By Ronnie Nathanielsz
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says unbeaten Jessie Magdaleno, who battles five division world champion Nonito 'The Filipino Flash’ Donaire on the Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas fight card at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on November 5, has been “shooting his mouth off” and has helped guarantee a great fight.
Arum told BoxingScene.com/The Manila Standard that the Donaire-Magdaleno fight is “getting a lot of attention since both fighters are from Las Vegas” and Magdaleno’s statements have fired up Donaire, the reigning WBO super bantamweight champion.
Donaire has been sparring ten rounds without any trouble and that he “feels great. Amazing.”
Magdaleno has said Donaire is no longer in his prime and ready for the taking.
Nonito is training under Cuban mentor Ismael Salas and says he’s learned so much from the Cuban who was also the trainer of Guillermo Rigondeaux and Yuriorkis Gamboa.
Donaire told The Manila Standard that under Salas he “feels good” and that Salas was “very intelligent and smart and maximized his ability to perform.”
Donaire told us “he is feeling good and ready to go.”
IN OTHER NEWS: The "Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame" on November 4 will celebrate the sport of boxing with a Pre-Fight Fundraiser after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas weigh-in.
We have a wonderful evening planned as we will show our fan appreciation with several past and present World Champions ready to mix and mingle with you, the fans, at the beautiful Ferraro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar. Each ticket, priced at $75 will include several selections of Ferraro's Family Recipes of appetizers and one Beer or Wine cocktail.
So remember, after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas weigh-in, Ferraro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, will be the place to be. Located close to the Thomas & Mack Center, Ferraro's will provide great food, cocktails & beautiful atmosphere. Don't miss your chance to support a great cause and meet several Boxing Legends in this intimate setting.
Previous years Night with Boxing Legends celebrity attendees included: Floyd Mayweather Jr., Evander Holyfield, Sugar Shane Mosley, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roy Jones Jr., Badou Jack, Jessie Vargas, Leon Spinks, Zab Judah, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Layla Mc Carter, Ishe Smith, Bones Adams, Kevin Kelley, Ava Knight, James Quick Tillis, Earnie Shavers, Mike McCallum, Ana Julaton, rock icon Vince Neil of Motley Crue, R&B Sensation Lloyd, and the list goes on and on. Don't miss your chance to mix and mingle with this year's special invited guests.
Space is limited so be sure to get your tickets in advance to secure access. Please print your confirmation of purchase and bring it to the door for entry. Your purchase helps support the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. Once your tickets are purchased, there are no refunds. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-with-boxing-legends-nvbhof-charity-fundraiser-tickets-28315640844#tickets
