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.
Bantamweight
Nonito Donaire
Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
43Wins
10Losses
0Draws
27KOs
Career: 2001 – present
Biography
World Titles
- WBA WBA Interim World Bantamweight Won Jun 14, 2025 · Lost Dec 17, 2025 (Vacated) · TD 9 Andres Campos
- WBO WBO World Super Bantamweight Won Dec 11, 2015 · Lost Nov 5, 2016 (UD Loss) · UD Jessie Magdaleno
- WBA WBA World Featherweight Won May 31, 2014 · Lost Oct 18, 2014 (TKO Loss) · TKO 6 Nicholas Walters
- IBF IBF World Super Bantamweight Won Jul 7, 2012 · Lost Jul 7, 2013 (Vacated) · UD Jeffrey Mathebula
- WBO WBO World Super Bantamweight Won Feb 4, 2012 · Lost Apr 13, 2013 (UD Loss) · UD Guillermo Rigondeaux
- WBC / WBO Unified World Bantamweight Won Feb 19, 2011 · Lost Oct 21, 2012 (Vacated) · TKO 2 Fernando Montiel
- WBA WBA Interim World Super Flyweight Won Aug 15, 2009 · Lost Jul 10, 2011 (Vacated) · UD Rafael Concepcion
- IBF / IBO Unified World Flyweight Won Jul 7, 2007 · Lost Apr 19, 2010 (Vacated) · TKO 5 Vic Darchinyan
Regional & Other Belts
- WBC WBC Diamond Bantamweight Won Nov 3, 2018 · Lost Apr 26, 2020
- WBC WBC Silver Featherweight Won Sep 23, 2017 · Lost Sep 23, 2018
- NABF NABF North American Boxing Federation Super Bantamweight Won Mar 28, 2015 · Lost Mar 27, 2016
- WBC WBC Diamond Super Bantamweight Won Dec 15, 2012 · Lost Dec 15, 2013
- WBC WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight Won Dec 4, 2010 · Lost Dec 4, 2011
- NABF NABF North American Boxing Federation Super Flyweight Won Jan 20, 2006 · Lost Oct 7, 2007
- WBO WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight Won Sep 1, 2002 · Lost Sep 1, 2003
Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Riku Masuda | D | TKO | 8/10 | Yokohama Buntai, Yokohama |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Seiya Tsutsumi | D | SD | 12 | Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Andres Campos | D | TD | 9/12 | Casino Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Alexandro Santiago | D | UD | 12 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Naoya Inoue | D | TKO | 2/12 | Saitama Super Arena, Saitama |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Reymart Gaballo | D | KO | 4/12 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson |
| May 29, 2021 | Nordine Oubaali | D | KO | 4/12 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson |
| Nov 7, 2019 | Naoya Inoue | D | UD | 12 | Saitama Super Arena, Saitama |
| Apr 27, 2019 | Stephon Young | D | KO | 6/12 | Cajun Dome, Lafayette |
| Nov 3, 2018 | Ryan Burnett | D | RTD | 4/12 | The SSE Hydro, Glasgow |
| Apr 21, 2018 | Carl Frampton | D | UD | 12 | The SSE Arena, Belfast |
| Sep 23, 2017 | Ruben Garcia Hernandez | D | UD | 10 | Alamodome, San Antonio |
| Nov 5, 2016 | Jessie Magdaleno | D | UD | 12 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas |
| Apr 23, 2016 | Zsolt Bedak | D | TKO | 3/12 | Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City |
| Dec 11, 2015 | Cesar Juarez | D | UD | 12 | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Anthony Settoul | D | TKO | 2/10 | Coati Arena, Venetian Macao, Macau |
| Mar 28, 2015 | William Prado | D | TKO | 2/12 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City |
| Oct 18, 2014 | Nicholas Walters | D | TKO | 6/12 | StubHub Center, Carson |
| May 31, 2014 | Simpiwe Vetyeka | D | KO | 5/12 | Venetian Resort Cotai Arena, Macao |
| Nov 9, 2013 | Vic Darchinyan | D | TKO | 9/10 | American Bank Center, Corpus Christi |
| Apr 13, 2013 | Guillermo Rigondeaux | D | UD | 12 | Radio City Music Hall, New York |
| Dec 15, 2012 | Jorge Arce | D | KO | 3/12 | Toyota Center, Houston |
| Oct 13, 2012 | Toshiaki Nishioka | D | TKO | 9/12 | Home Depot Center, Carson |
| Jul 7, 2012 | Jeffrey Mathebula | D | UD | 12 | Home Depot Center, Carson |
| Feb 4, 2012 | Wilfredo Vazquez Jr | D | SD | 12 | Alamodome, San Antonio |
| Oct 22, 2011 | Omar Andres Narvaez | D | UD | 12 | Madison Square Garden Theater, New York |
| Feb 19, 2011 | Fernando Montiel | D | TKO | 2/12 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas |
| Dec 4, 2010 | Volodymyr Sydorenko | D | KO | 4/12 | Honda Center, Anaheim |
| Jul 10, 2010 | Hernan Marquez | D | TKO | 8/12 | Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan |
| Feb 13, 2010 | Manuel Vargas | D | KO | 3/12 | Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas |
| Aug 15, 2009 | Rafael Concepcion | D | UD | 12 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas |
| Apr 19, 2009 | Raul Martinez | D | TKO | 4/12 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City |
| Nov 1, 2008 | Moruti Mthalane | D | TKO | 6/12 | Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas |
| Dec 1, 2007 | Luis Maldonado | D | TKO | 8/12 | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket |
| Jul 7, 2007 | Vic Darchinyan | D | TKO | 5/12 | Harbour Yard Arena, Bridgeport |
| May 12, 2007 | Kevin Hudgins | D | TKO | 1/8 | Reno Events Center, Reno |
| Oct 7, 2006 | Oscar Andrade | D | UD | 12 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas |
| Jul 29, 2006 | Jose Luis Cardenas | D | TKO | 2/8 | Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez |
| Jan 20, 2006 | Kahren Harutyunyan | D | SD | 10 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula |
| Nov 5, 2005 | Ilido Julio | D | UD | 8 | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline |
| Oct 1, 2005 | Daniel Gonzalez | D | KO | 1/8 | Reno Events Center, Reno |
| Jul 2, 2005 | Larry Olvera | D | UD | 6 | Reno Events Center, Reno |
| May 13, 2005 | Paulino Villalobos | D | TKO | 6/8 | San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose |
| Nov 12, 2004 | Gilberto Bolanos | D | UD | 8 | Quiet Cannon, Montebello |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Ricardo Barrera | D | TKO | 4/6 | Quiet Cannon, Montebello |
| Jun 27, 2003 | Jorge Lopez | D | TKO | 1/6 | Mare Island Sports Center, Vallejo |
| Nov 2, 2002 | Mark Sales | D | UD | 8 | Cantada Sports Center, Taguig City |
| Sep 1, 2002 | Khachonsak Pothong | D | KO | 2/12 | Guam University Field House, Agana |
| May 31, 2002 | Noel Alma | D | RTD | 2/4 | Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City |
| Jul 3, 2001 | Jose Luis Torres | D | TKO | 1/4 | Hyatt Regency Hotel, Monterey |
| Jun 8, 2001 | Saul Santoyo | D | UD | 4 | Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood |
| Mar 10, 2001 | Rosendo Sanchez | D | UD | 5 | Pacific Sports Center, Vallejo |
| Feb 22, 2001 | Jose Lazaro | D | KO | 1/4 | Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood |
