Nonito Donaire

This name uses Philippine naming customs; the middle name or maternal family name is Gonzales and the surname or paternal family name is Donaire.
Nonito Donaire

Donaire with the WBO (brown) and WBC (green) bantamweight title belts at a public workout at Gleason's Gym, October 2011
Statistics
Real name Nonito Gonzales Donaire, Jr.
Nickname(s) The Filipino Flash
Rated at Flyweight
Super flyweight
Bantamweight
Super bantamweight
Featherweight
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Reach 68 in (173 cm)
Nationality Filipino
American
Born (1982-11-16) November 16, 1982
Talibon, Bohol, Philippines[1][2]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 40
Wins 37
Wins by KO 24
Losses 3

Nonito Gonzales Donaire, Jr. (Tagalog: [noniˈto donajˈɾe]; do-NIGH-reh; born November 16, 1982)[1][2] is a Filipino American professional boxer who is popularly known as "The Filipino Flash" for his quick hand speed and punching power.[3][4] Donaire is the current WBO super bantamweight champion and a former four-weight world champion, having won multiple titles in the flyweight, bantamweight, super bantamweight and featherweight divisions, as well as an interim title at super flyweight.

Personal life

Donaire was born in Talibon, Bohol, Philippines the third of four children to Nonito C. Donaire, Sr. (born 1959, South Cotabato) and Imelda M. Gonzales (born 1950, Talibon).[1][2] His brother is Glenn Donaire, a flyweight boxer.[5][6] Donaire's cousin, Richard Donaire, is also a professional boxer.[7]

Until he was six years of age, Donaire lived in General Santos City, South Cotabato[6] and attended the same school as the eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao.[8] Donaire was a child of small stature who was bullied.[9][10][11][12]

Donaire's father was an amateur boxer who competed in the US in the early 1990s. His paternal grandfather was born in Hawaii, United States and this gave Donaire US citizenship under the principle of Jus Sanguinis.[13] In 1993, at the age of eleven, Donaire joined his father in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. They later lived in San Leandro, California.[5][9] and San Mateo County, California.[14]

Donaire said that during his childhood he wished for more attention from his parents and, after his brother started boxing, the attention given to him.[6] This was his reason for entering the sport of boxing at the age of eleven even though he did not enjoy it.[6][12][15][16] His father supported his choice as he felt it would keep Donaire off the streets.[12][15] During their younger years, Donaire and his older brother, Glenn, would spar. Donaire also watched videos of his hero, Alexis Argüello, and from them he learned to throw a powerful left hook.[8]

While enrolled at the San Lorenzo High School in San Lorenzo, California Donaire and his brother won several regional and district amateur boxing championships.[5] In his first amateur bout, he beat his opponent with straight punches, all the while thinking that "I'm going to kill him before he kills me."[15] However, Donaire had little confidence until he had five professional knockout victories.[12]

On August 8, 2008, Donaire married a Filipino-American USA national collegiate and military Taekwondo champion in a private ceremony at Carmel, California followed by a church service in the Philippines on November 11, 2011.[17][18][19] Donaire's wife is a member of his team[11][20] and her father is his chief of security.[9] On July 4, 2013, Donaire's pregnant wife was injured while saving a drowning child. She recovered and her unborn child was unharmed.[21]

Amateur career

As a young American amateur boxer, Donaire won three national championships: the National Silver Gloves (1998), National Junior Olympics (1999) and the National USA Tournament (2000). He also won the 1999 International Junior Olympics gold medal. Donaire's amateur record was 68 - 8 with 5 technical knockouts (TKOs).[22]

Professional career

Nonito Donaire Jr. during his media work-out.

In 2001, Donaire and his brother became professional boxers. They signed contracts with a promoter, Jackie Kallen. Donaire was paid a monthly salary of $1,500. In 2001, after a controversial decision, Donaire lost his second fight against Rosendo Sanchez. This impassioned him to win his fights which he did until April 2013.[6] After four professional bouts, Donaire and his brother left their contracts with Kallen and returned to Manila and then to San Leandro, where there were fewer distractions.[5]

Early years as professional boxer

On September 9, 2002 in Guam, Donaire won his first regional title, the vacant WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title. He knocked out Kaichon Sor Vorapin in the second round. On January 20, 2006, Donaire won his second regional title, the NABF super flyweight title, by defeating Kahren Harutyunyan on ShoBox on a split decision. The scores were 97–92, 97–92 for Donaire and 95–94 for Harutyunan.[23] On October 7, 2006, Donaire defeated Oscar Andrade, a veteran boxer, by 118–109, 116–112, and 116–112.

Flyweight

Donaire vs. Darchinyan I

Donaire with his IBF and IBO flyweight belts in 2007

On July 7, 2007, Donaire won the IBF flyweight title with a one-punch, fifth round knockout of the then undefeated Vic Darchinyan.[24] This victory was awarded Ring Magazine's "Knockout of the Year" and "Upset of the Year".[25][26]

On July 31, 2007, Donaire met Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Donaire said the experience was, "an overwhelming feeling. It was indescribable. The moment I walked up the stairs and she was up there and when I looked it was a moment when I couldn't even look at her face. It was a great honor."[27] Then, on December 1, 2007, Donaire made the first defense of his IBF title against Luis Maldonado of Mexico by a technical knockout in the eighth round. Donaire said, "I guess my validation was today but I didn't feel my best; I felt sluggish. I didn't have my legs. I don't know what the problem was. I couldn't move well so I tried to rely on my upper body movement."[28]

In late June 2008, Donaire severed his association with his promoter, Gary Shaw. Donaire had not been offered the number of fights his contract demanded. Shaw also failed to disclose revenue from fights as demanded by the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act.[29] Days after leaving Gary Shaw Productions, Donaire made a contract with Top Rank Boxing.[30]

On November 2, 2008, Donaire made the defense of his IBF flyweight title through a sixth round (1:31) technical knockout of Moruti Mthalane.[31][32][33] During the sparring, Donaire suffered an asthma attack and could not carry through the twelve rounds. Donaire's asthma later became public knowledge after a mandatory physical examination.[14][34] Although Donaire's asthma condition was well managed in general, after his illness in the Mthalane fight, Donaire became estranged from his father who did not acknowledge the medical problem.[6]

On April 19, 2009, Donaire faced flyweight, Raul Martinez, for a third defense of his IBF flyweight title at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. Donaire scored a TKO in the fourth round (2:42).[35] For this match, Donaire was trained by the Peñalosa brothers: Gerry, Dodie Boy and Jonathan. After the match, Donaire was recorded in the Ring Magazine pound for pound rankings in seventh position.[36]

Super Flyweight

The International Boxing Federation ordered a rematch between Donaire and the previous challenger, Moruti Mthalane to take place by August 1, 2009. However, Donaire, now 115 pounds (52 kg) wished to move up to the junior bantamweight/super flyweight division.[37]

Donaire vs. Concepción

Donaire was to fight Hugo Fidel Cazares on August 15, 2009 but negotiations failed.[38] Rafael Concepción of Panama replaced Cazares as Donaire's opponent for the Interim WBA super flyweight title[39] Donaire engaged a conditioning coach, Mike Bazzel, to assist Dodie Boy and Jonathan Peñalosa in his training at the Undisputed Boxing Gym, San Carlos. Donaire dedicated his fight against Concepcion to the memory of Corazon "Cory" Aquino and requested Everlast, a boxing equipment company, provide a yellow robe with the inscription "I. M. O. (in memory of) former Pres. Cory Aquino."[14] Concepcion failed to weigh in within the super flyweight limit of 115 pounds (52 kg) and so Donaire won the bout. After his win, Donaire was feted in a motorcade in Manila organised by Alfredo Lim, the mayor.

In late 2009, Donaire began training under Roberto García Cortez.[40][41]

On February 13, 2010, Donaire fought Manuel "Chango" Vargas to defend for the first time his interim WBA super flyweight title. The fight took place at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada. Vargas, a late replacement for Gerson Guerrero, had to move up three weight divisions in order to participate. The bout headlined the card titled "Pinoy Power 3." Donaire won the fight with a third round (1:33) knockout.[42]

After the fight, Donaire planned to move to the bantamweight division and expressed his wish to fight Vic Darchinyan and Fernando Montielbut neither bout took place.[43][44][45][46]

Donaire vs. Marquez

Donaire fought his last bout in the super flyweight division against Hernan "Tyson" Marquez. The fight was the undercard of the Juan Manuel López and Bernabe Concepcion bout on July 10, 2010 at the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[47] Donaire had challenged Puerto Rican boxer Eric Morel who declined.[48] Donaire won the match with a technical knockout in the eight round.[4][49]

Bantamweight

Following his win against Marquez, Donaire stated his intention to compete in the bantamweight division (118 pounds (54 kg)) by challenging the WBO and WBC champion, Fernando Montiel.[50][51]

Donaire vs. Sydorenko

On December 4, 2010, Donaire challenged the former WBA bantamweight champion, Volodymyr Sydorenko for the vacant WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title. Donaire knocked down Sydorenko three times and became the first man to defeat the boxer.[52] The win against Sydorenko gave Donaire the chance to face Fernando Montiel of Mexico.

Donaire vs. Montiel

HBO's season of "Boxing After Dark" features both pound for pound boxers Montiel and Donaire .

On February 19, 2011, Donaire defeated Montiel in the second round winning the WBC and WBO bantamweight titles.[53] Donaire took a right to the head from Montiel, then immediately countered with a left to the head that knocked his opponent down. Montiel rose to continue before Donaire rushed over to land a left and a right. The referee, Russell Mora, stopped the fight in the second round (2:25).[Video 1] Donaire became the second Filipino and the third Asian person to become a three-division world champion.[54][55] Donaire was given a third place in Ring Magazine's "pound for pound" rankings. Juan Manuel Marquez and Sergio Martinez were ahead of him.[56]

On February 28, 2011, resolutions moved by Pia Cayetano and Manuel Lapid were passed by the senate of the Philippines that Donaire be congratulated and commended for being an outstanding Filipino boxer and for bringing honor and pride to the country.[57]

Donaire vs. Narvaez

On October 22, 2011, Donaire made his New York debut beating the previously undefeated two-division world champion, Omar "El Huracán" Narvaez, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Donaire dominated the fight but did not make a knockout.

Super Bantamweight

Donaire vs. Vázquez Jr.

In 2012, Donaire fought Vázquez Jr. After twelve rounds, Donaire had scores of 117–110 and 117-110. Surprisingly, the third judge scored 115–112 in favour of Vázquez Jr. Donaire landed sixty percent of his power shots and out-landed Vázquez Jr in rounds one to five and seven to twelve and was awarded the WBO super bantamweight title.[58] In the ninth round, Donaire was knocked down for the first time in his professional career.[Video 2] Donaire became the second Filipino (after Manny Pacquiao) to win championships in four different divisions.

PED Suspicion & Year Round Testing

Donaire has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs from Victor Conte, a former BALCO man. In June 2012, Donaire agreed to random, year-round blood and urine testing by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA).[59]

Donaire vs. Mathebula

On July 7, 2012, Donaire fought Jeffrey Mathebula, a South African boxer. Donaire's progress of 28–1 with 18 knockouts was matched with Mathebula's of 26–3 with two draws and 14 knockouts. It was possible the two boxers' super bantamweight world titles would be unified. The bout was televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark from the Home Depot centre in Carson, California. Donaire defeated Mathebula by unanimous decision, knocking him down in round four and breaking his jaw in two places.[Video 2]

Donaire vs. Nishioka

On October 13, 2012 in Carson, California, Donaire fought Toshiaki Nishioka who had been ranked first in his division by Ring magazine. Donaire officially relinquished the IBF super bantamweight 122 pounds (55 kg) title hours before the fight by declining to participate in the IBF's mandated weight check.[60] When, by the ninth round, Nishioka had been knocked down twice, his representative asked the referee to end the fight. Donaire won the bout with this TKO. The purse from this bout and his contract with HBO earned Donaire 800,000 dollars.[61]

Donaire vs. Arce

On December 15, 2012 in Houston, Texas, Donaire retained the WBO and The Ring super bantamweight titles against Jorge Arce of Mexico whom he knocked out in the third round (2:59). Donaire had already knocked down Arce in the second and third rounds.[62]

Donaire vs. Rigondeaux

On April 13, 2013, Donaire fought Guillermo Rigondeaux at Radio City Music Hall in New York to defend his WBA and WBO super bantamweight and Ring junior featherweight titles. Donaire did knock down Rigondeaux once in the tenth round but Rigondeaux defeated Donaire by unanimous decision. Donaire's twelve year record of continuous wins was over.[63][64]

Featherweight

Donaire vs. Darchinyan II

In November 2013, Donaire fought Vic Darchinyan in non-title fight that was a rematch of their 2007 fight. The bout was on the undercard of a Martinez vs Garcia fight. Donaire started strong, but Darchinyan mounted a comeback in the middle rounds to take the lead on two of the official scorecards. However, in the ninth round, Donaire was able to drop Darchinyan with a left hook. Although he was able to beat the count, Darchinyan wasn't able to intelligently defend himself and this prompted the referee to stop the fight (2:06).[65][66]

Donaire vs. Vetyeka

On May 31, 2014, Donaire fought the South African boxer, Simpiwe Vetyeka, for the WBA (Super) featherweight title at The Venetian Macao Hotel & Resort's CotaiArena in Macau.[67][68] Donaire knocked down Vetyeka in the fourth round after landing his signature left hook. The fight was stopped seconds after the bell for the fifth round due to a cut on Donaire's left eye from an accidental head butt. Donaire won the bout after a unanimous technical decision.[69]

Donaire vs. Walters

On October 18, 2014, Donaire made the first defense of his WBA (Super) featherweight championship against undefeated Jamaican, WBA (Regular) featherweight champion Nicholas Walters. The fight took place in Carson, California, on the undercard of the Gennady Golovkin vs. Marco Antonio Rubio bout. Donaire rocked Walters heavily early on, but other than that had little success and was dropped twice before the referee stopped the fight. It was the first knockout loss of Donaire's career.

Return to Super Bantamweight

On March 28, 2015, Donaire returned to Super Bantamweight division and defeated William Prado in two rounds to secure the vacant NABF super bantamweight title at the Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines. A flurried attack had Prado dazed at the end of the first round. Donaire continued his attack at the beginning of the second round and the fight was stopped. On July 18, 2015, Donaire also defeated Anthony Settoul in two rounds again via stoppage at The Venetian Macao in Macau, China.

Donaire vs. Juarez

On December 11, 2015, Donaire claimed the vacant WBO Super bantamweight title, defeating Mexican Cesar Juarez by unanimous decision. The fight was controlled by Donaire early on, dropping the Mexican brawler twice, but Juarez showed tremendous heart and punch resistance to keep coming. Donaire begun to slow down due to fatigue and an ankle injury, as Juarez picked up the pressure. The latter rounds were much closer as the fight turned into a slugfest and a 'fight of the year' candidate, it ended with both fighters exhausted and swinging wildly at the final bell.[70]

Professional boxing record

40 fights, 37 wins (24 knockouts), 3 losses (1 knockout)[71]
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
40 Win 37-3 Hungary Zsolt Bedák TKO 3 (12), 2:44 Apr 23, 2016 Philippines Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City, Philippines Retained WBO super bantamweight title
39 Win 36–3 Mexico Cesar Juarez UD 12 Dec 11, 2015 Puerto Rico Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico Won vacant WBO super bantamweight title
38 Win 35–3 France Anthony Settoul TKO 2 (10), 1:41 Jul 18, 2015 Macau The Venetian Macao, Macau, SAR
37 Win 34–3 Brazil William Prado TKO 2 (12), 2:16 Mar 28, 2015 Philippines Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Won vacant NABF super bantamweight title
36 Loss 33–3 Jamaica Nicholas Walters TKO 6 (12), 2:59 Oct 18, 2014 United States StubHub Center, Carson, California, US Lost WBA (Super) featherweight title
35 Win 33–2 South Africa Simpiwe Vetyeka TD 5 (12), 0:01 May 31, 2014 Macau The Venetian Macao, Macau, SAR Won WBA (Super) featherweight title;
Ruled a unanimous TD after Donaire sustained a cut from an accidental head clash
34 Win 32–2 Armenia Vic Darchinyan TKO 9 (10), 2:06 Nov 9, 2013 United States American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
33 Loss 31–2 Cuba Guillermo Rigondeaux UD 12 Apr 13, 2013 United States Radio City Music Hall, New York City, New York, US Lost WBO, The Ring and lineal super bantamweight titles;
For WBA (Super) super bantamweight title
32 Win 31–1 Mexico Jorge Arce KO 3 (12), 2:59 Dec 15, 2012 United States Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, US Retained WBO, The Ring and lineal super bantamweight titles
31 Win 30–1 Japan Toshiaki Nishioka TKO 9 (12), 1:54 Oct 13, 2012 United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California, US Retained WBO super bantamweight title;
Won vacant WBC Diamond, The Ring and lineal super bantamweight titles
30 Win 29–1 South Africa Jeffrey Mathebula UD 12 Jul 7, 2012 United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California, US Retained WBO super bantamweight title;
Won IBF super bantamweight title
29 Win 28–1 Puerto Rico Wilfredo Vázquez, Jr. SD 12 Feb 4, 2012 United States Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, US Won vacant WBO super bantamweight title
28 Win 27–1 Argentina Omar Andrés Narváez UD 12 Oct 22, 2011 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Retained WBC and WBO bantamweight titles
27 Win 26–1 Mexico Fernando Montiel TKO 2 (12), 2:25 Feb 19, 2011 United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US Won WBC and WBO bantamweight titles
26 Win 25–1 Ukraine Volodymyr Sydorenko KO 4 (12), 1:48 Dec 4, 2010 United States Honda Center, Anaheim, California, US Won vacant WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title
25 Win 24–1 Mexico Hernán Márquez TKO 8 (12), 2:59 Jul 10, 2010 Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico Retained WBA interim super flyweight title
24 Win 23–1 Mexico Manuel Vargas KO 3 (12), 1:33 Feb 13, 2010 United States Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, US Retained WBA interim super flyweight title
23 Win 22–1 Panama Rafael Concepción UD 12 Aug 15, 2009 United States Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US Won vacant WBA interim super flyweight title
22 Win 21–1 United States Raúl Martínez TKO 4 (12), 2:42 Apr 19, 2009 Philippines Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Retained IBF and IBO flyweight titles
21 Win 20–1 South Africa Moruti Mthalane TKO 6 (12), 1:31 Nov 1, 2008 United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US Retained IBF and IBO flyweight titles
20 Win 19–1 Mexico Luis Maldonado TKO 8 (12), 1:16 Dec 1, 2007 United States Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US Retained IBF and IBO flyweight titles
19 Win 18–1 Armenia Vic Darchinyan TKO 5 (12), 1:38 Jul 7, 2007 United States The Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US Won IBF and IBO flyweight titles
18 Win 17–1 United States Kevin Hudgins TKO 1 (8), 2:29 May 12, 2007 United States Events Center, Reno, Nevada, US
17 Win 16–1 Mexico Oscar Andrade UD 12 Oct 7, 2006 United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US Retained NABF super flyweight title
16 Win 15–1 Mexico Jose Luis Cardenas TKO 2 (8), 1:48 Jul 29, 2006 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, US
15 Win 14–1 Armenia Kahren Harutyunyan SD 10 Jan 20, 2006 United States Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, US Won NABF super flyweight title
14 Win 13–1 Colombia Ilido Julio UD 8 Nov 5, 2005 United States Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, US
13 Win 12–1 Mexico Daniel Gonzalez KO 1 (8), 2:19 Oct 1, 2005 United States Events Center, Reno, Nevada, US
12 Win 11–1 United States Larry Olvera UD 6 Jul 2, 2005 United States Events Center, Reno, Nevada, US
11 Win 10–1 Mexico Paulino Villalobos TKO 6 (8), 3:00 May 13, 2005 United States Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, US
10 Win 9–1 Mexico Gilberto Bolanos UD 8 Nov 12, 2004 United States Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, US
9 Win 8–1 Mexico Ricardo Barrera TKO 4 (6), 3:00 Jun 18, 2004 United States Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, US
8 Win 7–1 Mexico Jorge Lopez TKO 1 (6), 1:43 Jun 27, 2003 United States Mare Island Sports Center, Vallejo, California, US
7 Win 6–1 Philippines Mark Sales UD 8 Nov 2, 2002 Philippines Joe Cantada Boxing Arena, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
6 Win 5–1 Thailand Kaichon Sor Vorapin KO 2 (12) Sep 1, 2002 Guam University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title
5 Win 4–1 Philippines Noel Alma TKO 2 (4) May 31, 2002 Philippines Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
4 Win 3–1 Mexico Jose Luis Torres TKO 1 (4), 0:30 Jul 3, 2001 United States Hyatt Regency Hotel, Monterey, California, US
3 Win 2–1 United States Saul Santoyo UD 4 Jun 8, 2001 United States Hollywood Park Racetrack, Inglewood, California, US
2 Loss 1–1 United States Rosendo Sanchez UD 5 Mar 10, 2001 United States Pacific Sports Center, Vallejo, California, US
1 Win 1–0 Mexico Jose Lazaro KO 1 (4), 1:46 Feb 22, 2001 United States Hollywood Park Racetrack, Inglewood, California, US Professional debut

Titles in boxing

Amateur career

National:

International:

Professional career

Major World Titles:

Minor World Titles:

The Ring/Lineal Championship Title:

Regional/International Titles:

Special Titles:

Recognitions

In popular culture

Donaire has appeared on television as a guest and has appeared on Celebrity Duets in third season episodes on GMA.[5] Donaire is also featured in the videogame Fight Night Round 4 and Fight Night Champion.

Filmography

Year Film Role Other Notes
2012 Palad Ta ang Nagbuot Dodong Valderama
Year Television Shows Role Other Notes
2009 Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition Himself – Contesteant
2009 Wish Ko Lang Himself – Guest
2011 Round 2... For Keeps Himself Wedding telecast
2012 Sarah G. Live Himself – Guest Episode dated January 6
2012 Life in The Flash Lane Himself Online Documentary
2012 Gandang Gabi Vice Himself – Guest Episode dated August 5
2012 Bandila Himself – Guest Episode dated December 21
2014 Aquino & Abunda Tonight Himself – Guest Episode dated March 28
2014 The Bottomline with Boy Abunda Himself – Guest Episode dated April 5
2014 Kris TV Himself – Guest Episode dated April 7–8
2014 Donaire: Flash and Fire Himself TV Documentary
2015 Fighter's Cut: Nonito Donaire Jr. Himself TV Documentary / Interview
2016 MMK: "Boxing Ring" Donaire played by (Sam Concepcion) Episode dated April 16
2016 Flash Forward: Nonito Donaire Jr. Himself TV Documentary - ABS-CBN Sport
Video Games
Year Video Game Role Other Notes
2009 Fight Night Round 4 Himself Playable fighter
2011 Fight Night Champion Himself Playable fighter

See also

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Video references

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Achievements
Preceded by
Vic Darchinyan		 IBF Flyweight Champion
July 7, 2007 – July 1, 2009
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Moruti Mthalane
IBO Flyweight Champion
July 7, 2007 – July 1, 2009
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
César Seda
Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Arce		 WBA Super Flyweight Interim Champion
August 15, 2009 – October 15, 2010
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Drian Francisco
Preceded by
Fernando Montiel		 WBC Bantamweight Champion
February 19, 2011 – October 22, 2011
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Shinsuke Yamanaka
WBO Bantamweight Champion
February 19, 2011 – October 22, 2011
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jorge Arce
Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Arce		 WBO Super Bantamweight Champion
February 4, 2012 – April 13, 2013 		Succeeded by
Guillermo Rigondeaux
Vacant
Title last held by
Israel Vázquez		 Lineal Super Bantamweight Champion
October 13, 2012 – April 13, 2013
The Ring Super Bantamweight Champion
October 13, 2012 – April 13, 2013
Preceded by
Jeffrey Mathebula		 IBF Junior Featherweight Champion
July 7, 2012 – October 13, 2012
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jonathan Romero
Preceded by
Simpiwe Vetyeka		 WBA Featherweight Super Champion
May 31, 2014 – November 18, 2014
Titles unified by Walters 		Vacant
Title next held by
Nicholas Walters
Vacant
Title last held by
Guillermo Rigondeaux		 WBO Super Bantamweight Champion
December 11, 2015 – present 		Incumbent
Awards
Previous:
Carlos Baldomir W 12 Zab Judah		 The Ring Magazine Upset of the Year
KO5 Vic Darchinyan
2007 		Next:
Bernard Hopkins W 12 Kelly Pavlik
Previous:
Calvin Brock KO 6 Zuri Lawrence		 The Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year
KO5 Vic Darchinyan
2007 		Next:
Edison Miranda KO 3 David Banks
Previous:
Sergio Martínez KO 2 Paul Williams		 The Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year
KO2 Fernando Montiel
2011 		Next:
Juan Manuel Marquez
KO 6 Manny Pacquiao
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