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On Saturday night, Nov. 9, in Corpus Christi, Tex., Nonito Donaire stepped back into the ring for the first time following his upset loss to Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux earlier this year.
In front of Donaire was a familiar foe in Vic Darchinyan, the same man he blitzed out in five rounds over six years ago in one of his most resounding performances to date.
On this night their HBO rematch was far more competitive, however, as Donaire and his awkward Armenian foe appeared to be fighting on even terms through the first eight rounds of their bout.
Some observers even had Darchinyan ahead in the match as the ninth round started, but that is where Donaire took over.
Midway through the frame, Donaire clipped Darchinyan and dropped him with a sweeping left hook.
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In front of Donaire was a familiar foe in Vic Darchinyan, the same man he blitzed out in five rounds over six years ago in one of his most resounding performances to date.
On this night their HBO rematch was far more competitive, however, as Donaire and his awkward Armenian foe appeared to be fighting on even terms through the first eight rounds of their bout.
Some observers even had Darchinyan ahead in the match as the ninth round started, but that is where Donaire took over.
Midway through the frame, Donaire clipped Darchinyan and dropped him with a sweeping left hook.
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