When did Nonito Donaire become a world champion?
When did Nonito Donaire become a world champion?
Nonito Gonzales Donaire Jr. ( Tagalog: [noniˈto donajˈɾe]; born November 16, 1982) is a Filipino-American professional boxer. He has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, including the WBA (Super) bantamweight title since 2018; previously he held the IBF flyweight title from 2007 to 2009,…
What was the name of Nonito Donaire’s brother?
Donaire was born in Talibon, Philippines, the third of four children to Nonito C. Donaire, Sr. (born 1959, South Cotabato) and Imelda M. Gonzales (born 1950, Talibon ). His brother is Glenn Donaire, a flyweight boxer.
When did Nonito Donaire fight Jeffrey Mathebula?
On July 7, 2012, Donaire fought in a unification bout against IBF super bantamweight champion Jeffrey Mathebula. Donaire’s progress of 28–1 with 18 knockouts was matched with Mathebula’s of 26–3 with two draws and 14 knockouts. It was possible the two boxers’ super bantamweight world titles would be unified.
What was the score of the Donaire Inoue fight?
In the 11th round, Donaire was knocked down after absorbing a body shot. The bout was scored 116-111, 117-109, 114-113 in favor of Inoue. Donaire lost the WBSS championship and his WBA Super bantamweight title in the process. After the fight, Donaire and Inoue showed each other mutual respect, with Inoue lauding Donaire as “a true champion.”
Where was Nonito Donaire born and raised in the Philippines?
Donaire was born in Talibon, Philippines, the third of four children to Nonito C. Donaire, Sr. (born 1959, South Cotabato) and Imelda M. Gonzales (born 1950, Talibon ). His brother is Glenn Donaire, a flyweight boxer. Donaire’s cousin, Richard Donaire, is also a professional boxer.
Why did Nonito Donaire leave Gary Shaw promotions?
In late June 2008, Donaire severed his association with his promoter, Gary Shaw. Donaire had not been offered the number of fights his contract demanded. Shaw also failed to disclose revenue from fights as demanded by the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. Days after leaving Gary Shaw Productions, Donaire signed a contract with Top Rank Boxing.