In a very rare occasion, a Filipino fighter will once again try to win a world title on Philippine soil come Saturday, October 8th, 2011 at the La Salle Gym in Bacolod City. Former WBO minimumweight champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes (28-1, 16 KOs) will attempt to make a mark in his first title bout in the light flyweight division against WBO light flyweight titleholder Ramon Garcia Hirales (16-2-1, 9 KOs) of Mexico.
Nietes has never dropped a bout since losing in 2004 and is currently riding a 15-fight winning streak. Along the way, Nietes registered four successful title defenses, three of which were held in Mexico. He also holds the sole distinction of being the only Filipino to achieve such feat.
