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In the ring, Jonas Sultan is a fearless warrior. Outside of it, he’s a model family man.
The newly crowned World Boxing Organization intercontinental bantamweight champion showed his gentle side on Wednesday, November 17, when he fetched his family at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport from Zamboanga del Norte.
Holding back tears, Sultan hugged his wife Nolibeth and children Juliet, Mitche Pearl, and John Jacob at the arrival bay.
“I’m very happy,” said Sultan in Filipino. “I missed them so much.”
Sultan has not seen his family for a long time as he served as International Boxing Federation super flyweight king Jerwin Ancajas’ sparring partner before securing a fight against then-unbeaten Carlos Caraballo on October 31 at the Madison Square Garden in New York.
Against huge odds, Sultan decked the Puerto Rican four times to prevail by unanimous decision and return to the challengers’ roster of the 118-pound division.
Given a short break by MP (Manny Pacquiao) Promotions president Sean Gibbons and promoter Brendan Gibbons, Sultan returned to the country with his manager Junnie Navarro from Los Angeles, California, on November 9.
Sultan and Navarro ended their quarantine on Saturday, November 13, and were treated to a victory party by PBA players from Zamboanga like Mike Tolomia, RR Garcia, and RR de Leon.
On Sunday afternoon, November 14, Sultan met with Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial and his wife Princess. Like Sultan, Marcial is also a Zamboangueño, is also with MP Promotions, and is being managed by Navarro and Michael Venezuela of Zamboanga Valientes MLV.
Later, Sultan and Navarro were invited to dinner by Big Boss Cement head honcho Gilbert Cruz, who promised to support Sultan’s career just like that of Ancajas.
House Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero is also backing Sultan by way of NorthPort.
According to Navarro, Sultan and his family will bond in Tagaytay City before the pride of Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte returns to Los Angeles on November 25 to resume training for his next fight, which could either be a title eliminator or a world championship.
With no opponent on the horizon yet, Sultan said he’s willing to give Caraballo a rematch if the Puerto Rican’s handler, Top Rank, would so desire.
Chances are, Caraballo wouldn’t dare to tangle with Sultan again. – Rappler.com
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