| Nonito Donaire | |
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| Statistics | |
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| Real name | Nonito Donaire Jr. |
| Nickname(s) | The Filipino Flash |
| Rated at | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1. Flyweight is a class in Boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb (51 kg but above 108 lb (49 kg 68 m) |
| Nationality |  Filipino American citizen |
| Birth date | November 16, 1982 |
| Birth place | Talibon, Bohol, Philippines |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
Nonito Donaire Jr. Filipinos or the Filipino people are the citizens of the Philippines. The United States is an urbanized nation with 808 percent of its population of 305186613 residing in cities and suburbs as of mid-year 2005 Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Talibon is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP An Orthodox stance in combat sports such as boxing and karate refers to someone who boxes right-handed as opposed to a left-handed fighter who is referred to as a Southpaw. (IPA: [dɒ'niː'rɛ]), nicknamed The Filipino Flash[1] because of his speed and reflexes (born on November 16, 1982), is a Filipino boxer and the current IBF and IBO world champion in the flyweight category. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Flyweight is a class in Boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb (51 kg but above 108 lb (49 kg Born in Talibon, Bohol, raised in General Santos City in the Philippines, he resides in San Leandro, California. Talibon is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. The City of General Santos (abbreviated GSC or Gensan Filipino: Lungsod ng Heneral Santos, Cebuano The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP San Leandro is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. Donaire is trained by his father Nonito Sr. and his cornermen are his cousins Arvin and Brian Jugarap. Some people don't know how to pronounce Donaire's last name. Because of this, they mispronounce it as (IPA: [do'naːr]). In reality, it's pronounced (IPA: [dɒ'niː'rɛ]).
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Amateur career
Nonito won three national amateur tournaments. The National Silver Gloves in 1998, National Junior Olympics in 1999, and the National USA Tournament in 2000. Donaire also won the International Junior Olympics in 1999. [2]
Donaire made it to the finals of the US Olympic Trials in 2000. However, he lost to a fellow Filipino American, [Brian Viloria] who eventually became former WBC world light flyweight champion ], in a controversial decision . The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico,
Nonito is very proud to be a Filipino boxer and has worn the Philippine flag on his trunks for his entire career. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP He wears red boxing trunks, which symbolizes war and aggressivnes, in contrast to the trunks his older brother Glenn wears which is blue to represent the other half of the Philippine flag. Glenn Donaire is a Filipino Flyweight boxer. Originally from General Santos City Philippines
Nonito Donaire's amateur record was 68-8 with 5 TKO's.
Professional career
Donaire turned pro in 2001 and lost his second fight. "That was the only guy [Rosendo Sanchez] I was not able to knock down," Nonito remarked as he followed up, "It was a close fight that I thought I won, but it could have gone either way. "
September 9, 2002, Nonito Donaire won his first regional title by defeating Kaichon Sor Vorapin for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title in Guam. The World Boxing Organization ( WBO) is a sanctioning organization currently recognizing professional Boxing world champions Donaire knocked out the future world title challenger in the second round. "I took that fight on short notice and basically so I could afford to go home," Nonito recalled about the encounter, "I knew I wasn’t in the best shape that fight and that I couldn’t go the full twelve so I tried to take him out early and he couldn’t take my punches. "[3]
January 20, 2006, Nonito won his second regional title, the NABF super flyweight title, by defeating Kahren Harutyunyan on Shobox by split decision. The scores were 97-92 twice for Donaire and 95-94 for Harutyunan. [4]
October 7, 2006, Donaire added the NABO super flyweight title and successfully defended it against veteran Oscar Andrade by the scores of 118-109 and 116-112 twice. His older brother, Glenn Donaire, fought and lost to Vic Darchinyan on the same night. Glenn Donaire is a Filipino Flyweight boxer. Originally from General Santos City Philippines Vakhtang "Vic" Darchinyan (Վախթանգ Դարչինյան born 7 January 1976 in Vanadzor, Armenia) is the former IBF
Donaire won the IBF flyweight title with a 5th round knockout of undefeated southpaw Vic Darchinyan on July 7, 2007. Vakhtang "Vic" Darchinyan (Վախթանգ Դարչինյան born 7 January 1976 in Vanadzor, Armenia) is the former IBF Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [5]This victory was awarded Ring Magazine's "Knockout of the Year" and "Upset of the Year" on December 23, 2007. Ring Magazine was established in 1922 Since 1989 it has named a knockout as knockout of the year based on the magazine's writers' criteria Ring Magazine was established in 1922 Since 1980 it has named a fight that has resulted in an outcome that was highly contrary to general expectations as upset Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [6][7][8]
Since his victory of Darchinyan, he has tried to challenge the remaining title holders in his division. Specifically Daisuke Naito, the WBC title holder, and Takefumi Sakata, who holds the WBA title. is a professional boxer from Japan He is the current WBC flyweight champion and former Japanese and OPBF flyweight champion Takefumi Sakata (坂田 健史 born January 29, 1980 in Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture) is a Japanese boxer in the flyweight (112 However, Japan's boxing commission only recognizes the WBA and WBC as legitimate world titles and does not at all acknowledge the IBF or the WBO thus making such match ups impossible for Donaire.
On July 31, 2007 Donaire met Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo along with Florante Condes, who won the WBO minimumweight title on the same weekend as Donaire. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (born Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal on April 5 1947 is a Filipina Politician. Florante Condes Jr (born May 20, 1980 in Looc Romblon, Philippines) is a Filipino professional boxer and former The World Boxing Organization ( WBO) is a sanctioning organization currently recognizing professional Boxing world champions 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. ”[9]
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 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. " [10]
On February 16, 2008, Manila, Philippines, Donaire received the Philippine Sports Award for 2007 Athlete of the Year, alongside amateur swimmer Miguel Molina. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The City of Manila Miguel Molina González (born February 17, 1989 in Girona) is a Spanish racing driver currently racing in the World Series by Amongst the list of nominees were Manny Pacquiao, Ronnie Alcano, Wesley So, and Frankie Minoza. Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao (born December 17, 1978) simply known as Manny Pacquiao is a Filipino professional boxer. Ronato (Ronnie Alcano (pronounced al-kah-no (born July 27, 1972 in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines) is a Filipino Wesley So (born October 9, 1993) is a Filipino GM -titled Chess player Professional wins (16 Japan Golf Tour wins (7 1990 Dunlop Open 1993 Maruman Open 1995 Sanko Grand Summer
Boxing championships and accomplishments
Titles
- 1998 National Silver Gloves Champion
- 1999 National Jr. The Silver Gloves is an annual competition for amateur Boxing in the United States. Olympics Champion
- 1999 International Jr. Olympics Champion
- 2000 National USA Tournament Champion
- 2002-09-01 Won WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight title def Kaichon Sor Vorapin by KO in round 2
- 2006-01-20 Won NABF Super flyweight title defeated Kahren Harutyunyan by UD in round 12
- 2006-10-07 Defended NABF super flyweight title def Oscar Andrade by UD in round 12
- 2007-07-07 Won IBF and IBO flyweight title def Vic Darchinyan by KO in round 5
Private life
On January 22, 2008, Nonito Donaire, Jr. The World Boxing Organization ( WBO) is a sanctioning organization currently recognizing professional Boxing world champions Asia-Pacific or APAC is the area generally regarded as encompassing Littoral East Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia near the Flyweight is a class in Boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb (51 kg but above 108 lb (49 kg The North American Boxing Federation (NABF is a not-for-profit regional sanctioning body that awards regional boxing titles Super Flyweight is a weight division in professional Boxing. It is alternately referred to as Junior Bantamweight. The North American Boxing Federation (NABF is a not-for-profit regional sanctioning body that awards regional boxing titles Super Flyweight is a weight division in professional Boxing. It is alternately referred to as Junior Bantamweight. Flyweight is a class in Boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb (51 kg but above 108 lb (49 kg Vakhtang "Vic" Darchinyan (Վախթանգ Դարչինյան born 7 January 1976 in Vanadzor, Armenia) is the former IBF Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common , 25, Wednesday proposed marriage and sang Jason Mraz’s "I’m Yours" to girlfriend Rachel Marcial, 25, Fil-Am taekwondo jin at the Makisig studios, Quezon City. Jason Mraz ( IPA: /ˈdʒeɪsʌn mɜrˈæz/ born June 23, 1977) is a Singer-songwriter, born and raised in Mechanicsville Virginia Taekwondo (Korean태권도thɛʔkwʌndo Englishˈteɪˈkwɒnˈdoʊ is a Korean Martial art and the National sport of South Korea Marcial replied "of course" and they kissed before the TV cameras. Both announced plans for civil and church wedding after the Dubai April 4 title defense. Marcial's (elder of 2 girls) parents Gerry and Becky are both taekwondo belters. Marcial won gold in the 1999 Milo Nationals, as finweight, and the silver medal at the 2002 World Military Championships. [11]
See also
References
- ^ Boxrec.com boxer Nonito Donaire
- ^ NABF October 2006 Fighter of the Month
- ^ Boxingtalk, Donaire's One Fight From Stardom
- ^ 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
- ^ www.boxingscene.com,“Fighting Words” – Freewheeling Fighting Awards, Year Two
- ^ Philboxing.com, DONAIRE ECSTATIC OVER MEETNG WITH PRESIDENT ARROYO
- ^ philboxing.com, DONAIRE WINS BY 8TH ROUND TKO OVER MALDONADO! (Round by Round Report)
- ^ abs-cbnnews.com, Donaire proposes to Fil-Am jin on TV
External links
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IBF flyweight champion July 7, 2007 – present |
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