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DONAIRE, SR, THE PINOY OBI-WAN, TALKS ABOUT HIS TRAINING SECRETS


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(L)to(R) Nonito Donaire, Sr., Arvin Jugarap, Ciso "Kid Terrible" Morales (Photo by Emmanuel P. Rivera)

ANNOINTS HIS 'APPRENTICE' ON 'Pinoy Power 3'

Ferocity and talent -- "Made in the Philippines" -- awaits boxing aficionados when 5 'Pinoy Power 3' fighters battle 'Latin Fury 13' hombres this Saturday, February 13 at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13
Presented on PPV by Top Rank
Saturday, February 13 at The Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire, Jr. 22-1 (14) vs. Manuel Vargas, 26-4-1 (11)
(WBA 115lb. Interim Champion vs. late substitute)
- Ciso "Kid Terrible" Morales, 14-0 (8) vs. Fernando "Cochulito" Montiel, 39-2-2 (29)
(WBO bantamweight championship)
- Gerry "Fearless" Penalosa, 54-7-2 (36) vs. Eric Morel, 41-2 (21)
- Bernabe Concepcion, 27-3-1 (15) vs. Mario Santiago, 21-1-1 (14)

It will be a bittersweet night for Nonito Donaire, Sr., the man behind Nonito,Jr.'s success, as he cheers for his son on the main event. Donaire, Sr. will facilitate the corner of Filipino co-feature Ciso "Kid Terrible" Morales (14-0, 8KO) who engages Fernando "Cochulito" Montiel (39-2-2, 29 KO) for the WBO 118 pound championship.

Donaire, Sr. shares with Philboxing his insight and philosophy on training fighters.

"The boxer's success is dependent on the trainer's guidance reminiscent of thoroughbreds and fighting cocks. Success is proportional to the aptness of the trainer's methods. In the ring, life and livelihood are always on the line.These are lessons I've learned growing up in General Santos, Philippines-- where street fights were common. I survived due to fighting techniques I've emulated. What I try to impart is the importance of physical and mental preparation. Success is always within reach when you're ready. Be prepared just like the boy scouts. And be all you can be just like I did in the Philippine Army," Donaire, Sr. explained.

(Parang karera at sabong. Yung may hawak ang may responsibidad. Gamitin ang utak. Taya ang iyong buhay sa lona. Ito ang mga natutunan ko noong lumaki ako sa Bisaya at Mindanao. Panay ang away sa kalye. Naipagtanggol ko ang sarili ko sa natutunan kong sistema. Ang turo ko sa mga boksingero ay mag-training ng husto at magprepara. Malapit lagi ang tagumpay. Dapat laging handa parang boy scout. Sikapin niyo lahat tulad noong ako'y nasa army ng Pilipinas)

"My advice to youngsters who want to go into athletics is to avoid vices like smoking, drugs and alcohol. It's better if you go to your local gym or just jog. This is what I have taught Glenn and Nonito, Jr.. Boxing has kept them from joining gangs. Spend your money wisely and most importantly, follow your parents' advice."

(Ang payo ko sa mga kabataang gustong magatleta ay iwasan ang bisyo katulad ng sigarilyo, droga at pag-iinom. Mas mabuti pa pumunta ka na lang sa gym o tumakbo. Ito ang naituro ko sa mga anak kong Glen at Jun-Jun. Naiwasan nila ang pagsapi sa gang dahil sa boxing. Bantayan ang pag-gasta ng pera. Higit sa lahat ay makinig kayo payo ng inyong mga magulang).

"My nephew Arvin Jugarap has helped me in at least 12 championship fights. Arvin is a student of the fight game. He reads fitness books and learns by watching videos of modern training methods in strength and conditioning. He traded a lucrative job testing medical equipment for what he loves---training fighters. He has been in my corner for Jun-Jun, Glenn, Michael Katsidis, now Ciso Morales and Marvin Sonsona.

(Malaki ang naitulong ng pamangkin kong Arvin Jugarap. Siguro labing dalawang championship na ang pinagsamahan namin. Nagbabasa ng araling pampalakas. Pinagpalit niya ang karera niya sa electronics para sa gamay niyang boksing. Natulungan niya ako kena Jun-Jun, Glenn, Michael Katsidis at ngayon kay Ciso Morales at Marvin Sonsona).

For Arvin Jugarap, strength and conditioning coach for Ciso Morales and Marvin Sonsona, boxing has become a family affair.


Jugarap (L) with Donaire, Sr.

"I am always learning from Uncle Nonito. We dedicate our Kennel Boxing Gym to him and the future Filipino champions. We ( my brothers Brian, Diovanne and his wife Valerie, cousin Derrick and I) are grateful for the opportunity to help people who want to learn the art of boxing----for fitness and self-defense. Boxing must be in our genes."


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Emmanuel Rivera, RRT.


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