Nov

Donaire calls out Magdaleno for ‘immediate rematch’

Nonito Donaire Jr. told RingTV.com that he wants an immediate rematch with newly-crowned WBO 122-pound titleholder Jessie Magdaleno.

Oct

Donaire has new trainer, new vision ahead of Magdaleno

by Ryan Songalia

Much has changed for Nonito Donaire since U.S. fans last seen him. The four-division titleholder has a new trainer in Cuban guru Ismael Salas.

Jul

Nonito Donaire Jr. balances love of brawling with necessity to box

by Ryan Songalia

Nonito Donaire Jr., who fights in Macau on Saturday, says he must go back to a hit-and-not-get-hit boxing style in order to remain in the sport at the world-class level.

Feb

Nonito Donaire returns to 122 pounds vs. William Prado on March 28

by Doug Fischer

Nonito Donaire Jr. will return to the junior featherweight division for his next bout when he faces Brazilian William Prado on March 28 in Pasay City, Philippines. It will Donaire’s first bout since he was stopped by Nicholas Walter at featherweight last November.

Sep

Nonito Donaire Jr. has a lot left in the tank, says father-trainer

by Doug Fischer

Nonito Donaire Sr., who recently reunited with his son, Nonito Donaire Jr., as a trainer, says the veteran four-division titleholder still has a lot of fight left and will prove it against one of the most feared featherweights in the sport, Nicholas Walters, on Oct. 18.

Sep

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share their thoughts on the Orlando Salido-Terdsak Kokietgym Fight of the Year candidate, Javier Mendoza, Marcos Maidana, Thabiso Mchunu, Nonito Donaire, James Kirkland, and more in this week’s Monday mailbag.

May

Nonito Donaire Jr. defeats Simpiwe Vetyeka in headbutt marred fight

by Ryan Songalia

Nonito Donaire Jr. overcame an accidental headbutt cut that left him bleeding from his left eye in Round 1 to defeat Simpiwe Vetyeka by a fifth-round technical decision at the Venetian Resort in Macau. Donaire won the WBA featherweight title with the victory.

May

Nonito Donaire: ‘Manny Pacquiao beat Tim Bradley but was cautious’

by Doug Fischer

Nonito Donaire shared his thoughts on Manny Pacquiao’s recent performance against Tim Bradley and what might be next for the Filipino icon. Donaire is training in the Philippines for his May 31 fight with WBA featherweight titleholder Simpiwe Vetyeka in Macau.

Apr

Lem’s latest: Shane Mosley Jr. debuts on April 26

by Lem Satterfield

Junior middleweight Shane Mosley Jr. will make his professional debut against Mark Cardova on the April 26 undercard of the Jose Zepeda-Rob Frankel fight at Port Hueneme, Calif. The fight will be televised on UniMas, Top Rank announced on Tuesday.