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Donaire Sr. Has Defensive Strategy in Mind For Vetyeka

•Apr 23, 2014

PARANAQUE, Philippines- There is a reason why boxing is called the "Sweet Science". The brutal narratives that takes place inside the squared circle are thoroughly executed and thought of so one does not sustain avoidable physical punishment. As the Mayweather family like to reiterate over the years, boxing is to hit and not get hit. After all, nothing is sweet in taking a punch to the chin and there is no science in fighting face first.

Donaire is Pushing Himself To The Limit For Vetyeka

Ronnie Nathanielsz

•Apr 22, 2014

Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire continues his relentless training in pursuit of a fifth world title when he battles WBA featherweight champion Simpiwe Vetyeka of South Africa at the Cotai Arena of the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Macau on May 31. After two sparring sessions at the ALA Gym in Cebu against undefeated Cuban Remi Donaire returned to Manila with his father/trainer Nonito "Dodong" Donaire Sr for a well-attended press conference hosted by Top Rank Promotions, the Venetian and ABS-CBN at the EDSA Shangrila after which he showed up at the Elorde Gym along Sucat, Paranaque for an afternoon workout.

Donaire Starts Sparring For Vetyeka Title Showdown

Ronnie Nathanielsz

•Apr 19, 2014

Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire who is chasing a fifth world title when he battles WBA featherweight champion Simpiwe Vetyeka of South Africa in Macau on May 31, sparred for the first time after what he said was “a long, long time” at the famed ALA Gym in Cebu, today. Donaire went three rounds with undefeated Cuban fighter Remy Aleye and told the Manila Standard “I feel great” but conceded that he felt “a little tired although my heart rate was good.”

Vetyeka Vacates IBO Crown Ahead of Donaire Clash

Mesuli Zifo

•Apr 1, 2014

The stand-off between South African fighter Simpiwe Vetyeka and the IBO has led to him vacating their featherweight crown ahead of his highly anticipated clash against Filipino Nonito Donaire in Macau on May 31. Vetyeka (26-2, 16 KOs) was scheduled to defend his IBO and WBA featherweight titles against the Filipino Flash, but after fight promoter Bob Arum as well as Donaire declined to pay the sanctioning fee to the IBO - only the WBA will be at stake.

Donaire Hints Unification Could Be Next After Vetyeka

Ronnie Nathanielsz

•Mar 31, 2014

Determined to use every opportunity to train while waiting for his father/trainer Nonito “Dodong” Donaire Sr to arrive on April 12, to officially begin his training camp, Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire worked out at the Elorde Gym at Home Depot in Ortigas after an interview with ABS-CBN for a pre-fight primer on his WBA world title fight against South African champion Simpiwe Vetyeka in Macau on May 31. Donaire shadow-boxed and then hammered the heavy bag with vicious combinations during which he demonstrated remarkable hand-speed which is expected to be a key factor in his title fight against Vetyeka.

Donaire Feels His Speed Will Be Key Against Vetyeka

Ronnie Nathanielsz

•Mar 28, 2014

Four division world champion and 2012 “Fighter of the Year” Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire believes his hand-speed will be the key to winning his fifth world title when he battles WBA featherweight champion Simpiwe Vetyeka of South Africa in Macau on May 31. Donaire who is elated that his father Nonito “Dodong” Donaire Sr will be in Manila by April 12 to handle his training at the Elorde Gym on Sucat, Paranaque told BoxingScene.com/Manila Standard “the plan is to revive my speed and reflexes” for the Vetyeka fight.

Nonito Donaire Taking Vetyeka Camp Very Seriously

Ronnie Nathanielsz

•Mar 24, 2014

Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (32-2, 21 KO’s) will train for two months as he chases a fifth world title when he battles WBA featherweight champion Simpiwe Vetyeka (26-2, 16 KO’s) of South Africa at the plush Cotai Arena of the Venetian Resort and Casino in Macau on May 31. Donaire who arrived yesterday along with wife Rachel and son Jarel was guest on several radio and TV programs of the giant broadcast network ABS-CBN which telecasts his fights, told the BoxingScene.com/Manila Standard over breakfast that Vetyeka has some power but that Darchinyan also had power.

Team Vetyeka: We Might Even Knock Nonito Donaire Out!

Mesuli Zifo

•Mar 18, 2014

The camp of WBA featherweight champion Simpiwe Vetyeka is not buying the favorite tag given to the South African boxer ahead of his title defense against Filipino Donito Donaire in their clash scheduled for May 31 in Macau. Fight promoter Bob Arum was recently quoted as saying Vetyeka would enter the bout as a favorite following his upset six rounds stoppage of previously unbeaten Indonesian Chris John in Australia last December.

Donaire To Train at Elorde Gym For WBA Title Bout

Ronnie Nathanielsz

•Mar 14, 2014

Four division world champion and 2012 “Fighter of the Year” Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire has decided to train in Manila for his attempt to win a fifth world title when he battles WBA/IBO featherweight champion Simpiwe Vetyeka in Macau on May 31. Nonito’s father and trainer Nonito “Dodong” Donaire Sr. told BoxingScene.com/Manila Standard that he had spoken to his son who informed him he would leave for the Philippines on March 22 so he could be in time for the Annual Gabriel “Flash” Elorde Awards at the grand ballroom of the Sofitel Hotel on Roxas Boulevard.

Donaire-Vetyeka: Brian Viloria is Possible For Card

Ronnie Nathanielsz

•Mar 4, 2014

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says that former WBA/WBA flyweight champion Brian Viloria who lost his title to tough Mexican Juan Francisco Estrada may be included on the May 31 card headlined by the Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire title fight against WBA featherweight champion Simpiwe Vetyeka in Macau on May 31, provided he does well in a North American Boxing Federation title fight on March 29 at the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas.