Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:18:38 +0000
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Nonito Donaire Jr. got a shot at redemption after the World Boxing Council (WBC) approved his fight with Mexico’s Alejandro Santiago for the vacant bantamweight belt. This was disclosed during a recent interview with WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman with ESPN Knockout, although vital details such as the date and venue have yet […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:29:49 +0000
The Gabriel “Flash” Elorde Boxing Awards Banquet of Champions will be returning on March 25 with a trilogy for its 23rd anniversary at the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City. After three years of absence because of Covid-19 pandemic, the annual awards night will resume to honor the country’s top performing boxers from the […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:52:22 +0000
SAITAMA, Japan (AFP) – Nonito Donaire said he was felled by “the hardest punch I’ve ever been hit with” as bantamweight king Naoya Inoue inflicted a sensational second-round stoppage on the Filipino veteran in Saitama. The unbeaten Japan boxing great known as “Monster” scored his 20th KO victory in 23 fights to add the WBC […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 07 Jun 2022 23:45:45 +0000
By CARLO ANOLIN On his ‘beast’ mood once again, Naoya Inoue unloaded power punches and scored a sensational second round knockout win over vintage Filipino fighter Nonito Donaire in their unification rematch Tuesday night at the Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.A more explosive and dangerous Inoue entered the second frame and went for the kill […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:14:45 +0000
By CARLO ANOLIN Nonito Donaire is all “fired up” for his rematch against Naoya Inoue as both bantamweight champions made their respective weight ahead of their unification bout Tuesday at the Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.“I feel good, I feel great. It is going to be an amazing night and you can look forward to […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2022 07:08:39 +0000
By CARLO ANOLIN Nonito Donaire kept a laser-sharp focus ahead of his highly-touted rematch against unified bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue ahead of their June 7 unification bout at the Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.There is no better way for Donaire to keep a calm and composed mindset than having a personal mantra: To be the […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:23:07 +0000
By CARLO ANOLIN Nonito Donaire has been training rigorously for his highly-touted rematch against Japanese rival Naoya Inoue but the “Filipino Flash” remained committed to his long-term goal of becoming the undisputed world boxing champion.There is only one week left before the Donaire-Inoue II fires off on June 7 but the reigning World Boxing Council […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:10:37 +0000
By CARLO ANOLIN World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire was nominated as 2021 Fighter of the Year while his wife and trainer Rachel made it into the list of Manager of the Year nominees by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA).Donaire is joined by the likes of fellow boxing stars Canelo Alvarez […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:48:52 +0000
By CARLO ANOLIN There is no certainty yet but WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire is looking forward for a possible rematch against Japanese rival Naoya Inoue on spring season.“It’s almost there. I’m excited for it,” said Donaire in an interview wiht Fight Hub TV.Donaire, however, clarified that he has yet to discuss with promoter Richard […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 02:13:42 +0000
By CARLO ANOLIN Nonito Donaire’s plan for a truce with MP Promotions chief Sean Gibbons went to naught as the two figured in an altercation Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada.This as Donaire posted on his Twitter account a video of Gibbons causing a scene at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino while cursing at both […]
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