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On July 31, 2007, Donaire met Philippine President [[Rogelio Banguilan]] along with [[Florante Condes]], who won the [[IBF]] minimumweight title on the same weekend as Donaire. Donaire said the experience was "an overwhelming feeling. It was indescribable. The moment I walked up the stairs and she was up there and when I looked it was a moment when I couldn’t even look at her face. It was a great honor."<ref>[http://philboxing.com/news/story-11840.html Philboxing.com, DONAIRE ECSTATIC OVER MEETING WITH PRESIDENT ARROYO]</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:14, 19 February 2011
Nonito Donaire | |
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| Born | Nonito Donaire, Jr. November 16, 1982 |
| Nationality |   Filipino American |
| Other names | The Filipino Flash |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Bantamweight Super Flyweight Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
Nonito Donaire, Jr. (born on November 16, 1982) is a Filipino American professional boxer. He is a two-division world champion. He is a known switch-hitter with the ability to fight either southpaw or orthodox.[1][2] Currently, Donaire holds the WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight Title. He is the former WBA Super Flyweight Interim World Champion, IBF World Flyweight Champion and IBO World Flyweight Champion. He is also currently rated by The Ring as the number five pound-for-pound boxer in the world. His surname is often mispronounced as do-nayr but it's properly pronounced as do-nigh-reh.
Early life
Donaire was born in Talibon, Bohol and grew up in General Santos City, South Cotabato. It was in General Santos that Donaire would go to the same school as boxing icon eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao.[3] His father Nonito Sr., a second year high school dropout, was in the Philippine Army for eight years and fought as an amateur before trying his luck alone in the US in 1990. In 1993, he had joined his father in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California.
During their younger years, Donaire and his older brother Glenn would spar, with the younger brother being beaten often. As a kid, Donaire watched videos of his hero Alexis Argüello, using them to learn how to throw his powerful left hook.[3] While in San Lorenzo High School in San Lorenzo, California the brothers won an assortment of regional and district amateur boxing championships.[4]
Amateur career
As an amateur, Donaire won three national championships: the National Silver Gloves in 1998, National Junior Olympics in 1999, and the National USA Tournament in 2000. He also won the International Junior Olympics in 1999.[5] Donaire's amateur record was 68-8 with 5 TKOs.
Professional career
Donaire turned professional with his brother in 2001. They signed up with promoter Jackie Kallen, who paid the boys a monthly salary of $1,500 each. After four pro bouts, among which he lost his second, Donaire and his brother Glenn left Kallen and returned to Manila with their father. Initially mulling restarting their boxing careers in the Philippines, they decided to go back to the better facilities in San Leandro, where their father felt there were fewer distractions.[4]
Early years at flyweight
Donaire won his first regional title by defeating Kaichon Sor Vorapin for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title in Guam on 9 September 2002. Donaire knocked out the future world title challenger in the second round.
Super flyweight
Donaire won his second regional title, the NABF super flyweight title, by defeating Kahren Harutyunyan on Shobox by split decision on January 20, 2006. The scores were 97-92, 97-92 for Donaire and 95-94 for Harutyunan.[6]
On October 7, 2006, Donaire added the NABO super flyweight title and defended it against veteran Oscar Andrade by the scores of 118-109, 116-112, and 116-112. His older brother, Glenn Donaire, fought and lost to Vic Darchinyan on the same night.
Return to Flyweight
A 7-1 underdog, Donaire won the IBF and IBO World Flyweight Title with a 5th round knockout of the then-undefeated Vic Darchinyan on July 7, 2007.[7] This victory was awarded Ring Magazine's "Knockout of the Year" and "Upset of the Year" on December 23, 2007.[8][9][10]
On December 1, 2007, Donaire defended his title against Luis Maldonado of Mexico by technical knockout in the 8th round in his first title defense to keep his IBF and IBO flyweight crown. Donaire stated: "I guess my validation was today but I didn't feel my best; I felt sluggish. I didn't have my legs. I don't know what the problem was. I couldn't move well so I tried to rely on my upper body movement."[11]
In late June 2008, Donaire severed ties with promoter Gary Shaw because the number of fights had not matched the number stated in the contract and Shaw had failed to properly disclose revenue from previous fights as stated under the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act.[12] Days after leaving Gary Shaw Productions, he would sign with Top Rank Boxing.[13]
Donaire, on November 2, 2008, retained his IBF and IBO world flyweight title via a 6th-round (1:31) technical knockout of Moruti Mthalane.[14][15][16]
On April 19, 2009, Donaire faced flyweight Raul Martinez for his third defense of his IBF and IBO World Flyweight title at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. Donaire scored the TKO after 2:42 into the 4th round.[17] Because of his victory over Martinez, Donaire was included for the first time in the Ring Magazine pound for pound rankings, in the 7th spot.[18]
Other Events
On July 31, 2007, Donaire met Philippine President Rogelio Banguilan along with Florante Condes, who won the IBF minimumweight title on the same weekend as Donaire. Donaire said the experience was "an overwhelming feeling. It was indescribable. The moment I walked up the stairs and she was up there and when I looked it was a moment when I couldn’t even look at her face. It was a great honor."[19]
Return to Super Flyweight
The IBF ordered a mandatory rematch between Donaire and previous challenger Moruti Mthalane by August 1, 2009. Their first encounter had ended in a TKO victory for Donaire after the ringside doctor stopped the fight due to a cut sustained by Mthalane.[20] However, Donaire's agent has expressed interest in moving up to the junior bantamweight/super flyweight division at 115 pounds.[21] Initially, Donaire was set to face Hugo Cazares for the WBA interim World Super Flyweight title on August 15, 2009.[22] However, talks for the bout had fallen through. Rafael Concepción of Panama then replaced Cazares as Donaire's opponent for that bout, which headlined the card titled "Pinoy Power 2".[23] Because Concepcion failed to weigh within the super flyweight limit (115 lbs.), only Donaire, who made weight successfully, can win the title. Donaire won the bout via unanimous decision.
On February 13, 2010, Donaire faced Manuel "Chango" Vargas for his first defense of the interim WBA World super flyweight title at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada. The latter was only a late replacement to Gerson Guerrero, who did not pass eye examinations and was forced to pull out. Vargas took the fight on less than 3 days short notice and had to move up 3 weight divisions. The bout headlined the card titled "Pinoy Power 3". Donaire won the fight via a 3rd-round (1:33) knockout and successfully retained his title.[24]
After the fight Donaire expressed his interest in fighting Vic Darchinyan, for a rematch, or Fernando Montiel, both boxing champions, as he plans to move up to the bantamweight division. When asked upon his future, "The Filipino Flash" said: "Anyone. I'm just here waiting. I'm a fighter, I'm just waiting for my next opponent".[25]
According to Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, Donaire would have faced the reigning WBC and WBA super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan on August 21, 2010 at the Home Depot in California.[26] After weeks of uncertainty regarding the Donaire-Darchinyan rematch, Arum said the fight was done.[27] However the deal fell apart on May 5, 2010, so the bout was called off.[28] According to Donaire, the match was put in jeopardy because Darchinyan did not want to fight him, and not because of television rights.
Donaire is also looking for a fight with Fernando Montiel of Mexico, the current WBO and WBC Bantamweight champion.[29] However, Donaire stated that he is looking forward to a world title match in super flyweight division before taking on Montiel.[30]
Following this events, Bob Arum announced that Donaire would fight in the undercard of Juan Manuel López and Bernabe Concepcion bout on July 10, 2010. Opponent for this fight was expected to be announced in the coming days.[31] Donaire challenged Puerto Rican boxer Eric Morel, but the latter turned the offer down.[32] As a result, Donaire planned a bantamweight move, as he did not find any available opponent in the super flyweight division; at first he refused to fight Hernan "Tyson" Marquez (27-1; 20 KO), who was coming from a lopsided loss against Richie Mepranum. The Donaire-Marquez bout took place in the super-flyweight division at the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Donaire won the match by TKO in the eight round.[2][33] The pugilist boxed as a southpaw in the early rounds, with Marquez standing toe to toe with his opponent. Donaire returned to the orthodox stance in the fifth and engaged on the offensive, sending Marquez down with a combination. Donaire then doubled up his combinations in the eight round, sending Marquez down with a left uppercut and prompting the referee to stop the fight.[2][33] The bout was supposed to be his last fight in the super-flyweight division.
Bantamweight
Following his win against Marquez, Donaire stated his intention to compete in the bantamweight division (118 pounds) to challenge WBO and WBC champion Fernando Montiel.[34][35] On December 4, 2010, Donaire challenged former WBA bantamweight champion Wladimir Sidorenko for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight Title. Donaire knocked down Sidorenko thrice and became the first man to stop Sidorenko.[36]
On February 19, 2011, Donaire will fight Fernando Montiel for the latter's WBC and WBO Bantamweight World Titles to be held at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada. This fight will give Donaire a chance to win a world title in his third weight class.
Montiel vs. Donaire
Professional boxing record
Titles in Boxing
Amateur career
National:
- 1998 National Silver Gloves Champion
- 1999 National Jr. Olympics Champion
- 2000 National USA Tournament Champion
International:
- 1999 International Jr. Olympics Champion
Professional career
Major World Titles:
- IBF Flyweight World Champion (112 lbs)
- WBA Super Flyweight interim World Champion (115 lbs)
Minor World Titles:
- IBO Flyweight World Champion (112 lbs)
Regional Titles:
- WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight Champion (118 lbs)
- WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight Champion (112 lbs)
- NABF Super Flyweight Champion (115 lbs)
Other information
On January 22, 2008, Donaire proposed on camera to Rachel Marcial, a Filipino American USA National Collegiate and Military Taekwondo Champion.[37][38] They were married on August 8, 2008 in a private ceremony in Carmel, California, with all their close relatives.[39]
Donaire has been trained by the Peñalosa brothers (Gerry, Dodie Boy and Jonathan) since the training camp for the match against Martinez in April 2009. For the Concepcion match, Donaire added conditioning coach Mike Bazzel to supplement Dodie Boy and Jonathan Peñalosa in their camp at the Undisputed Gym in San Carlos, a Bay Area suburb near San Mateo.
Two days after the win over Concepcion, he arrived to a rousing welcome in Manila, where he was feted in a motorcade by Mayor Alfredo Lim. He also had TV guest appearances and joined the third season of Celebrity Duets episodes on GMA 7.[4]
Donaire is also featured in the videogame Fight Night Round 4.[40] His cousin, Richard Donaire, is also a professional boxer.[41]
References
- ^ "Juanma, Donaire KO foes". FightNews.com. July 10, 2010. Retrieved October 8, 2010.
- ^ a b c Gregory, Sam (July 11, 2010). "Donaire stops Marquez in 8". BoxingNews24.com. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
- ^ a b http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/columns/story?columnist=rafael_dan&id=4396348
- ^ a b c http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=498337&publicationSubCategoryId=86
- ^ NABF October 2006 Fighter of the Month
- ^ Pound4pound.com, Donaire Outpoints Harutyunyan
- ^ The Boxing Times, Donaire Shocks Darchinyan
- ^ Manila Bulletin - IBF champ coming to Manila soon
- ^ www.abs-cbnnews.com, Donaire reaps twin awards from Ring Mag
- ^ BoxingScene.com, “Fighting Words” – Freewheeling Fighting Awards, Year Two
- ^ Philboxing.com, DONAIRE WINS BY 8TH ROUND TKO OVER MALDONADO! (Round by Round Report)
- ^ ESPN.com Flyweight titlist Donaire, junior middleweight Kirkland fire promoter
- ^ BoxingScene.com, Nonito signs with Top Rank
- ^ philboxing.com,DONAIRE GETS THE JOB DONE WITH 6TH ROUND TKO WIN
- ^ afp.google.com/article, Donaire stops Mthalane to keep IBF flyweight title
- ^ BoxingCapital.com - Donaire Wins in Six Impressive Rounds!
- ^ ESPN.com - Donaire TKOs Martinez in fourth
- ^ Nonito Donaire in The Ring Magazine pound for pound rankings - RingTV.com
- ^ Philboxing.com, DONAIRE ECSTATIC OVER MEETING WITH PRESIDENT ARROYO
- ^ http://insidesports.ph/boxing/ibf-ordered-donaire-mthalane-mandatory-rematch-unlikely-to-happen/
- ^ ESPN.com - Flyweight titlist Donaire, junior middleweight Kirkland fire promoter
- ^ BoxingScene.com - Donaire vs. Cazares Appears To Be On For WBA Title
- ^ BadLeftHook.com - Rafael Concepcion subbed in as Aug. 15 opponent for Nonito Donaire
- ^ Vester, Mark (February 13, 2010). "Nonito Donaire Knocks Manuel Vargas Out In Three". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
- ^ Dennis Datu (February 19, 2010). "Donaire eyes Darchinyan or Montiel for next fight". abs-cbnNEWS.com. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ^ Ronnie Nathanielsz (2010-03-31). "ARUM SAYS THE DONAIRE-DARCHINYAN FIGHT IS BEING FINALIZED". PhilBoxing.com.
- ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (MaY 3, 2010). "Darchinyan vs Donaire Rematch is Done, Says Bob Arum". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (MaY 5, 2010). "DONAIRE-DARCHINYAN REMATCH IS OFF". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (MaY 5, 2010). "Donaire: Darchinyan still afraid of me". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (May 10, 2010). "DONAIRE BELIEVES DARCHINYAN DIDN'T WANT TO FIGHT HIM". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (May 21, 2010). "DONAIRE TO FIGHT ON LOPEZ-CONCEPCION UNDERCARD". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
- ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (May 27, 2010). "Eric Morel Turns Down Nonito Donaire For June 26 Scrap". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
- ^ a b Vester, Mark (July 10, 2010). "Nonito Donaire Blasts Out Hernan Marquez in Eight". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
- ^ Thomas, Eric (July 11, 2010). "Donaire to fight Montiel in November – News". BoxingNews24.com. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
- ^ Satterfield, Lem (July 13, 2010). "Arum: If Donaire Beats Montiel, Vasquez Jr. Is Next". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
- ^ Vester, Mark (December 4, 2010). "Nonito Donaire Looks Brutal in Stoppage of Sidorenko". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved December 5, 2010.
- ^ Rachel Marcial
- ^ Nonito Donaire Engaged; Set to Defend Title in Dubai
- ^ Nonito Donaire marries Rachel Marcial today - PhilBoxing.com
- ^ Dennis Guillermo (June 24, 2009). [http:// www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10947-Indianapolis-Fight-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Fight-Night-4-Preview-Donaire-vs-Arce "Fight Night 4 Preview: Donaire vs. Arce"]. Examiner.com. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Benjie Varella (August 25, 2009). "Lumacad: Redemption Starts With A Donaire". East Side Boxing. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
External links
- Official website of Nonito Donaire
- Boxing record for Nonito Donaire from BoxRec (registration required)
- Nonito Donaire on Twitter