MURCIA-BORN Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes, the reigning WBO junior flyweight, returned home Tuesday after his successful title defense in the United States last October 17.
The 33-year-old Nietes improved his career record to (37 wins, a loss and 4 defeats with 21 knockouts) after beating Mexican challenger Juan ?Pinky? Alejo in their championship face-off at the Stub Hub Center in Carson, California.
Known to be a technical fighter, Nietes, outclassed Alejo via a unanimous decision victory with judges scoring 120-108, 119-111, and 119-111.
The Bacolod pride and longest reigning Filipino champion has been very thankful to all who prayed and continue to support him in his journey to give pride and honor to the country.
With his recent triumph, Governor Alfredo Mara?on Jr. and Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella lauded Nietes, saying his victory will further inspire more young boxers to follow his footsteps.
Mara?on has conveyed his congratulations to the Negrense boxing hero for successfully defending his WBO junior flyweight title.
He added that with his triumph, Nietes maintains his winning form so that more Filipino youth will be inspired by his athleticism and world-class performance.
Puentevella said that Nietes is a phenomenal boxer.
?He makes us all proud,? he added. (HGD)
