MANILA, Philippines—Fil-Am Hollywood actor Rob Schneider has visited Pinoy pugilist Nonito Donaire at the Fortune Gym in Los Angeles to let the world know whose side he?s on in the latter?s upcoming match.
?I love Nonito, I?m really excited,? Shcneider said of the International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization champion in a segment aired on ?TV Patrol? Oct 11.
?He is part of that we all Filipinos are really proud of.?
Rob is also a big fan of another Pinoy boxing great, Manny Pacquiao. The two are even doing a movie together along with Academy Award winning actor Benecio del Toro and Mexican-born actor Jacob Vargas. In past interviews, Rob had also expressed his admiration and support for the Pacman.
Nonito will be squaring off inside the ring with Japanese WBC Emeritus Champion Toshiaki Nishioka for the Super Bantam Weight Division title on Oct. 13.In the segment, Toshiaki was caught on cam during training, going at a punching bag with a cool but determined expression on his face.
?Ah, Nonito is back! I wanted to give the best win, so I train really hard and I feel good, and I train properly and with focus,? said Toshiaki, who had waited for a year to finally slug it out with the Filipino fighter.
Meanwhile, Nonito created a buzz upon arriving at Fortune Gym. Obviously, people have not forgotten that the Pinoy boxer, who considers his match against Toshiaki as one of the biggest fights of his career, has an eleven-year winning streak.
?Malakas din siya?dangerous,? Nonito said of his Japanese opponent.
According to the report, the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles where the match will be held is almost sold out. Indeed, both Filipino and Japanese fans, as well as those of other nationalities, want to see who will reign in the 122 lbs category.
