👑 4-Division World Champion

Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire

📍 Place of Birth: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines

43 Wins

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10 Losses

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0 Draws

29 KOs

Ranking June 2026: WBA #3

Career: 2001 – present

World Titles

WBA WBA Interim World Bantamweight

Won: Jun 14, 2025 TD Andres CamposLost: Dec 17, 2025 Vacated

WBO WBO World Super Bantamweight

Won: Dec 11, 2015 UD Cesar Juarez; 1 DefenseLost: Nov 05, 2016 UD Jessie Magdaleno

WBA WBA World Featherweight

Won: May 31, 2014 KO R5 Simpiwe VetyekaLost: Oct 18, 2014 TKO R6 Nicholas Walters

IBF IBF World Super Bantamweight

Won: Jul 07, 2012 UD Jeffrey MathebulaLost: Jul 07, 2013 Vacated

WBO WBO World Super Bantamweight

Won: Feb 04, 2012 SD Wilfredo Vazquez Jr; 3 DefensesLost: Apr 13, 2013 UD Guillermo Rigondeaux

WBC WBO Unified World Bantamweight

Won: Feb 19, 2011 TKO R2 Fernando Montiel; 3 DefensesLost: Oct 21, 2012 Vacated

WBA WBA Interim World Super Flyweight

Won: Aug 15, 2009 UD Rafael Concepcion; 2 DefensesLost: Jul 10, 2011 Vacated

IBF IBO Unified World Flyweight

Won: Jul 07, 2007 TKO R5 Vic Darchinyan; 3 DefensesLost: Apr 19, 2010 Vacated

Regional Belts

WBC WBC Diamond Bantamweight

Won: Nov 03, 2018 RTD R4 Ryan Burnett; 1 DefenseLost: Apr 26, 2020 Vacated

WBC WBC Silver Featherweight

Won: Sep 23, 2017 UD Ruben Garcia HernandezLost: Sep 23, 2018 Vacated

NABF NABF North American Boxing Federation Super Bantamweight

Won: Mar 28, 2015 TKO R2 William PradoLost: Mar 27, 2016 Vacated

WBC WBC Diamond Super Bantamweight

Won: Dec 15, 2012 KO R3 Jorge ArceLost: Dec 15, 2013 Vacated

WBC WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight

Won: Dec 04, 2010 KO R4 Volodymyr SydorenkoLost: Dec 04, 2011 Vacated

NABF NABF North American Boxing Federation Super Flyweight

Won: Jan 20, 2006 SD Kahren Harutyunyan; 1 DefenseLost: Oct 07, 2007 Vacated

WBO WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight

Won: Sep 01, 2002 KO R2 Khachonsak PothongLost: Sep 01, 2003 Vacated

About Nonito Donaire

Nonito Gonzales Donaire Jr. (born November 16, 1982) is a Filipino professional boxer, widely regarded as one of the greatest Asian fighters in history. Nicknamed “The Filipino Flash,” he is a multiple-time world champion across four weight divisions, having held titles including the IBF/IBO Unified flyweight, WBC/WBO Unified bantamweight, WBO/IBF Unified super bantamweight, and WBA featherweight. Known for his speed, counterpunching, and devastating left hook, Donaire has earned accolades such as the 2012 Fighter of the Year and has fought elite opponents including Vic Darchinyan, Fernando Montiel, Guillermo Rigondeaux, and Naoya Inoue. His longevity and success across weight classes have cemented his legacy as one of the Philippines’ most accomplished boxers.

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Bio last updated: 20 Apr 2026

Fight Record 53 bouts

No.	Date	Location	Opponent	Division	Result	Rds	At Stake
53	15 Mar 2026	Yokohama Buntai, Yokohama, JP	Riku Masuda 9-1-0	Bantamweight	L-TKO	8/10	WBA World Eliminator Bantamweight
52	17 Dec 2025	Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, JP	Seiya Tsutsumi 12-0-3	Bantamweight	L-SD	12	WBA World Bantamweight
51	14 Jun 2025	Casino Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, AR	Andres Campos 17-2-1	Bantamweight	W-TD	9/12	WBA Interim World Bantamweight
50	29 Jul 2023	T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, US	Alexandro Santiago 27-3-5	Bantamweight	L-UD	12	WBC World Bantamweight
49	07 Jun 2022	Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, JP	Naoya Inoue 22-0-0	Bantamweight	L-TKO	2/12	IBF World Bantamweight · WBC World Bantamweight · WBA World Bantamweight · RING World Bantamweight
48	11 Dec 2021	Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, US	Reymart Gaballo 24-0-0	Bantamweight	W-KO	4/12	WBC World Bantamweight
47	29 May 2021	Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, US	Nordine Oubaali 17-0-0	Bantamweight	W-KO	4/12	WBC World Bantamweight
46	07 Nov 2019	Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, JP	Naoya Inoue 18-0-0	Bantamweight	L-UD	12	IBF World Bantamweight · WBA World Bantamweight · RING World Bantamweight
45	27 Apr 2019	Cajun Dome, Lafayette, US	Stephon Young 18-1-3	Bantamweight	W-KO	6/12	WBC Diamond Bantamweight
44	03 Nov 2018	The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, GB	Ryan Burnett 19-0-0	Bantamweight	W-RTD	4/12	WBC Diamond Bantamweight
43	21 Apr 2018	The SSE Arena, Belfast, GB	Carl Frampton 24-1-0	Featherweight	L-UD	12	WBO Interim World Featherweight
42	23 Sep 2017	Alamodome, San Antonio, US	Ruben Garcia Hernandez 22-2-1	Featherweight	W-UD	10	WBC Silver Featherweight
41	05 Nov 2016	Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, US	Jessie Magdaleno 23-0-0	Super Bantamweight	L-UD	12	WBO World Super Bantamweight
40	23 Apr 2016	Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City, PH	Zsolt Bedak 25-1-0	Super Bantamweight	W-TKO	3/12	WBO World Super Bantamweight
39	11 Dec 2015	Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, PR	Cesar Juarez 17-3-0	Super Bantamweight	W-UD	12	WBO World Super Bantamweight
38	18 Jul 2015	Coati Arena, Venetian Macao, Macau, CN	Anthony Settoul 20-3-0	Featherweight	W-TKO	2/10
37	28 Mar 2015	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, PH	William Prado 22-4-1	Super Bantamweight	W-TKO	2/12	NABF North American Boxing Federation Super Bantamweight
36	18 Oct 2014	StubHub Center, Carson, US	Nicholas Walters 24-0-0	Featherweight	L-TKO	6/12	WBA World Featherweight
35	31 May 2014	Venetian Resort Cotai Arena, Macao, CN	Simpiwe Vetyeka 26-2-0	Featherweight	W-KO	5/12	WBA World Featherweight
34	09 Nov 2013	American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, US	Vic Darchinyan 39-5-1	Featherweight	W-TKO	9/10
33	13 Apr 2013	Radio City Music Hall, New York, US	Guillermo Rigondeaux 11-0-0	Super Bantamweight	L-UD	12	WBO World Super Bantamweight · WBA World Super Bantamweight
32	15 Dec 2012	Toyota Center, Houston, US	Jorge Arce 61-6-2	Super Bantamweight	W-KO	3/12	WBC Diamond Super Bantamweight · WBO World Super Bantamweight
31	13 Oct 2012	Home Depot Center, Carson, US	Toshiaki Nishioka 39-4-3	Super Bantamweight	W-TKO	9/12	WBO World Super Bantamweight
30	07 Jul 2012	Home Depot Center, Carson, US	Jeffrey Mathebula 26-3-2	Super Bantamweight	W-UD	12	IBF World Super Bantamweight · WBO World Super Bantamweight
29	04 Feb 2012	Alamodome, San Antonio, US	Wilfredo Vazquez Jr 21-1-1	Super Bantamweight	W-SD	12	WBO World Super Bantamweight
28	22 Oct 2011	Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, US	Omar Andres Narvaez 35-0-2	Bantamweight	W-UD	12	WBC World Bantamweight · WBO World Bantamweight
27	19 Feb 2011	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, US	Fernando Montiel 44-2-2	Bantamweight	W-TKO	2/12	WBC World Bantamweight · WBO World Bantamweight
26	04 Dec 2010	Honda Center, Anaheim, US	Volodymyr Sydorenko 22-2-2	Bantamweight	W-KO	4/12	WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight
25	10 Jul 2010	Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, PR	Hernan Marquez 27-1-0	Super Flyweight	W-TKO	8/12	WBA Interim World Super Flyweight
24	13 Feb 2010	Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, US	Manuel Vargas 27-4-1	Super Flyweight	W-KO	3/12	WBA Interim World Super Flyweight
23	15 Aug 2009	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, US	Rafael Concepcion 13-3-1	Super Bantamweight	W-UD	12	WBA Interim World Super Flyweight
22	19 Apr 2009	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, PH	Raul Martinez 24-0-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	4/12	IBF World Flyweight · IBO World Flyweight
21	01 Nov 2008	Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US	Moruti Mthalane 23-1-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	6/12	IBF World Flyweight · IBO World Flyweight
20	01 Dec 2007	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, US	Luis Maldonado 35-2-1	Flyweight	W-TKO	8/12	IBF World Flyweight · IBO World Flyweight
19	07 Jul 2007	Harbour Yard Arena, Bridgeport, US	Vic Darchinyan 28-0-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	5/12	IBF World Flyweight · IBO World Flyweight
18	12 May 2007	Reno Events Center, Reno, US	Kevin Hudgins 5-9-0	Bantamweight	W-TKO	1/8
17	07 Oct 2006	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, US	Oscar Andrade 35-27-1	Super Flyweight	W-UD	12	NABF North American Boxing Federation Super Flyweight
16	29 Jul 2006	Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, US	Jose Luis Cardenas 5-6-1	Super Flyweight	W-TKO	2/8
15	20 Jan 2006	Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, US	Kahren Harutyunyan 13-2-3	Super Flyweight	W-SD	10	NABF North American Boxing Federation Super Flyweight
14	05 Nov 2005	Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, US	Ilido Julio 35-6-1	Super Bantamweight	W-UD	8
13	01 Oct 2005	Reno Events Center, Reno, US	Daniel Gonzalez 4-1-0	Bantamweight	W-KO	1/8
12	02 Jul 2005	Reno Events Center, Reno, US	Larry Olvera 5-4-2	Super Bantamweight	W-UD	6
11	13 May 2005	San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose, US	Paulino Villalobos 25-28-2	Super Bantamweight	W-TKO	6/8
10	12 Nov 2004	Quiet Cannon, Montebello, US	Gilberto Bolanos 21-8-1	Bantamweight	W-UD	8
9	18 Jun 2004	Quiet Cannon, Montebello, US	Ricardo Barrera 16-4-1	Super Bantamweight	W-TKO	4/6
8	27 Jun 2003	Mare Island Sports Center, Vallejo, US	Jorge Lopez 2-6-1	Bantamweight	W-TKO	1/6
7	02 Nov 2002	Cantada Sports Center, Taguig City, PH	Mark Sales 7-16-2	Super Flyweight	W-UD	8
6	01 Sep 2002	Guam University Field House, Agana	Khachonsak Pothong 4-5-0	Flyweight	W-KO	2/12	WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight
5	31 May 2002	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Noel Alma	Flyweight	W-RTD	2/4
4	03 Jul 2001	Hyatt Regency Hotel, Monterey, US	Jose Luis Torres 0-4-0	Bantamweight	W-TKO	1/4
3	08 Jun 2001	Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, US	Saul Santoyo	Super Flyweight	W-UD	4
2	10 Mar 2001	Pacific Sports Center, Vallejo, US	Rosendo Sanchez 2-1-0	Bantamweight	L-UD	5
1	22 Feb 2001	Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, US	Jose Lazaro 1-3-1	Bantamweight	W-KO	1/4

Fighters’ record database is an ongoing project. Fight data may be incomplete or inaccurate. Send comment or info to feedback@philboxing.com.

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