Sonsona Out to Defend WBO World Title

Press Release: Thursday, October 8th, 2009

On November 21, the eyes of the boxing world will once again be on Casino Rama, as one of the sport’s budding superstars, 19 year-old dynamo “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) mounts the first defense of his newly captured WBO Jr. Bantamweight World title in the main event of the Rumble @ Rama X. In just his 14th pro fight the teenage sensation lived up to his nickname “Marvelous” when he dominated reigning champ Jose Lopez to clinch a thrilling unanimous decision at Rumble @ Rama IX.

Sonsona’s opponent will be WBO contender Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO’s) of Mexico City. A veteran of 30 professional fights at 23 years of age, Hernandez has never been stopped and promises to give Sonsona all he can handle.

The “Canadian Kid”, Steve Molitor (30-1, 12 KO’s) will appear as the co-main event in a match that has yet to be finalized as he bides his time awaiting another shot at the world title in early 2010.

In a surprise announcement, Orion Sports Management has inked WBO #6 ranked Super Bantamweight contender, Ciso “ Kid Terrible” Morales (13-0, 8 KO’s) and has indicated he will make his Canadian debut on the November 21 card. Morales, from Cagayan De Oro City in the Philippines, hopes to follow in the footsteps of Marvin Sonsona in establishing himself on the Canadian scene, joining Sonsona’s consortium of promoters in his quest for a world championship down the road.

Also appearing will be fan favorite Greg “ The Steel Pole” Kielsa, (10-0, 5 KO’s) the reigning Canadian Heavyweight Champion, making his debut under new Trainer, Egerton Marcus. And to round out a stacked undercard, both Justin “The Matrix” Fountain (6-1-2, 2 KO’s), hot prospect, Felix “El Destino” Mercedes (3-0, 2KO’s) will be returning in action-packed fights.

Allan Tremblay, President of Orion Sports Management stated “ This array of talent will provide our fans with one of the best nights of boxing they have ever witnessed. Get your tickets early”

Whilst television arrangements are still being negotiated, Orion Sports Management has confirmed that both Mexico and the Philippines will carry the show live.

Jeff Craik, Vice President of Marketing for Casino Rama, says “Rumble @ Rama IX featured one of the best all-around fight cards we’ve seen in the Rumble series. We’re looking forward to Rumble X capturing the same excitement; it should be a sensational fight night!”

Tickets for Rumble at Rama X will be $125, $75, $50 and $25 will go on-sale this Tuesday, October 13, at 12 noon EST. Tickets will be available in-person at the Casino Rama Box Office, and at all TicketMaster locations, by calling (416) 870-8000 and online at www.casinorama.com beginning Thursday, October 1st at 12 noon EST. Ticket prices do not include applicable taxes or service charges.

Held in Casino Rama’s state-of-the-art 5,200 seat Entertainment Centre, the Rumble at Rama series has firmly established the Casino as the premier venue in which to see the Big Time Excitement of a world-class fight in Ontario. Rumble at Rama X takes place on Saturday, November 21st, with the undercard bouts getting underway at 8:00 pm. The co-main event takes place at approximately 9:45 pm, and the main event set to begin at 10:30 pm.

Tickets for Rumble at Rama X will be $125, $75, $50 and $25 and are available in-person at the Casino Rama Box Office, and at all TicketMaster locations, by calling (416) 870-8000 and online at www.casinorama.com. Ticket prices do not include applicable taxes or service charges.

ABOUT ORION SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Orion Sports Management is an Ontario based promotional company known for staging first class boxing events. Run by former Canadian Airline executive Allan Tre m blay, Orion is the force behind Ontario’s biggest match ups, from their launch event at The Air Canada Centre ("The Night Of The Hurricane") to a series of televised events in the Niagara region featuring "Baby Joe" Mesi, Razor Ruddock, Egerton Marcus, Chad Brisson, and Steve Molitor.

ABOUT CASINO RAMA

Operating 24-hours a day, seven days a week since July 31, 1996, Casino Rama is Ontario's only First Nations commercial casino. The Casino offers a complete entertainment experience with over 2,500 slot machines, more than 110 gaming tables, ten unique restaurants, a world-class 5,000 seat Entertainment Centre and a 300-room all-suite, full-service hotel, featuring spa and health club facilities. Casino Rama is operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc.