| |
|
DONAIRE HOPES TO FIGHT IN APRIL
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 29 Dec 2007
Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire is hoping to have a title defense in April and wishes that it could be a unification bout against Japan?s WBC champion Daisuke Naito.
Donaire said his desire has always been to unify the titles after winning the IBF./IBO crowns with a sensational fifth round knockout of Vic Darchinyan last July 7. ?That will be really nice? was Donaire?s comment on a possible battle with Naito and said he was willing to fight him even in Japan.
Talks of a possible title defense against Australia?s Hussein Hussein have obviously been scuttled after Hussein took what Sports Nut described as ?a savage hit? when he lost a unanimous ten round decision to unheralded Japanese Hiroyuki Hisataka who was coming off three successive defeats.
Hussein had prepared for the Hisataka fight by sparring with former IBF/IBO champion Vic Darchinyan who in turn is preparing for a February 2 IBF title eliminator against Z ?The Dream? Gorres in Cebu City.
Hussein?s brother and trainer claimed the fight was much closer than the scores of the judges indicated and said Hussein Hussein deserved a draw. The scores in favor of Hisataka were 97-95/97-92 and 98-92.
Donaire who currently weighs around 129 pounds said he has begun training by running in the mornings to get in shape. He said ?so far, so good? and he plans ?harder workouts beginning January.?
Donaire said that as of now he hasn?t spoken to his manager Cameron Dunkin or promoter Gary Shaw about his next fight although Shaw informed Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today that he is scheduled to arrive in Manila on January 21 as guest of Solar Sports which telecast the title fights of Donaire vs Darchinyan and the first defense of the 25 year old Filipino against tough Mexican Luis Maldonado over whom he scored an eighth round TKO.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
'THE COMEBACK' IS CONFIRMED: AJ RETURNS TO RIYADH ON JULY 25 AS HEAVYWEIGHT ICON FACES KRSITIAN PRENGA – LIVE ON DAZN
, Tue, 28 Apr 2026SANDOVAL vs YAFAI UNIFICATION WORLD TITLE FIGHT TOPS THE BILL IN SHEFFIELD ON JUNE 6 – LIVE ON DAZN – AS DALTON SMITH IS SIDELINED
, Tue, 28 Apr 2026IBA Global Boxing Series 2026 – India Edition delivers landmark night of professional boxing in Mumbai
, Tue, 28 Apr 2026Xander Zayas Signs Multi-Year Extension with Top Rank
, Tue, 28 Apr 2026Victor Wembanyama ties Shaquille O'Neal's Playoff Points-Rebounds-Blocks Record
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Tue, 28 Apr 2026Pinoy chesser bags gold in China tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 28 Apr 2026MELBOURNE FIGHT WEEK: PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES IN FULL AS NICOLSON TAKES ON TURNER FOR THE WBC INTERIM WORLD TITLE
, Mon, 27 Apr 2026‘I’m coming to put on a performance—something exciting, something real. Don’t blink – The Black Hulk Bilal Seidu is back May 29 in Perth – Thunderdome 54
, Mon, 27 Apr 2026Fil-Am Brandon Kier Sustento strikes again in US chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 27 Apr 2026Llover nears title shot
By Joaquin Henson, , Mon, 27 Apr 2026All Star Boxing, Inc. Signs Undefeated Japanese Prospect Yuga Ozaki to Multi-Year Promotional Agreement
, Mon, 27 Apr 2026Labog rules Okada Manila Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 27 Apr 2026Dacullo Edges Cometa in Thriller, Remains GAB Philippine Youth Minimum weight Champion
By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 27 Apr 2026SKYE NICOLSON FIRES WARNING TO MARIAH TURNER AS SHE TARGETS HOMECOMING WIN THIS WEDNESDAY IN BID TO LAND UNDISPUTED SHOT
, Mon, 27 Apr 2026Salim Ellis-Bey Concludes 2026 World Boxing Cup - Stage 1 with Silver Medal
, Mon, 27 Apr 2026IIEE PSME Quezon City wins all matches in PCAP
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 27 Apr 2026Alvin Gayeta Roma leads Mansa Engineering team to the championship of the Oliver Laroya 3x3 (Tatluhan) Rapid Chess Team Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 26 Apr 2026Simona Winkler, Salim Ellis-Bey and Noelle Haro Advance to Medal Rounds At 2026 World Boxing Cup – Stage 1
, Sun, 26 Apr 2026Sanman 100 Official Weigh-In Results from General Santos
, Sat, 25 Apr 2026Subkhankulov stops Usmonov, Agrba wins hard test, and Aminova claims WBA Asia title at IBA.PRO 17 in Ufa
, Sat, 25 Apr 2026Pero vs Miller: Heavies Collide in Prove it fight on DAZN
By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 25 Apr 2026Subkhankulov Stops Usmonov in Russia, Claims IBF No. 2 Spot at Lightweight
, Sat, 25 Apr 2026Yeow Ming to fight in Bangkok for ABF title
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 25 Apr 2026MILLER VS. PERO - WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER AHEAD OF TOMORROW NIGHT’S ACTION
, Sat, 25 Apr 2026IBA Pro Champions Night to feature world champions in Saint Petersburg
, Sat, 25 Apr 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
