| |
|
DONAIRE GETS MONGOLIAN AS CHIEF SPARMATE!
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 13 Mar 2008
World flyweight champ Nonito Donaire has hired the services of a Mongolian amateur standout as his chief sparmate in the lead up to his April 18 IBF flyweight defense against Australia's Hussein Hussein in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Arthro Kontra Arthritis-backed Donaire, who has been training at the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas under the very capable Nonito Donaire Sr, has also been sparring against the regulars at Top Rank Gym in preparation for the fight.
Donaire versus Hussein will be the main event of the historic three world title bout card at Dubai's Aviation Arena put up by Third Force Promotions under Noli Eala.
Sportsman Jonathan Guardo, president of Uniherb, maker of Arthro, is scheduled to fly to Dubai with Uniherb vice-president for marketing Edwin Ratilla and some Uniherb executives to provide support to their product endorser Donaire.
Also defending his title on the same card is WBO minimumweight champion Donnie Nietes of the ALA Boxing Gym who will be challenged by Daniel Reyes of Colombia in another 12-round scorcher.
IBF light flyweight boss Ulises Solis is also set to defend his crown against Filipino veteran Juanito Rubillar in the third world title match-up in the show.
In a 12-round IBF eliminator, former IBF lightweight champ Julio Diaz battles the surging Australia-based Filipino Ranee Ganoy.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Highland Boxing Promotions Presents "Warrior Showdown" in Bangkok on June 27
By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 25 Jun 2026Usyk reportedly considering retirement but could face Kabayel before the year ends
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 25 Jun 2026Luke Littler and Ben Whittaker join forces as Matchroom Sport takes over New York City
, Thu, 25 Jun 2026IOC Announces $10,000 'Fit for the Future' Grant for All Qualifying Olympians, Including Boxers
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 25 Jun 2026Boxers did it first: IBA President welcomes IOC’s decision on allocating funds among athletes
, Thu, 25 Jun 2026PH national now ready for Asia-Oceania Sambo
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 25 Jun 2026UFC TITLE CHALLENGER IAN MACHADO GARRY JOINS MATCHROOM TALENT AGENCY AS EDDIE HEARN LAUDS 'SUPERSTAR' SIGNING
, Thu, 25 Jun 2026Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: The Fathers in the boxing world
By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Wed, 24 Jun 2026Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan arrive for Asia & Oceania Sambo Tournament
By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 24 Jun 2026Mexican Hall of Fame Legend Carlos Zarate undergoes surgery in Mexico
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 24 Jun 2026IM Arca to see action in 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 in Shenzhen,China
By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 24 Jun 2026Lenar Perez to Face Former Two-Time World Title Challenger Thabiso Mchunu, with Fendero-Fondjo as Co-Feature on September 3 in Montreal!
, Wed, 24 Jun 2026Gustavo Trujillo'S Remarkable Journey Continues as Reigning Bkb Heavyweight Champion Climbs the Pro Boxing Ranks
, Wed, 24 Jun 2026AMER ABDALLAH APPOINTED ADVISOR TO THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN BOXING FEDERATION
, Wed, 24 Jun 2026Youth Sports Sambo on June 25
By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 24 Jun 2026Train for Puma Half Marathon in starts June 24
By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 24 Jun 2026THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 22 JUNE 2026
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 23 Jun 2026Team PH reigns in Senior League Softball Asia-Pacific and Middle East Regional Tournament in Indonesia
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 23 Jun 2026ZAYAS AND BOOTS KICK-OFF FIGHT WEEK WITH STORMY FIRST FACE-OFF IN BROOKLYN
, Tue, 23 Jun 2026Santisima, Apolinar stop foes
By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 23 Jun 2026BOOTS: I FEEL GREAT AT 154
, Tue, 23 Jun 2026Bohat is PBF Silver bantamweight champion
By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 23 Jun 2026Mexican Boxing Olympic Team returns with bronze medal from Guiyang 2026
, Tue, 23 Jun 2026Lastimosa is PBF Youth light fly champ
By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 22 Jun 2026Undefeated Unified Champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo Claims WBO International Flyweight Title, Stops Neider Valdez in Two Rounds
, Sun, 21 Jun 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
