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Nonito Donaire

Nonito Donaire

“The Filipino Flash”
Boxing record: 43-9 (28)
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Talibon, Bohol, Philippines

Best fights of Nonito Donaire

Over 25 years as a professional, Nonito Donaire has compiled a 43-9 (28) record, including 35 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.

  1. 1. Nonito Donaire KOs Fernando Montiel

    On February 19, 2011 Nonito Donaire fought Fernando Montiel for the WBC and WBO bantamweight titles. Donaire was 28 years old with a record of 25-1, and Montiel was 31 with a record of 44-2-2. Donaire was on a 24-fight winning streak and Montiel was on a 4-fight winning streak. Donaire stopped Fernando Montiel via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.

  2. 2. Nonito Donaire KOs Jorge Arce

    On December 15, 2012 Nonito Donaire defended his The Ring and WBO super bantamweight titles against Jorge Arce. Donaire was 30 years old with a record of 30-1, and Arce was 33 with a record of 61-6-2. Donaire was on a 29-fight winning streak and Arce was coming off a win. Donaire stopped Jorge Arce via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.

  3. 3. Nonito Donaire KOs Toshiaki Nishioka

    On October 13, 2012 Nonito Donaire defended his WBO super bantamweight title against Toshiaki Nishioka. Donaire was 29 years old with a record of 29-1, and Nishioka was 36 with a record of 39-4-3. Donaire was on a 28-fight winning streak and Nishioka was on a 16-fight winning streak. Donaire stopped Toshiaki Nishioka via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.

  4. 4. Nonito Donaire KOs Reymart Gaballo

    On December 11, 2021 Nonito Donaire defended his WBC bantamweight title against Reymart Gaballo. Donaire was 39 years old with a record of 41-6, and Gaballo was 25 with a record of 24-0. Donaire was coming off a win and Gaballo was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Donaire stopped Reymart Gaballo via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.

  5. 5. Nonito Donaire stops Ryan Burnett

    On November 3, 2018 Nonito Donaire fought Ryan Burnett for the WBA (Super) bantamweight title. Donaire was 35 years old with a record of 38-5, and Burnett was 26 with a record of 19-0. Donaire was coming off a loss, while Burnett was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Donaire stopped Ryan Burnett via retirement in the 4th round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.

  6. 6. Nonito Donaire KOs Vic Darchinyan in their 2nd fight

    On November 9, 2013 Nonito Donaire faced Vic Darchinyan in a super bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Donaire was 30 years old with a record of 31-2, and Darchinyan was 37 with a record of 39-5-1. Donaire was coming off a loss, while Darchinyan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Donaire stopped Vic Darchinyan via TKO in the 9th round.

  7. 7. Nonito Donaire KOs Nordine Oubaali

    On May 29, 2021 Nonito Donaire fought Nordine Oubaali for the WBC bantamweight title. Donaire was 38 years old with a record of 40-6, and Oubaali was 34 with a record of 17-0. Donaire was coming off a loss, while Oubaali was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Donaire stopped Nordine Oubaali via KO in the 4th round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.

  8. 8. Nonito Donaire KOs Stephon Young

    On April 27, 2019 Nonito Donaire defended his WBA (Super) bantamweight title against Stephon Young. Donaire was 36 years old with a record of 39-5, and Young was 30 with a record of 18-1-3. Both Donaire and Young were coming off a win. Donaire stopped Stephon Young via KO in the 6th round. Defended the title.

  9. 9. Nonito Donaire KOs Vic Darchinyan

    On July 7, 2007 Nonito Donaire fought Vic Darchinyan for the IBF and IBO flyweight titles. Donaire was 24 years old with a record of 17-1, and Darchinyan was 31 with a record of 28-0. Donaire was on a 16-fight winning streak and Darchinyan was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Donaire stopped Vic Darchinyan via TKO in the 5th round. Crowned the new flyweight champion.

  10. 10. Nonito Donaire defeats Omar Narvaez

    On October 22, 2011 Nonito Donaire defended his WBC and WBO bantamweight titles against Omar Narvaez. Donaire was 28 years old with a record of 26-1, and Narvaez was 36 with a record of 35-0-2. Donaire was on a 25-fight winning streak and Narvaez was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Donaire won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.