
Nietes Extends Title Reign With Decision Win Over Alejo
Albert Pagara remains undefeated after a one-sided 6th round knockout of William Gonzalez in the opening bout of the telecast.
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Albert Pagara remains undefeated after a one-sided 6th round knockout of William Gonzalez in the opening bout of the telecast.

The four ALA Gym fighters who will see action in “Pinoy Pride 33” at the StubHib Center in Carsoin City, California tomorrow morning Manila Time exuded confidence after the official weigh-in yesterday with head trainer Edito “Ala” Villamor predicting an exciting evening of boxing. The fights will be telecast on a slightly delayed basis over ABS-CBN Sports & Action at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday with a telecast on Channel 2 on “Sunday’s Best” in the evening. The fights will be telecast on Sky Cable free to viewers and will also be beamed to Nicaragua and on the widely watched TFC, the Filipino Channel.

After four rounds of sparring with WBO light flyweight champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes, former two division world champion Brian Viloria pronounces they are both “ready to go” on October 17 with Viloria facing the biggest challenge of his career against undefeated pound for pound No.1 flyweight champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez of Nicaragua at Madison Square Garden and Nietes making the eighth defense of his title against Juan “Pinky” Alejo, Mexico’s flyweight champion at the StubHub Center in Carson City, California on the same day.

The longest reigning Filipino world champion - WBO light flyweight king Donnie “Ahas” NIetes - looked awesome in a two-hour workout at the ALA Gym along Balete Drive in Quezon City on Wednesday evening. His trainer, Edmund Villamor attributed the success and improvement of Nietes to his discipline, hard-work and staying in shape in-between fights. He told the New Standard/BoxingScene.com that Nietes stays in shape and maintains his weight by cycling and playing basketball.

The longest reigning Filipino world champion, WBO light flyweight king Donnie "Ahas" NIetes will defend his title against Mexican champion Juan "Pinky" Alejo at the StubHib Center in Carson City, C alifornia on October 17 in a blockbuster card that will mark ALA Promotions breakthrough into the American boxing scene.

The manager of former two division world champion Brian Viloria has welcomed the offer of respected Filipino boxing patron Tony Aldeguer, for WBO light flyweight champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes to spar with Viloria, who is training at the Wild Card Gym for a massive fight against undefeated pound for pound No.2 Roman Gonzalez of Nicaragua, the reigning WBC flyweight champion at Madison Square Garden on October 17.

World Boxing Organization light flyweight champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes has been added to the inaugural venture of ALA Promotions at the StubHub Center in Carson City, California as the headiner in a blockbuster card that will also feature the promising Pagara brothers, Prince Albert and elder brother Jason and the exciting Mark “Magniifico” Magsayo on October 17.

Renowned boxing patron Tony Aldeguer has expressed his delight over the fact that former two division world champion Brian Viloria will fight undefeated pound for pound No. 2, WBC flyweight champion Roman “Cjocolatito” Gonzalez of Nicaragua at Madison Square Garden on October 17 - and has offered WBO light flyweight champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes as a sparring partner.

WBO light flyweight champion Donnie "Ahas" Nietes, the longest reigning Filipino world champion will add luster to the eagerly awaited "Duel in Dubai II" featuring the Pagara brothers Jason and Prince Albert against rugged Mexican warriors in "Pinoy Pride 32" at the sprawling International Trade Center in Dubai on Friday night. Nietes who surpassed the 47 year old record of the late, great Gabriel "Flash" Elorde last January 1 will be on his 8th year in September as an undefeated two division world champion who reigned in the WBO minimumweight and now as light flyweight champion.

Dr. Camilo Arenajo, a bone and joint specialist who examined the MRI done on WBO light flyweight champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes who hurt is right hand in round seven of his title defense against former WBO minimumweight champion and mandatory challenger Francisco Rodriguez in a classic unanimous decision victory in Cebu last Saturday has indicated there is nothing to worry about.