This article is about Nonito Donaire, Jr.. For the boxer who is also known as "Flash", see
Gabriel Elorde.
Nonito Donaire, Jr. (born November 16, 1982) is a Filipino American[1] professional boxer. Known as "The Filipino Flash," Donaire is a four-division world champion and the reigning WBO Super Bantamweight Champion. He is also the former WBC and WBO Bantamweight, Interim WBA Super Flyweight and IBF Flyweight Champion.
He is a known switch-hitter with the ability to fight either southpaw or orthodox.[2][3] His surname is often mispronounced as do-nayr but it's properly pronounced as do-nigh-reh.
Donaire is currently rated by The Ring as the number four pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
Nonito Donaire was born in Talibon, Bohol, Philippines to Filipino parents, Nonito Sr. and Imelda Donaire. He is the third among four siblings: Glenn, Rosiel and Ermie.[4] Back then, there was no electricity in Bohol.[5] He grew up in General Santos City, South Cotabato, where he lived until age six[5] and went to the same school as boxing icon eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao.[6] His father, 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, at the age of eleven, he had joined his father in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California and they lived in San Leandro.[4][7] He later moved to San Mateo in the Bay Area.[8]
In childhood, Donaire was a frail, asthmatic and wimpy kid who got bullied in school and went back home crying.[7][9][10] He was picked on for three years, until a little after he migrated to San Leandro.[11] At home, he felt no attention has been paid to him, as a middle child. He wanted to be recognised by his parents, especially his father.[* 1] As soon as his brother started boxing, ten year old Nonito craved the respect and recognition the brother got from it,[5] and started it.[12] His father took him to a boxing gym at age eleven to get him off the streets.[11] In his first amateur bout as a kid, he beat the opponent with his straight punches, all the while just thinking that "I’m going to kill him before he kills me."[12] However, he had had no confidence until he earned four or five knockout victories in the professional bouts.[11]
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.[6] While in San Lorenzo High School in San Lorenzo, California the brothers won an assortment of regional and district amateur boxing championships.[4] His cousin, Richard Donaire, is also a professional boxer.[13]
Donaire is married to Rachel Marcial, a Filipino-American USA National Collegiate and Military Taekwando Champion.[14][15] They were married on August 8, 2008 in a private ceremony in Carmel, California, with all their close relatives.[16] Subsequently, they had a church wedding in the Philippines on November 11, 2011 (11/11/11).[7]
Donaire's wife is a pivotal member of his team,[10][17] with her father acting as his chief security.[7] His parents-in-law, Gerry and Rebecca Marcial, are the leading members of his support group.[7] Donaire wants to be with people who are there for him even if he has nothing and likes to please them above all. During his early career, he had hated boxing. Due to excessive pressure, he had not only never enjoyed boxing, but had even dreaded it every day.[5][11][12][18] Nevertheless, he did stick with it because he did not want to disappoint his father. Currently, he always fights for such people who support him and believe in him, and finally for himself, so he loves and enjoys boxing.[5][12]
As a young American 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.[19] Donaire's amateur record was 68–8 with 5 TKOs.
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. When Donaire lost his second fight in 2001, via a dodgy decision, he tasted the intense feeling that he did not want to see the sorrow, sadness or pity in people's faces. Since then, he has continued a winning streak for over ten years.[5] After four pro bouts, 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]
Donaire won his first regional title in flyweight division 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.
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.[20]
On October 7, 2006, Donaire outpointed 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.
A 7–1 underdog, Donaire won the IBF Flyweight title with a one-punch, fifth round knockout of the then-undefeated Vic Darchinyan on July 7, 2007.[21] This victory was awarded Ring Magazine's "Knockout of the Year" and "Upset of the Year" on December 23, 2007.[22][23][24] On July 31, 2007, Donaire met Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo 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."[25]
Nonito Donaire with his IBF and IBO Flyweight belts in 2007.
On December 1, 2007, Donaire made the first defense of his IBF title against Luis Maldonado of Mexico by technical knockout in the 8th round. 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."[26]
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.[27] Days after leaving Gary Shaw Productions, he would sign with Top Rank Boxing.[28]
Donaire, on November 2, 2008, retained his IBF Flyweight title via a 6th-round (1:31) technical knockout of Moruti Mthalane.[29][30][31] During sparring for that fight, Donaire had an asthma attack. He could not carry through twelve rounds as his father ordered. While his father did not notice the reason and tried to force it to him, he left the gym to go to a hospital. He had a slight symptoms of bronchitis, and was diagnosed with recurrence of asthma.[8][* 2] After the Mthalane fight, he became estranged from his father.[5]
On April 19, 2009, Donaire faced flyweight Raul Martinez for his third defense of his IBF Flyweight title at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. Donaire scored the TKO after 2:42 into the 4th round.[33] Donaire has been trained by the Peñalosa brothers (Gerry, Dodie Boy and Jonathan) since the training camp for the match against Martinez. 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.[34]
The IBF ordered a mandatory rematch between Donaire and previous challenger Moruti Mthalane by August 1, 2009. However, Donaire's agent has expressed interest in moving up to the junior bantamweight/super flyweight division at 115 pounds.[35] Initially, Donaire was set to face Hugo Fidel Cazares on August 15, but talks for the bout had fallen through 2009.[36] Rafael Concepción of Panama then replaced Cazares as Donaire's opponent for the Interim WBA Super Flyweight title, which headlined the card titled "Pinoy Power 2."[37] Donaire added conditioning coach Mike Bazzel to supplement Dodie Boy and Jonathan Peñalosa in their camp at the Undisputed Boxing Gym in San Carlos, a Bay Area suburb near San Mateo. He dedicated his fight against Concepcion in memory of late Philippine President Corazon "Cory" Aquino where he requested Everlast, a boxing equipment company, to provide a yellow robe with the inscription “I. M. O. (in memory of) former Pres. Cory Aquino.”[8] 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. 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.
Donaire's trainer was switched from his father to Roberto García Cortez in late 2009.[38] Donaire does not want to be rude to Garcia by not training hard. So, even when he is not with Garcia, Donaire is working to the limit.[39]
On February 13, 2010, Donaire faced Manuel "Chango" Vargas for his first defense of the Interim WBA 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.[40]
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.[41]
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.[42] After weeks of uncertainty regarding the Donaire-Darchinyan rematch, Arum said the fight was done.[43] However, the deal fell apart on May 5, 2010, so the bout was called off.[44]
Donaire is also looking for a fight with WBO Bantamweight Champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico.[45] However, Donaire stated that he is looking forward to a regular world title match in super flyweight division first before taking on Montiel.[46]
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 at the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Opponent for this fight was expected to be announced in the coming days.[47] Donaire challenged Puerto Rican boxer Eric Morel, but the latter turned the offer down.[48] 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, who was coming from a lopsided loss against Richie Mepranum. The Donaire-Marquez bout took place in the super flyweight division. Donaire won the match by TKO in the eight round.[3][49] The bout was supposed to be his last fight in the super flyweight division.
Donaire with his WBO and WBC Bantamweight belts slung over his shoulders, at his public workout at
Gleason's Gym, in October 2011.
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.[50][51]
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.[52]
The win against Sidorenko gave Donaire the chance to face Mexican Fernando Montiel.
On February 19, 2011, Donaire stopped Fernando Montiel in the second round to take the WBC and WBO Bantamweight titles.[53] Donaire took a right to the head from the Montiel, then immediately countered with a devastating left to the head that sent Montiel crumpling to the canvas. Montiel rose to continue and Donaire rushed over to land a left and a right before referee Russell Mora stopped the fight after two minutes and 25 seconds of the second round.[54] With the victory, Donaire became the second Filipino and third Asian to become a three-division world champion, a fighter who won world titles in three different weight divisions.[55][56]
On February 28, 2011, the Philippine Senate formally adopted two Senate Resolutions filed by Senators Pia Cayetano and Manuel Lapid congratulating and commending Donaire for being an outstanding Filipino boxer and for bringing honor and pride to the country.[57]
On October 22, 2011, Donaire made his New York debut by beating previously undefeated two-division world champion Omar "El Huracán" Narvaez at Madison Square Garden in New York. Donaire dominated the fight against an obviously outmatched Narvaez but did not get the knockout he sought.
After the fight between WBC Super Bantamweight Champion Toshiaki Nishioka and Rafael Márquez, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum stated that he had an agreement for the winner of the Nishioka-Marquez title fight to face Nonito Donaire, who wants to move up to super bantamweight after his WBC and WBO Bantamweight title fight with Omar Andres Narvaez. However, in an interview after Nishioka won, Arum said that the planned Donaire-Nishioka fight will not happen as earlier planned for mid-January and that "probably Nishioka won't fight Donaire until May or June (2012) because he wants to take a rest." Instead, Arum raised the possibility of Donaire fighting WBO Super Bantamweight Champion Jorge Arce.[58]
After twelve rounds, scores of 117–110 twice were read in Donaire’s favor as the third judge had a surprising 115–112 for Vázquez Jr. He won via split decision to capture the WBO Super Bantamweight title, even though Donaire connected 60 percent of his power shots, outlanded Vázquez in eleven rounds except for the sixth round and knocked him down in the ninth round.[59] That makes him the second Asian (only other than Manny Pacquiao) to win championships in four different divisions. Donaire fights have been broadcast on HBO since 2011. He reportedly earned 725 thousand dollars from Narvaez fight and a million dollars from Vázquez fight.[7][* 3]
| 28 Wins (18 knockouts, 10 decisions), 1 Loss (by decision), 0 Draws[60] |
| Res. |
Record |
Opponent |
Type |
Rd., Time |
Date |
Location |
Notes |
| N/A |
28–1 |
 Jeffrey Mathebula |
- |
? (12) |
2012-06-30 |
 Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, United States |
Defending WBO Super Bantamweight title.
For IBF Super Bantamweight title. |
| Win |
28–1 |
 Wilfredo Vázquez, Jr. |
SD |
12 (12) |
2012-02-04 |
Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, United States |
Won vacant WBO Super Bantamweight title. |
| Win |
27–1 |
 Omar Andres Narvaez |
UD |
12 (12) |
2011-10-22 |
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States |
Retained WBC & WBO Bantamweight titles. |
| Win |
26–1 |
 Fernando Montiel |
TKO |
2 (12) |
2011-02-19 |
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, United States |
Won WBC & WBO Bantamweight titles. |
| Win |
25–1 |
 Wladimir Sidorenko |
KO |
4 (12) |
2010-12-04 |
Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States |
Won vacant WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight title. |
| Win |
24–1 |
Hernan Marquez |
TKO |
8 (12) |
2010-07-10 |
José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Retained Interim WBA Super Flyweight title. |
| Win |
23–1 |
Manuel Vargas |
KO |
3 (12) |
2010-02-13 |
Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, United States |
Retained Interim WBA Super Flyweight title. |
| Win |
22–1 |
 Rafael Concepcion |
UD |
12 (12) |
2009-08-15 |
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, United States |
Won Interim WBA Super Flyweight title. |
| Win |
21–1 |
Raúl Martínez |
TKO |
4 (12) |
2009-04-19 |
 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
Retained IBF & IBO Flyweight titles. |
| Win |
20–1 |
Moruti Mthalane |
TKO |
6 (12) |
2008-11-01 |
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, United States |
Retained IBF & IBO Flyweight titles. |
| Win |
19–1 |
Luis Maldonado |
TKO |
8 (12) |
2007-12-01 |
Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, United States |
Retained IBF & IBO Flyweight titles. |
| Win |
18–1 |
 Vic Darchinyan |
TKO |
5 (12) |
2007-07-07 |
Harbour Yard Arena, Bridgeport, United States |
Won IBF & IBO Flyweight titles. |
| Win |
17–1 |
Kevin Hudgins |
TKO |
1 (8) |
2007-05-12 |
Reno Events Center, Reno, United States |
|
| Win |
16–1 |
Oscar Andrade |
UD |
12 (12) |
2006-10-07 |
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, United States |
Retained NABF Super Flyweight title. |
| Win |
15–1 |
Jose Luis Cardenas |
TKO |
2 (8) |
2006-07-29 |
Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, United States |
|
| Win |
14–1 |
Kahren Harutyunyan |
SD |
10 (10) |
2006-01-20 |
Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, United States |
Won NABF Super Flyweight title. |
| Win |
13–1 |
 Ilido Julio |
UD |
8 (8) |
2005-11-05 |
Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, United States |
|
| Win |
12–1 |
Daniel Gonzalez |
KO |
1 (8) |
2005-10-01 |
Reno Events Center, Reno, United States |
|
| Win |
11–1 |
Larry Olvera |
UD |
6 (6) |
2005-07-02 |
Reno Events Center, Reno, United States |
|
| Win |
10–1 |
Paulino Villalobos |
TKO |
6 (8) |
2005-05-13 |
Civic Arena, San Jose, United States |
|
| Win |
9–1 |
Gilberto Bolanos |
UD |
8 (8) |
2004-11-12 |
Quiet Cannon, Montebello, United States |
|
| Win |
8–1 |
Ricardo Barreras |
TKO |
4 (6) |
2004-06-18 |
Quiet Cannon, Montebello, United States |
|
| Win |
7–1 |
Jorge Lopez |
TKO |
1 (6) |
2003-06-27 |
Mare Island Sports Center, Vallejo, United States |
|
| Win |
6–1 |
Mark Sales |
TKO |
5 (12) |
2002-11-02 |
Joe Cantada Boxing Arena, Taguig City, Philippines |
|
| Win |
5–1 |
 Kaichon Sor Vorapin |
KO |
2 (12) |
2002-09-01 |
 University of Guam, Agana, Guam |
Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Super Flyweight title. |
| Win |
4–1 |
Noel Alma |
KO |
1 (?) |
2002-05-31 |
Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque City, Philippines |
|
| Win |
3–1 |
Jose Luis Torres |
TKO |
1 (4) |
2001-07-03 |
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Monterey, United States |
|
| Win |
2–1 |
Saul Santoyo |
UD |
4 (4) |
2001-06-08 |
Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, United States |
|
| Loss |
1–1 |
Rosendo Sanchez |
UD |
5 (5) |
2001-03-10 |
Pacific Sports Center, Vallejo, United States |
|
| Win |
1–0 |
Jose Lazaro |
KO |
1 (4) |
2001-02-22 |
Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, United States |
|
National:
- 1998 National Silver Gloves Champion
- 1999 National Jr. Olympics Champion
- 2000 National USA Tournament Champion
International:
- 1999 International Jr. Olympics Champion
Major World Titles:
Minor World Titles:
Regional/International Titles:
Donaire had TV guest appearances and joined the third season of Celebrity Duets episodes on GMA.[4]
Donaire is also featured in the videogame Fight Night Round 4.[61]
- ^ For those recalls, Donaire cautioned saying that "That's how I felt" or "I have so much respect for my father."[5]
- ^ Although Donaire had kept a secret about his asthma, it became public as a result of the mandatory physical examination for Rafael Concepción fight.[32] He did not suffer from asthma attacks during his training around that time,[8] and was given a clean bill of health in the best condition at that checkup.[32] As of early 2011, he[5] and his wife[10] always carries asthma inhalers with them for an emergency. However, he can not use it at least two weeks before a fight in order to pass a urine test.[8]
- ^ As of early 2011, as Donaire's income margin did not exceed a certain range without a pay-per-view contract with HBO, he was yet to become a millionaire.[17]
- ^ "Filipino Flash: Bio". Official website of Nonito Donaire. 2012. http://www.filipinoflash.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=2&Itemid=4. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ "Juanma, Donaire KO foes". FightNews.com. July 10, 2010. http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/donaire-tkos-marquez-52503. Retrieved October 8, 2010.
- ^ a b Gregory, Sam (July 11, 2010). "Donaire stops Marquez in 8". BoxingNews24.com. http://www.boxingnews24.com/2010/07/donaire-stops-marquez-in-8/. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e Nonito Donaire Jr.: Star on the rise – PhilStar.com
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Tris Dixon (January 6, 2011). "Nonito Donaire: The Sadness Behind the Smile". Boxing News. http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/view-Article.asp?ArticleID=809. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ a b Hunger has Donaire going up in weight – ESPN.com
- ^ a b c d e f Marc Anthony Reyes (March 3, 2012). "Waiting in the wings". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/37419/waiting-in-the-wings. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Joaquin Henson (August 16, 2009). "Donaire goes for broke against overweight foe". The Philippine Star. http://www.philstar.com/thedeanscorner/articlescontent.aspx?articleid=496446&publicationsubcategoryid=69. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ Marc Anthony Reyes (October 21, 2011). "Champ who nearly took his own life because of bullies now looks forward to bigger foes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://sports.inquirer.net/21257/blog-%C2%BB-champ-who-nearly-took-his-own-life-because-of-bullies-now-looks-forward-to-bigger-foes. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ a b c Michele Chong (February 15, 2011). "Nonito Donaire's Wife Speaks". MyBoxingFans. http://www.myboxingfans.com/2011/02/nonito-donaires-wife-speaks/. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Ron Borges (November 27, 2007). "No one's bullying Donaire any longer". ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3130711. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Joseph Santoliquito (August 13, 2009). "Nonito Donaire Q & A". The Ring. http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/121693-nonito-donaire-q--a. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ Benjie Varella (August 25, 2009). "Lumacad: Redemption Starts With A Donaire". East Side Boxing. http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=20930&more=1. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ^ Rachel Marcial
- ^ Nonito Donaire Engaged; Set to Defend Title in Dubai
- ^ Nonito Donaire marries Rachel Marcial today – PhilBoxing.com Pls. see also reference
- ^ a b Michael Rosenthal (February 16, 2011). "Donaire prepares for Montiel with family rift hovering over him". The Ring. http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/126485-donaire-prepares-for-montiel-with-family-rift-hovering-over-him. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ Dennis 'D Source' Guillermo (June 22, 2009). "Nonito Donaire Jr. opens up about his dad and former trainer on Fathers Day". PhilBoxing.com. http://philboxing.com/news/story-25229.html. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ 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 ECSTATIC OVER MEETING WITH PRESIDENT ARROYO
- ^ 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!
- ^ a b Dino Maragay (August 14, 2009). "Donaire passes pre-fight checkup, but has asthma". The Philippine Star. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=495962&publicationSubCategoryId=200. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ ESPN.com – Donaire TKOs Martinez in fourth
- ^ Nonito Donaire in The Ring Magazine pound for pound rankings – RingTV.com
- ^ 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
- ^ Ronnie Nathanielsz (December 23, 2009). "Donaire's new trainer is Robert Garcia". PhilBoxing.com. http://philboxing.com/news/story-31555.html. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ Bob Velin (February 3, 2012). "Donaire ready to test higher weight against Vazquez Jr.". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/story/2012-02-02/donaire-vs-vazquez/52941820/1. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ Vester, Mark (February 13, 2010). "Nonito Donaire Knocks Manuel Vargas Out In Three". BoxingScene.com. http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=25354. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
- ^ Dennis Datu (February 19, 2010). "Donaire eyes Darchinyan or Montiel for next fight". abs-cbnNEWS.com. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/02/19/10/donaire-eyes-darchinyan-or-montiel-next-fight. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ^ "ARUM SAYS THE DONAIRE-DARCHINYAN FIGHT IS BEING FINALIZED". PhilBoxing.com. 2010-03-31. http://philboxing.com/news/story-36891.html.
- ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (MaY 3, 2010). "Darchinyan vs Donaire Rematch is Done, Says Bob Arum". BoxingScene.com. http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=27476. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
- ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (MaY 5, 2010). "DONAIRE-DARCHINYAN REMATCH IS OFF". PhilBoxing.com. http://philboxing.com/news/story-38512.html. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
- ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (MaY 5, 2010). "Donaire: Darchinyan still afraid of me". Manila Standard Today. http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideSports.htm?f=2010/may/11/sports2.isx&d=2010/may/11. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
- ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (May 10, 2010). "DONAIRE BELIEVES DARCHINYAN DIDN'T WANT TO FIGHT HIM". PhilBoxing.com. http://philboxing.com/news/story-38778.html. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (May 21, 2010). "DONAIRE TO FIGHT ON LOPEZ-CONCEPCION UNDERCARD". PhilBoxing.com. http://philboxing.com/news/story-39289.html. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
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| Sporting positions |
Preceded by
Vic Darchinyan |
IBF Flyweight Champion
July 7, 2007 – July 1, 2009
Vacated |
Vacant
Title next held by
Moruti Mthalane |
IBO Flyweight Champion
July 7, 2007–2009
Vacated |
Vacant
Title next held by
César Seda |
| Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Arce |
WBA Super Flyweight Champion
Interim Title
August 15, 2009 – October 15, 2010
Vacated |
Vacant
Title next held by
Drian Francisco |
Preceded by
Fernando Montiel |
WBC Bantamweight Champion
February 19, 2011 – October 22, 2011
Vacated |
Vacant
Title next held by
Shinsuke Yamanaka |
WBO Bantamweight Champion
February 19, 2011 – October 22, 2011
Vacated |
Vacant
Title next held by
Jorge Arce |
| Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Arce |
WBO Super Bantamweight Champion
February 04, 2012 – Present |
Incumbent |
| Persondata |
| Name |
Donaire, Nonito |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
Filipino-American boxer |
| Date of birth |
November 16, 1982 |
| Place of birth |
Talibon, Bohol, Philippines |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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