By Osman Rodriguez
The World Boxing Council has advised BoxingScene.com that Nonito Donaire (29-1, 18KOs) vs. Toshiaki Nishioka (39-4-3, 24KOs) has been sanctioned for the vacant WBC Diamond super bantamweight championship. Donaire's IBF and WBO titles will also be at stake.
The bout is scheduled for October 13th at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. HBO will televise.
The co-feature is a junior welterweight explosion with Mike Alvarado taking on Brandon Rios.