Nonito Donaire

Report: Donaire Urged Probellum To Bid On Casimero-Butler Bout; Could Happen 12/11

Nonito Donaire didn’t simply accept John Riel Casimero’s apology. He helped his fellow Filipino make a decision regarding his next fight. According to a report published recently by an outlet in the Philippines, Donaire encouraged his promoter, Richa...

Nonito Donaire Inks Promotional Pact With Probellum

Probellum has announced the promotional signing of nine-time, four-weight world champion Nonito Donaire. Donaire (41-6, 27 knockouts) is the reigning WBC bantamweight champion. The 'Filipino Flash' won his current world title with a fourth round knoc...

Jason Moloney Eager For Third Title Shot, Views Nonito Donaire as Dream Fight

Australian Mayhem, Jason Moloney has his sights set on making it third time lucky on the world title front. The Top Rank promoted boxer is sitting high in both the WBC and IBO world ratings.

Ryan Garcia-JoJo Diaz Bout Remains In Discussion; WBC Approves As Final Eliminator

Devin Haney remains on the hunt for his next title defense while the last two opponents he has expected to fight are instead ordered to face each other. Four mandatory title fights and eliminators were revealed by the World Boxing Council (WBC) as ei...

Casimero: I Know Inoue Is Scared Of Me, Like Donaire; Would Go To Japan To Fight Him

John Riel Casimero would welcome an opportunity to challenge Naoya Inoue in Inoue’s home country of Japan. The WBO bantamweight champion senses, though, that Inoue doesn’t want to face him in what would be an intriguing 118-pound title unification fi...

Casimero's Promoter To Donaire: You Signed A Contract; Step Up and Fight Us!

John Riel Casimero’s promoter hopes his fighter gets the opportunity to beat the opponent he wanted to fight two weeks ago. That’ll require Nonito Donaire to change his mind about boxing his fellow Filipino in what seemingly would be an entertaini...

Casimero: I'll Take Care of Rigondeaux, Then Go After Scared Donaire

WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero will look to score a career-best victory and successfully defend his 118-pound title for the second time when he faces two-division champion Guillermo Rigondeaux this Saturday, August 14 live on SHOW...

Casimero's Promoter: Donaire Had Buyer's Remorse; We're Happy Rigondeaux Has Big Balls!

John Riel Casimero’s promoter suggested Wednesday that Nonito Donaire “had ulterior motives” for withdrawing from his bantamweight championship unification fight against his fellow Filipino.

Donaire Sr. Backs Pacquiao To Stop Errol Spence in Six Rounds

Nonito Donaire Sr., the father/former trainer of Nonito Donaire, believes Manny Pacquiao will upset the odds next month by stopping the heavily favored Errol Spence. Pacquiao will challenge Spence for the IBF, WBC welterweight titles on August 21 at...

Casimero-Rigondeaux Title Fight Back On Schedule, August 14 on Showtime

John Riel Casimero is back to the opponent he planned on facing all along. The August 14 edition of Showtime Championship Boxing has reset back to its originally announced headliner, as Casimero will defend his WBO bantamweight title versus former li...

Inoue Predicts Donaire Would Beat Casimero "In Dramatic Style"

Two weeks ago, Naoya Inoue’s one-sided knockout win over Michael Dasmarinas came in the presence of two divisional rivals he’d love nothing more than to face in the immediate future.

Donaire Insists Unification Fight With Casimero Is Canceled, Offers Statement

Barely a week after agreeing to terms for one of the most anticipated bouts of the summer, Nonito Donaire has placed his principles ahead of a paycheck. The legendary four-division and reigning WBC bantamweight titlist has doubled down on claims from...

Donaire is Driven, Motivated To Fight His Way To Rematch With Inoue

Nonito Donaire isn’t merely viewing John Riel Casimero as his chance to unfiy, but rather a next step on the road to bantamweight supremacy. As previously reported by BoxingScene.com, the WBC/WBO bantamweight title between the pair of hard-hitting Fi...

Casimero, Donaire Enrolled In VADA Ahead of August 14 Unification Bout

John Riel Casimero and Nonito Donaire will be subject to the sport’s highest standard of random drug testing—assuming both sides still proceed with their fight. Drama surrounding the WBC/WBO bantamweight title fight proved for naught, as both boxers...

Inoue: I Can Wait Out Casimero-Donaire And Then Face The Winner

Naoya Inoue never underestimates any of his opponents, though he admits to finding additional inspiration upon scanning the crowd ahead of his most recent performance.