Nonito Donaire

Professional Boxer, Four-Division Champion

Nonito Donaire - Professional Boxer, Four-Division Champion
Born

November 16th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Philippines

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Nonito Donaire, a Filipino-American boxer, gained recognition for achievements across multiple weight classes. Starting his professional career in 2001, he won his first world title in 2007 by defeating the reigning champion at flyweight. Donaire became a four-division world champion, holding titles in the flyweight, bantamweight, super bantamweight, and featherweight divisions. His notable victories include defeating Vic Darchinyan, Fernando Montiel, and Guillermo Rigondeaux. Known for his speed and power, Donaire earned the nickname 'The Filipino Flash.' He was awarded the Fighter of the Year by various boxing organizations in 2012.

Won the WBA (Super) title at bantamweight

Defeated Vicente Darchinyan to win the IBF flyweight title

Achieved the title of Fighter of the Year in 2012

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