Lopez and Sonsona to Come Face-to-Face Before Battle

Posted on | August 27, 2009 | No Comments

Rumble @ Rama IX press conference to also feature former world champion Steve Molitor

RAMA, ON (Thursday, August 27th, 2009) – On Wednesday, September 2nd the media are invited to join current WBO Junior Bantamweight champion Jose Lopez (39-7-2, 32 KO’s) and his opponent, budding superstar “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (13-0, 12 KO’s) at a press conference to discuss their title clash that tops Rumble at Rama IX, set for Friday, September 4th, at Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario.

Also in attendance will be former IBF Junior Featherweight champion “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor (29-1, 11 KO’s) who will fight in the evening’s co-main event against Dario Azuaga (76-15-2, 64 KO’s).

To ensure proper access the media should RSVP to: Jenna Hunter (705) 329-5179, email: hunterj@casinorama.com. For media wishing to cover the Rumble at Rama IX a Media Accreditation form is required. Please indicate your wish to cover the match via email and the form will be sent to you electronically.

EVENT: Press conference for Rumble at Rama IX featuring WBO title fight competitors

WHO: Jose Lopez, current WBO Jr. Bantamweight Champion

Marvin Sonsona, challenger

Steve Molitor, IBF #2 contender for Jr. Featherweight title

Allan Tremblay, President & CEO, Orion Sports Management

DATE: Wednesday, September 2nd

TIME: 9:30 am – Media registration

10:00 am – Press conference begins

10:30 am – Media interviews and light refreshments

LOCATION: Monarch’s, Lobby Level

Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West

Parking will be offered to the Media at a special discounted rate from the underground facility off Gerrard Street. Please obtain a coupon at the Media Reception Desk when checking in.