Donaire - Filipino? OR American?

Somewhat related. In Nonito's case: So long longanisa, hello hot dogs!

Really, I didn't know Nonito wasn't born in the US, I just thought he was because of all this stupid threads about him just like this one. I don't know, I think Americans don't want Bradley since Floyd is on his way out.

The Filipino Oscar De LaHoya is Brian Viloria. Nonito was born in P.I. Oscar was NOT born in Mexico. Really, I didn't know Nonito wasn't born in the US, I just thought he was because of all this stupid threads about him just like this one.

Only a Filipino would make this into some nationalistic BS...it's like saying if Margarito is more Mexican or American---who gives a ****. Stupid thread.

Don't you know that Pacquiao and Donaire are from same town? .. .They both went to same elementary school. . Thare is more to it. Pac's elementary school teacher is Donaire's mother. It is also said that when Donaire is being bullied at school, Buboy is his protector.

that's very interesting Only for like 1-2 years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nonito was born in the Philippines, moved to the US and became a US citizen. Which means his Filipino American.

Nonito Donaire is the filipino Oscar De la Hoya.

donaire is slick, ,saucy, messy food

Demographics Matter - Especially in Boxing Though I am a Filipino-American pretty much like him and almost identical in age coming here to the USA (though I am much older than him), I am proud of him obviously. But I care less what his nationality was/is when it comes to boxing. Boxing knows no nationalities in my humble estimation. One's nationality and culture only adds flavor but for me, it is just boxing and nothing else. He can be black, Guatemalan (as someone suggested..hehehe), African, Afro-American, Chinese...it wouldn't matter. His skills have no national identity but merely called PUGILISM. Let's stop these tug of war of nationalities and just cheer because you like him as a boxer. Race, nationality, and religion have always been a factor in the pre-fight hype. Even for the purists, there must have been something that connected them to a fighter that eventually drew them into the sport. Donaire must and should proudly and truthfully represent himself as not only Filipino, but 'Filipino-American'. This can only add to his growing fan base. For those who think that he's not American - think again. The US and Canada are nations of immigrants, and are successful because of them. Embracing his American heritage publicly will not only increase his marketability, but will re-affirm to Americans and to Filipinos that ever race and colour are not only tolerated in the US, but can also be proud citizens.

dafukk you guys were talking about he's from Gen.Santos shogunate, where Pac is the shogun & lord of all Pac and Nonito went to the same elementary school. General Santos City must be the spot for after school fist fights. His mom even bribed Buboy to be his bodyguard. :D

I agree. I seems everyone just juices the USA and when it comes to repping the US people revert back to where they came from. Not to sound like a bigot ass but what have the Phillipines done for Donaire? The USA gave him the opportunity to be what he wanted to be. To me it is insulting when Margs who lives in torrance and others like Donaire dont rep their native flags without the USA banner banging along with the others. Pus$ies. Thats why I always showed love to OScar. If you look at the audience for Donaire-Montiel, you can easily see that it's 50% Pinoy and 50% Mexican. Nonito's admitted it himself in the post fight interview that Manny and the Filipinos are the reason why he's gotten so much support. People may consider it a way to sell yourself, but hey, I thought the US market doesn't care about the small weight classes? Otherwise, he'd end up selling 300 tickets in Detroit for a superfight. And they're heavily marketing him in Philippine television now (and have always been). I'm surprised my dad asked about him today and he only watches Pacquiao fights.

Donaire is a slick, black, African American. Just like Sergio Martinez. I TOLD you guys.

I wish more boxing fans were like this. As in more boxing fans I mean the obvious nationalistic posters around here who only know how to defend their fighters and **** on all other nationalities/races/ethnicity. I disagree to a certain extent. Nationality is a thing of pride, so rep the right way and stop fakin the funk like you dont eat of the USA plate.

It's refreshing to see an articulate, positive, and humble champion of boxing. He is obviously very proud of his rich Filipino heritage, but should he acknowledge the country that he grew up in for most of his life - the United States of America. I mean he always has the Filipino flag behind him, but then speaks almost perfect English with distinct American slangs, so shouldn't he at least have an American flag with him as well? I agree. I seems everyone just juices the USA and when it comes to repping the US people revert back to where they came from. Not to sound like a bigot ass but what have the Phillipines done for Donaire? The USA gave him the opportunity to be what he wanted to be. To me it is insulting when Margs who lives in torrance and others like Donaire dont rep their native flags without the USA banner banging along with the others. Pus$ies. Thats why I always showed love to OScar.

dafukk you guys were talking about he's from Gen.Santos shogunate, where Pac is the shogun & lord of all

Both.........

So if a Chinesse moves to Africa and learns the lenguaje, he stops being Chiness. Kind of ignorant to think that way. Donaire learn English in America and His ETHNICITY is Filipino. his ethnicity is Filipino. his NATIONALITY is American+Filipino, because of dual citizenship.

Though I am a Filipino-American pretty much like him and almost identical in age coming here to the USA (though I am much older than him), I am proud of him obviously. But I care less what his nationality was/is when it comes to boxing. Boxing knows no nationalities in my humble estimation. One's nationality and culture only adds flavor but for me, it is just boxing and nothing else. He can be black, Guatemalan (as someone suggested..hehehe), African, Afro-American, Chinese...it wouldn't matter. His skills have no national identity but merely called PUGILISM. Let's stop these tug of war of nationalities and just cheer because you like him as a boxer. I wish more boxing fans were like this. As in more boxing fans I mean the obvious nationalistic posters around here who only know how to defend their fighters and **** on all other nationalities/races/ethnicity.

Originally of Filipino nationality but he's more American now. Tho he always mentioned his Filipino heritage all the time.

Though I am a Filipino-American pretty much like him and almost identical in age coming here to the USA (though I am much older than him), I am proud of him obviously. But I care less what his nationality was/is when it comes to boxing. Boxing knows no nationalities in my humble estimation. One's nationality and culture only adds flavor but for me, it is just boxing and nothing else. He can be black, Guatemalan (as someone suggested..hehehe), African, Afro-American, Chinese...it wouldn't matter. His skills have no national identity but merely called PUGILISM. Let's stop these tug of war of nationalities and just cheer because you like him as a boxer.