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Roy Jones: Donaire Has To Target Rigondeaux's Chin

•Apr 13, 2013

Former four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. believes WBO super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire (31-1, 20KOs) should target the chin of WBA king Guillermo Rigondeaux (11-0, 8KOs). The two boxers collide later tonight in a unification encounter at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Jones has a lot of respect for Rigondeaux, a two-time Olympic gold medal winner and regarded as one of the best amateur fighters of all-time. But, Jones views Rigo's chin as his main weakness. He does warn Donaire about the danger of getting caught himself, because Rigondeaux can pack a punch.

Donaire: Rigo is Smart, But Always Does The Same Thing

Mike Coppinger

•Apr 13, 2013

NEW YORK -- As Nonito Donaire prepares for his first of 2013, on the heels of a banner 2012 which saw him named the BWAA's Fighter of the Year, he reflected on his accomplishments and feels there is nothing left to prove in the sport, even in the face of perhaps his biggest challenge in the form of Guillermo Rigondeaux on Saturday at Radio City Music Hall on HBO. On what is left to prove in the sport: “I don’t need to prove anything anymore. I've done everything I needed to do in boxing. I’ve accomplished a lot more than a lot of people in the boxing world. For me, it’s pretty much another day, another step to say ‘I told you so.’”

CompuBox Historical Review: Donaire-Rigondeaux

CompuBox

•Apr 13, 2013

Both fighters throw well below the super bantamweight average. WBO champion Nonito Donaire landed nearly half his power shots in last 4 fights (Arce, Nishioka, Mathebula, Vazquez). WBA champion Guillermo Rigondeaux's opponents (Marroquin, Kennedy, Ramos, Cordoba) landed just 13% of their total punches.

Nacho Beristain: Rigondeaux Will Defeat Donaire

Salvador Rodriguez

•Apr 13, 2013

During a recent interview with ESPN Latino, veterain trainer Nacho Beristain picked WBA super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux of Cuba to defeat WBO counterpart Nonito Donaire on Saturday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Nacho, who trains Juan Manuel Marquez and many other fighters, is giving the two-time Olympic gold medal winner the edge.

Donaire vs. Rigondeuax: Pre-Fight Report Card

Cliff Rold

•Apr 13, 2013

by Cliff Rold - This is the sort of fight hardcore fan are always calling for. They were pleasantly surprised to find out they’re getting it. From the moment Cuban defector Guillermo Rigondeaux officially won the WBA belt from Rico Ramos and began calling for Nonito Donaire, this one has been building. Rigondeuax, arguably the finest amateur of the Cuban Communist era, says he wants it. Now he gets it. No matter the number of amateur fights, and he had more than 400, this is a massive step up in the professional ranks. His demeanor exudes focus and calm without much in the way of the butterflies a younger man might express in his first genuinely big fight. Will he keep his cool if, when, he tastes the power of Donaire? Let’s go to the report cards.

Donaire on Rigondeaux: A Knockout Victory is My Goal!

Ronnie Nathanielsz

•Apr 13, 2013

NEW YORK CITY - An emotional Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire received the coveted "Fighter of the Year" award for 2012 from the prestigious Boxing Writers Association of America and aid later "I have released all my emotions, now I'm ready to fight." Donaire received a standing ovation when he was declared the winner of an award which was named after all-time great Sugar Ray Robinson as Jack Hirsch, president of the BWAA recalled handing out to eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao the same award which the Filipino boxing icon last won in 2009.

Photo: Nonito Donaire Picks Up BWAA FOTY Award

Boxing Photos

•Apr 12, 2013

New York,NY --- WBO World Jr. Featherweight champion Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire(L) poses with Hall of Fame Top Rank promoter Bob Arum(R) after winning the 2012 BWAA Sugar Ray Robinson "Fighter of The Year" award at the 88th Annual BWAA Awards Dinner. Donaire is preparing for his upcoming world championship battle against undefeated WBA World Super Bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux, Saturday, April 13 at the historic Radio City Music Hall in New York City and televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Caribe Promotions, Tecate and Madison Square Garden, tickets priced at $300, $150, $75 and $35, are available for purchase at the Radio City Music Hall Box Office, Madison Square Garden Box Office, Ticketmaster charge by phone (866-858-0008) and online at www.ticketmaster.com, www.radiocity.com and www.thegarden.com. --- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.

Donaire vs. Rigondeaux Sells Out Radio City Music Hall

Top Rank

•Apr 12, 2013

NEW YORK – The last remaining ticket to Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated world title unification battle between 2012 Fighter of the Year and World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior featherweight champion NONITO "Filipino Flash" DONAIRE and undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) super bantamweight champion and former two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist GUILLERMO "El Chacal" RIGONDEAUX, which will take place on New York's biggest stage -- Radio City Music Hall – was sold today at 5:11 p.m. ET. The fight will be witnessed by a capacity crowd of 6,145. Donaire vs. Rigondeaux will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®, beginning at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Photos/Weights: Nonito Donaire vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux

Boxing Photos

•Apr 12, 2013

New York,NY --- (L-R) 2012 Fighter of the Year/WBO World Jr. Featherweight champion Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire and undefeated WBA World Super Bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux weigh in (Donaire 121.6 lbs, Rigondeaux 121.6 lbs ) for their upcoming world championship battle, Saturday, April 13 at the historic Radio City Music Hall in New York City and televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Caribe Promotions, Tecate and Madison Square Garden, tickets priced at $300, $150, $75 and $35, are available for purchase at the Radio City Music Hall Box Office, Madison Square Garden Box Office, Ticketmaster charge by phone (866-858-0008) and online at www.ticketmaster.com, www.radiocity.com and www.thegarden.com. --- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.

Photos: Donaire Welcomed By Rockettes, Radio City Setup

Boxing Photos

•Apr 11, 2013

The Rockettes welcomed World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior featherweight champion Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire and Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, while giving a sneak peek at the setup of the boxing ring at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. On Saturday night, Donaire will see action at the venue in a unification encounter with undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux. It will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing. Photos by Damien Acevedo/BoxingScene.com.