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Donaire Jr. to Dedicate Fight to Tita Cory
Thursday, 13 August 2009 20:53
Joseph Pimentel / AJPress Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES—Pinoy boxer Nonito Donaire Jr. won’t be wearing his customary red trunks inside the ring on Aug. 15. He’ll be wearing yellow trunks to commemorate former Philippine President Corazon Aquino.
Aquino passed away recently and Donaire Jr. felt it was important to remember the woman who restored democracy to the Philippines after Ferdinand Marcos’ exile.
"I’m giving respect and honor to the former president," said Donaire Jr. to the Asian Journal.
"I’m not really into politics but I remember growing up that she was a big part of everyone’s lives in the Philippines," he added. "She made changes and tried to get the Philippines on track and better after [Ferdinand] Marcos. All of the Philippines is mourning her death and as a Filipino fighter and a Filipino I give respect to those who have done well and continue to do well for our country."
Donaire made the statement to the Asian Journal as he prepares to fight for the interim WBA world super flyweight title against Rafael Concepcion, the headline match in "Pinoy Power 2" at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 15. The match will also feature Pinoy rising star Bernabe Concepcion (29-1-1 16 KO’s) against WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano (36-1-1 15 KO’s), for the latter’s championship title. Mark Melligen (15-1 11 KO’s) of Cebu, Philippines will be in the card to fight against Mexico’s Michael Rosales (21-3).
Big expectations
Donaire Jr., who has severed his ties with father and former trainer Nonito Donaire Sr., said this is a big fight for him.
Not only will Donaire Jr. fight without his father/ trainer for only the second time in his career, Top Rank executives (Donaire Jr.’s promoters) are hoping he can be the next Pinoy boxing superstar like Manny Pacquiao.
Donaire Jr. spoke to the heads of Top Rank this week, and they let him know that they see big things for him in the future.
"They basically were saying Top Rank has big hopes in me," said Donaire Jr. "They see that I can be a multidivisional fighter and champion. They see a big future because of my body frame and height."
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 20:53
Joseph Pimentel / AJPress Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES—Pinoy boxer Nonito Donaire Jr. won’t be wearing his customary red trunks inside the ring on Aug. 15. He’ll be wearing yellow trunks to commemorate former Philippine President Corazon Aquino.
Aquino passed away recently and Donaire Jr. felt it was important to remember the woman who restored democracy to the Philippines after Ferdinand Marcos’ exile.
"I’m giving respect and honor to the former president," said Donaire Jr. to the Asian Journal.
"I’m not really into politics but I remember growing up that she was a big part of everyone’s lives in the Philippines," he added. "She made changes and tried to get the Philippines on track and better after [Ferdinand] Marcos. All of the Philippines is mourning her death and as a Filipino fighter and a Filipino I give respect to those who have done well and continue to do well for our country."
Donaire made the statement to the Asian Journal as he prepares to fight for the interim WBA world super flyweight title against Rafael Concepcion, the headline match in "Pinoy Power 2" at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 15. The match will also feature Pinoy rising star Bernabe Concepcion (29-1-1 16 KO’s) against WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano (36-1-1 15 KO’s), for the latter’s championship title. Mark Melligen (15-1 11 KO’s) of Cebu, Philippines will be in the card to fight against Mexico’s Michael Rosales (21-3).
Big expectations
Donaire Jr., who has severed his ties with father and former trainer Nonito Donaire Sr., said this is a big fight for him.
Not only will Donaire Jr. fight without his father/ trainer for only the second time in his career, Top Rank executives (Donaire Jr.’s promoters) are hoping he can be the next Pinoy boxing superstar like Manny Pacquiao.
Donaire Jr. spoke to the heads of Top Rank this week, and they let him know that they see big things for him in the future.
"They basically were saying Top Rank has big hopes in me," said Donaire Jr. "They see that I can be a multidivisional fighter and champion. They see a big future because of my body frame and height."
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