
Riku Masuda stops Nonito Donaire in eight rounds
The career of 43-year-old future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire hangs in the balance after his second consecutive defeat.

The career of 43-year-old future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire hangs in the balance after his second consecutive defeat.

Donaire will face Riku Masuda in a title eliminator, while Olascuaga will defend his belt against Jukiya Iimura. Also on this show: Knockout CP Freshmart vs. Shokichi Iwata, and Ryusei Matsumoto vs. Yuni Takada II.

Nonito Donaire woke up to the good news that one of the four major sanctioning bodies responded favorably to his appeal for a top ranking.

A strong second half surge by Seiya Tsutsumi was just enough to prevent Nonito Donaire from once again making boxing history. Tsutsumi barely turned away the legendary former four-division champ to claim a split decision and retain his WBA 118lbs title.

Nonito Donaire is ripped and ready to defy Father Time as he challenges younger and unbeaten Seiya Tsutsumi on Wednesday in Tokyo.

Nonito Donaire, 43, still chasing the best opponents as his assignment against Seiya Tsutsumi proves, writes Jake Donovan

Lucas Ketelle explores the historic accomplishments of George Foreman and Bernard Hopkins and current titleholders such as Erislandy Lara.

Seiya Tsutsumi and Nonito Donaire have finally learned the exact stakes for their forthcoming clash - the WBA title

Nonito Donaire, now 43, is well aware he is on borrowed time in his Hall of Fame-bound career. If anything, that only further motivates him to strive for the best challenges.

Jason Moloney hopes that opportunities against world-class opposition are close to coming to fruition, including possible bouts with Nonito Donaire and Andrew Cain.