{{Short description|Filipino boxer (born 1991)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2021}} {{Infobox boxer |name= Jonas Sultan |nationality= Filipino |realname= Jonas Andaya Sultan |image= |caption= |nickname= Zorro<br />Batman<br />One Punch |height={{height|ft=5|in=4}} |weight=Bantamweight<br />Super Bantamweight |birth_date={{Birth date and age|1991|12|16}} |birth_place=Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines |style=Orthodox |total=27 |wins=19 |KO=11 |losses=8 |no-contests= }}
'''Jonas Sultan''' (born December 16, 1991) is a Filipino professional boxer, former IBF World title challenger. He is the current WBO Inter-continental bantamweight champion. He held the IBF Inter-continental junior bantamweight title since December 2016 by beating South Africa's Makazole Tete.
==Professional career==
===Early career at super flyweight and bantamweight=== Sultan made his professional debut against Glenn Campaner on 17 March 2013. He won his fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 40–36, 39-37 and 40–36.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jonas Sultan v Glenn Campaner |url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/669309/1791139 |website=boxrec.com |access-date=8 January 2022}}</ref> He amassed a 9–2 record during the next two years, with four record coming by way of stoppage. Sultan was scheduled to challenge Rene Dacquel for the Philippines Games & Amusement Board (GAB) bantamweight title on 11 July 2015. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–111, 114-112 and 117–109. Dacquel was deducted a point in the ninth round for a clash of heads which caused a cut above Sultan's right eyelid.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nathanielsz |first1=Ronnie |title=JONAS SULTAN-RENE DACQUEL TITLE FIGHT IN 'THE MAIN EVENT' ON PBO-SKY CABLE, SATURDAY 8:30 P.M. |url=http://m.philboxing.com/news/story-110573.html |website=PhilBoxing.com |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=22 July 2015}}</ref> Sultan next faced the #11 ranked IBF super-flyweight contender Go Onaga on 15 November 2015, at the City Gym in Tomigusuku, Japan, in his first fight outside of Philippines. Onaga won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 99–92, 98-93 and 97–94.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nathanielsz |first1=Ronnie |title=Go Onaga Decisions Jonas Sultan Over Ten in Japan |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/go-onaga-decisions-jonas-sultan-over-ten-japan--98211 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=16 November 2015}}</ref> Sultan faced Tatsuya Ikemizu on 27 March 2016, in his second fight in Japan. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosal |first1=Glendale G. |title=ALA Gym's Sultan floors bigger Japanese foe |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/90200/ala-gyms-sultan-floors-bigger-japanese-foe |website=cebudailynews.inquirer.net |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=28 March 2016}}</ref> Sultan made the first defense of his GAB bantamweight title against Romel Oliveros on 28 May 2016. He won the fight by a fifth-round knockout, stopping Oliveros with a right straight.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nathanielsz |first1=Ronnie |title=Jonas Sultan Retains His RP Championship With KO in Five Rounds |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jonas-sultan-retains-his-rp-championship-with-ko-five-rounds--105111 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=28 May 2016}}</ref>
Sultan challenged the reigning IBF Intercontinental super-flyweight titleholder Makazole Tete on 16 December 2016. The fight took place in the champion's native East London, South Africa, at the Mdantsane Indoor Centre.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosal |first1=Glendale G. |title=Moment of truth for ALA's Sultan |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/116158/moment-truth-alas-sultan |website=cebudailynews.inquirer.net |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=16 December 2016}}</ref> Despite coming into the fight as an underdog, Sultan won his first regional title by an upset second-round technical knockout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Filipino boxer Jonas Sultan shocks South African Tete |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/155817-jonas-sultan-beats-makazole-tete/ |website=rappler.com |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=17 December 2016}}</ref>
====Sultan vs. Jaro==== Sultan made the first defense of his secondary title against the former WBC and ''The Ring'' flyweight champion Sonny Boy Jaro on 7 May 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jonas Sultan to face former champion Sonny Boy Jaro! |url=https://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/jonas-sultan-to-face-former-champion-sonny-boy-jaro |website=asianboxing.info |access-date=8 January 2022}}</ref> He won the fight by an eight-round knockout, stopping Jaro with a flurry of punches at the 1:25 minute mark.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Jonas Sultan continues rise to contention with KO of Sonny Boy Jaro |url=https://www.ringtv.com/499758-jonas-sultan-continues-rise-contention-ko-sonny-boy-jaro/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=7 May 2017}}</ref>
====Sultan vs. Casimero==== Sultan faced the former IBF junior-flyweight and flyweight champion John Riel Casimero in an IBF super-flyweight title eliminator bout on 16 September 2017, at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Cebu City, Philippines.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Miguel |first1=Mike |title=Johnriel Casimero takes on Jonas Sultan in title eliminator |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/johnriel-casimero-takes-on-jonas-sultan-in-title-eliminator/92048 |website=tiebreakertimes.com.ph |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=4 August 2017}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–111, 116-112 and 115–113.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ramos |first1=Gerry |title=Johnriel Casimero bows to Jonas Sultan in eliminator for next foe of world champ Jerwin Ancajas |url=https://www.spin.ph/boxing/jonas-sultan-earns-unanimous-decision-win-over-johnriel-casimero-to-earn-title-shot-vs-jerwin-ancajas |website=spin.ph |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=16 September 2017}}</ref>
====Sultan vs. Ancajas==== Sultan's victory against Casimero earned him the right to challenge the reigning IBF super-flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas. The bout between the two was scheduled for 26 May 2018, and took place at the Savemart Center in Fresno, California.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jerwin Ancajas Vs Jonas Sultan |url=https://www.asianboxing.info/posters/category/jerwin-ancajas-vs-jonas-sultan |website=asianboxing.info |access-date=8 January 2022}}</ref> Ancajas won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 119–109, 117-111 and 119–109.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Ancajas vs Sultan results: Jerwin Ancajas outclasses Jonas Sultan, wins decision |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/5/26/17399624/ancajas-vs-sultan-results-jerwin-ancajas-outclasses-jonas-sultan-wins-decision |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=26 May 2018}}</ref>
Sultan faced the one-time WBO flyweight title challenger Ardin Diale on 24 November 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 98–92, 97-93 and 98–92.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jonas Sultan vs Ardin Diale |url=https://www.asianboxing.info/videos/category/jonas-sultan-vs-ardin-diale |website=asianboxing.info |access-date=8 January 2022}}</ref> After successfully bouncing back from his loss to Ancajas, Sultan was scheduled to face Athenkosi Dumezweni for the vacant WBC Silver super-flyweight title on 28 April 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Costa |first1=Carlos |title=Jonas Sultan Fights Athenkosi Dumezweni for WBC Silver 115 Sunday in South Africa |url=https://www.boxingaction24.com/jonas-sultan-fights-athenkosi-dumezweni-for-wbc-silver-115-sunday-in-south-africa/ |website=boxingaction24.com |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=27 April 2019}}</ref> He lost the fight by a wide unanimous decision, with scores of 117–109, 119-108 and 119–109. Sultan was knocked down twice during the twelve round bout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Magasela |first1=Bongani |title=Dumezweni impresses - Durandt happy after Sultan defeat |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/boxing/2019-05-02-dumezweni-impresses-durandt-happy-after-sultan-defeat/ |website=sowetanlive.co.za |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=2 May 2019}}</ref> Sultan faced Salatiel Amit on 17 August 2019, in his final fight at super-flyweight. He won the fight by a seventh-round technical knockout.<ref>{{cite web |title=MABAGSIK NA PAGBABALIK NI PAGARA SA "PINOY PRIDE 46," MAPAPANOOD SA ABS-CBN S+ |url=http://www.sportsmanila.net/latest-news/mma/120-louis-column/7419-mga-pinoy,-nagpaulan-ng-knockout.html |website=sportsmanila.net |access-date=8 January 2022}}</ref>
===Return to bantamweight=== Sultan moved up to bantamweight for his next bout, against Jose Maria Cardenas, on the undercard of the WBO bantamweight title bout between John Riel Casimero and Guillermo Rigondeaux. The bout was scheduled for 14 August 2021, following a two-year absence from the sport, and took place at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Cardenas later withdrew from the bout, and was replaced by Sharone Carter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sultan gets new opponent |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1903891/cebu/sports/sultan-gets-new-opponent |website=sunstar.com.ph |date=August 12, 2021 |access-date=8 January 2022}}</ref> Sultan won the fight by knockout, stopping Carter with a right straight at the 2:29 minute mark of the seventh round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ramos |first1=Gerry |title=Jonas Sultan knocks out Sharone Carter in seventh round |url=https://www.spin.ph/boxing/jonas-sultan-knocks-out-sharone-carter-in-seventh-round-a793-20210815 |website=spin.ph |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=15 August 2021}}</ref>
Sultan faced the undefeated Carlos Caraballo for the vacant WBO Intercontinental bantamweight title on 30 October 2021, at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sayson |first1=Homer D. |title=COLUMN: Will Sultan become king of New York? |url=https://www.spin.ph/boxing/column-jonas-sultan-carlos-caraballo-preview-a2244-20211030 |website=spin.ph |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=30 October 2021}}</ref> He won the action-packed bout by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 94–93 in his favor. Sultan knocked Caraballo down four times, in the second, third, sixth and ninth rounds, and was himself knocked down once, in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Santoliquito |first1=Joseph |title=Jonas Sultan wins a classic over Carlos Caraballo |url=https://www.ringtv.com/629551-jonas-sultan-wins-a-classic-over-carlos-caraballo/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=8 January 2022 |date=30 October 2021}}</ref>
====Sultan vs. Butler==== Sultan was scheduled to face Paul Butler for the vacant WBO interim bantamweight title on April 22, 2022. Sultan stepped in as a short notice replacement for the WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero, who was not permitted to fight by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) due to medical guidelines violation.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Paul Butler-Jonas Sultan: WBO Approves Interim Title Fight; Casimero Title Status Under Review |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/paul-butler-jonas-sultan-wbo-approves-interim-title-fight-casimero-title-status-under-review--165644 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=20 April 2022 |date=19 April 2022}}</ref> Sultan lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116–112, 117–111 and 117–111.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lewis |first1=Ron |title=Paul Butler Boxes Past Jonas Sultan To Capture WBO Interim-Title |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/paul-butler-boxes-past-jonas-sultan-capture-wbo-interim-title-results--165714 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=23 April 2022 |date=22 April 2022}}</ref>
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws=0 |nc= |ko-wins=11 |ko-losses=1 |dec-wins=8 |dec-losses=7 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |27 |{{no2}}Loss |19–8 |style="text-align:left;"|Katsuma Akitsugi |{{small|UD}} |{{small|10}} |{{small|2025-07-12}} |align=left|{{small|Save Mart Arena, Fresno, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |26 |{{no2}}Loss |19–7 |style="text-align:left;"|Riku Masuda |{{small|KO}} |{{small|1 (8), 2:21}} |{{small|2024-02-24}} |align=left|{{small|Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan}} |align=left| |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |19–6 |style="text-align:left;"|Frank Gonzalez |{{small|UD}} |{{small|8}} |{{small|2023-09-06}} |align=left|{{small|Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |24 |{{no2}}Loss |18–6 |align=left|Paul Butler |{{small|UD}} |{{small|12}} |{{small|2022-04-22}} |align=left|{{small|M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England}} |align=left|{{small|For vacant WBO interim bantamweight title}} |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |18–5 |align=left|Carlos Caraballo |{{small|UD}} |{{small|10}} |{{small|2021-10-30}} |align=left|{{small|Madison Square Garden Theater, New York}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBO Intercontinental bantamweight title}} |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |17–5 |align=left|Sharone Carter |{{small|KO}} |{{small|7 (8), 2:29}} |{{small|2021-08-14}} |align=left|{{small|Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |16–5 |align=left|Salatiel Amit |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|7 (10), 1:59}} |{{small|2019-08-17}} |align=left|{{small|Superdome, Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |20 |{{no2}}Loss |15–5 |align=left|Athenkosi Dumezweni |{{small|UD}} |{{small|12}} |{{small|2019-04-28}} |align=left|{{small|Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa}} |align=left|{{small|For vacant WBC Silver super-flyweight title}} |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |15–4 |align=left|Ardin Diale |{{small|UD}} |{{small|10}} |{{small|2018-11-24}} |align=left|{{small|IEC Convention Center, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |18 |{{no2}}Loss |14–4 |align=left|Jerwin Ancajas |{{small|UD}} |{{small|12}} |{{small|2018-05-26}} |align=left|{{small|Savemart Center, Fresno, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|For IBF super-flyweight title}} |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |14–3 |align=left|John Riel Casimero |{{small|UD}} |{{small|12}} |{{small|2017-09-16}} |align=left|{{small|Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |13–3 |align=left|Sonny Boy Jaro |{{small|KO}} |{{small|8 (12), 1:25}} |{{small|2017-05-07}} |align=left|{{small|Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF Intercontinental super-flyweight title}} |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |12–3 |align=left|Makazole Tete |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|2 (12)}} |{{small|2016-12-16}} |align=left|{{small|Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa}} |align=left|{{small|Won IBF Intercontinental super-flyweight title}} |- |14 |{{yes2}}Win |11–3 |align=left|Romel Oliveros |{{small|KO}} |{{small|5 (12)}} |{{small|2016-05-28}} |align=left|{{small|University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|Retained GAB bantamweight title}} |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |10–3 |align=left|Tatsuya Ikemizu |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|2 (8), 2:37}} |{{small|2016-03-27}} |align=left|{{small|Towa Pharmaceutical Ractab Dome, Kadohama, Japan}} |align=left| |- |12 |{{no2}}Loss |9–3 |align=left|Go Onaga |{{small|UD}} |{{small|10}} |{{small|2015-11-15}} |align=left|{{small|City Gym, Tomigusuku, Japan}} |align=left| |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |9–2 |align=left|Rene Dacquel |{{small|UD}} |{{small|12}} |{{small|2015-07-11}} |align=left|{{small|Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|Won GAB bantamweight title}} |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |8–2 |align=left|Brian Lobetania |{{small|UD}} |{{small|10}} |{{small|2015-05-30}} |align=left|{{small|Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center, Dapitan, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |7–2 |align=left|Jerson Mancio |{{small|KO}} |{{small|5 (10), 2:11}} |{{small|2015-02-21}} |align=left|{{small|Murcia Sports and Cultural Center, Murcia, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|}} |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |6–2 |align=left|Andrew Palas |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|7 (8)}} |{{small|2014-11-25}} |align=left|{{small|Mahinog Gym, Mahinog, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |5–2 |align=left|Renante Suacasa |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|1 (8), 1:52}} |{{small|2014-08-23}} |align=left|{{small|Barangay Lapasan Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |6 |{{no2}}Loss |4–2 |align=left|Jonathan Francisco |{{small|SD}} |{{small|6}} |{{small|2014-06-28}} |align=left|{{small|Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium, Tubod, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |4–1 |align=left|Marlon Macayan |{{small|UD}} |{{small|6}} |{{small|2014-01-19}} |align=left|{{small|Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |3–1 |align=left|Rocky Alvarez |{{small|TD}} |{{small|4 (6)}} |{{small|2013-11-23}} |align=left|{{small|City Hall Grounds, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |3 |{{no2}}Loss |2–1 |align=left|Rolando Servania |{{small|SD}} |{{small|6}} |{{small|2013-07-21}} |align=left|{{small|Bacolod Arts, Youth and Sports (BAYS) Center, Bacolod, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Kazuma Ejiri |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|1 (4), 1:16}} |{{small|2013-05-25}} |align=left|{{small|Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines}} |align=left| |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Glenn Campaner |{{small|UD}} |{{small|4}} |{{small|2013-03-17}} |align=left|{{small|Davao City, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|}} |- |}
==Titles in boxing== ''Regional Titles:''
* GAB bantamweight title (118 lbs) * IBF Intercontinental super flyweight title (115 lbs) * WBO Intercontinental bantamweight title (118 lbs)
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{URL|http://www.alaboxing.com/|Official website}} * {{Boxrec|id=648292}}
{{s-start}} {{s-sports}} {{s-bef | before=Makazole Tete}} {{s-ttl | title=IBF super flyweight champion<br>Inter-Continental title | years=December 16, 2016 – May 28, 2018<br>''Lost bid for world title''}} {{s-vac | next=Alexandru Marin}} {{s-end}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sultan, Jonas}} Category:1991 births Category:Super-flyweight boxers Category:Bantamweight boxers Category:Living people Category:Filipino male boxers Category:Sportspeople from Zamboanga del Norte Category:21st-century Filipino sportsmen