In the Philippines, it’s very easy to get lost in the flash of lights, that Manny Pacquiao name and fame brings to the counrty. Donnie Nietes a Filipino professional boxer, was born in Bacolod City, Philippines on May 13, 1982 and stands 5 feet 3 inches.
His first fight was against Walter Suaybaguio in San Fernando, Cebu, Philippines, winning a six round unanimous decision. Also known as Ahas, AKA the Snake, fitting because his fighting style is deathly when he strikes. Nietes bring theater to the bouts, He brings a 5 foot Python to the ring with him everytime he fights.He has fought 29 times, winning 25 with 14 of those wins via knockout, with 1 loss and 3 draws.
He won the WBO minimumweight title with a unanimous 12-round decision against Pornsawan Porpramook in Cebu City Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines on September 30, 2007. After growing into his own at 105, the stress of trying to make weight was getting harder and harder to do, so he moved up to 108lbs.
A lot of question would be answered because that step up is pretty big, even though Nietes has the frame. a jump up to higher weights mean harder hitters most the time. Giovanni Segura found that out the hard way recently when he failed in his bid at 108 against a hard puncher in Brian Viloria. He doesn’t seemed worried, his hard jabs, inside work and defensive tactics make him the Brandon Rios of the Flyweight division.
Ahas fans wanted to see him fight the top guy at 105lbs, but making that weight was getting difficult for him to accomplish. Rather than losing on the scales, he moved up to give his fans the best of him, and he promises big fights at this weight.
