 21, 2009IXMLTUIL, Mérida, Yucatán, MexicoFor WBA light-flyweight title
40Win28–7–5Eriberto GejonKO1, 1:14Apr 19, 2009Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
39Win27–7–5Rusalee SamorKO1, 2:30Jan 11, 2009Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
38Loss26–7–5Édgar SosaUD12Sep 27, 2008Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MexicoFor WBC light-flyweight title
37Win26–6–5Along DenoySD12Jun 20, 2008Centennial Pavilion, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, PhilippinesWon vacant OPBF light-flyweight title
36Win25–6–5Julius AlcosTKO4, 3:00Feb 29, 2008Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, PhilippinesRetained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
35Win24–6–5Alfred NagalTKO1, 2:42Oct 28, 2007Thunderbird Resort and Casino, Binangonan, Rizal, PhilippinesRetained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
34Loss23–6–5Danilo PenaKO4, 3:00Jun 1, 2007Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines
33Win23–5–5Romel BongonSD10Mar 24, 2007San Pablo Central School, San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines
32Draw22–5–5Wyndel JaniolaSD12Dec 9, 2006Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Rizal, PhilippinesRetained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
31Draw22–5–4Along DenoyTD5 Sep 17, 2006Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesRetained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
30Win22–5–3Jojo RodrigoTKO2, 1:25Jun 26, 2006Salceda Sports Complex, Polangui, Albay, Philippines
29Win21–5–3Isidro BalabatTKO2 May 15, 2006Bantug Pagasa Gym, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
28Loss20–5–3Somporn SeetaKO5, 1:40Mar 29, 2006Rongklua Market, Sa Kaeo, ThailandFor PABA mini-flyweight title
27Win20–4–3Kengkart SakprachaKO1 Dec 10, 2005St.Lucia East Mall, Cainta, Rizal, PhilippinesWon IBF Pan Pacific light-flyweight title
26Win19–4–3Alfred NagalTKO6 Oct 28, 2005Trece Martires City, Cavite, PhilippinesRetained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
25Loss18–4–3Angky AngkottaTD6 Jul 19, 2005RCTI Studio, Jakarta, IndonesiaFor vacant IBF Pan Pacific light-flyweight title
24Win18–3–3Edwin UbatayKO3, 1:17Jun 25, 2005Pag-asa Gym, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
23Loss17–3–3Monelisi MyekeniTKO6, 0:32Apr 29, 2005Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, Mpumalanga, South AfricaFor vacant WBC International flyweight title
22Win17–2–3Wendil CajolesTD10Apr 9, 2005Angono Auditorium, Angono, Rizal, PhilippinesRetained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
21Win16–2–3Jojo BrandonKO2, 2:58Feb 6, 2005San Carlos City Auditorium, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesRetained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
20Win15–2–3Larry MedeTKO7, 2:43Dec 5, 2004San Juan Gym, Taytay, Rizal, PhilippinesWon vacant Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
19Win14–2–3Rex GranadaTKO4, 1:29Oct 21, 2004Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
18Draw13–2–3Larry MedeSD10Aug 28, 2004Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Rizal, Philippines
17Win13–2–2Jojo BardonUD10Jul 4, 2004Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
16Win12–2–2N/ATKO9 May 15, 2004Bren Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando City, Pampanga, Philippines
15Win11–2–2Rex GranadaKO8, 1:18Apr 23, 2004Cabangan Town Plaza, Cabangan, Zambales, Philippines
14Win10–2–2Keeward MenosaTKO7, 1:22Mar 28, 2004Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
13Win9–2–2Aldong PajaroKO2, 1:45Feb 29, 2004Mexico, Pampanga, Philippines
12Draw8–2–2Ricky SeniegoSD8Feb 20, 2004Makati Coliseum, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
11Win8–2–1Noel GulimanTKO4, 2:12Feb 7, 2004Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
10Win7–2–1Richard GarciaUD6Dec 20, 2003Imus, Cavite, Philippines
9Win6–2–1Jojo PatenoMD6Nov 11, 2003Casino Filipino, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
8Draw5–2–1Danny LinasaTD4 Oct 4, 2003Filipino Casino, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines
7Loss5–2Florante CondesTKO2 Mar 15, 2003Luna Park Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
6Win5–1Florante CondesSD4Sep 18, 2002PAGCOR Grand Theater, Airport Casino Filipino, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
5Loss4–1Jerry LotaKO4, 2:25May 31, 2002Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
4Win4–0Joseph ManceraUD4Feb 17, 2002Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
3Win3–0Jojo PatenoMD4Dec 16, 2001Imus, Cavite, Philippines
2Win2–0Dondon SaladoUD4Nov 9, 2001Festival Mall, Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines
1Win1–0Daniel ArisalaTKO4, 1:34Sep 1, 2001Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines