Nonito Donaire Jr. Reclaims Glory with Interim WBA Bantamweight Title
Source: news.source.sunstar
Nonito Donaire Jr., a former four-division boxing champion, has made a triumphant return to the ring by winning the interim World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight title against Andres Campos in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The fight ended in the ninth round due to a cut from a head clash, but Donaire's victory positions him as the mandatory challenger for the primary WBA bantamweight title. Despite the anticlimactic end, Donaire expressed gratitude for the opportunity and reaffirmed his commitment to his fans.
Key Points
Nonito Donaire Jr. won the interim WBA bantamweight title against Andres Campos.
The fight was stopped in the ninth round due to a cut above Donaire's right eye from a head clash.
Donaire's victory ended a two-fight losing streak and positions him as the mandatory challenger for the primary WBA bantamweight title.
Donaire expressed gratitude to his fans and the people of Argentina for the opportunity.
Donaire's last victory before this was in December 2021, and he had not fought for nearly two years due to a canceled fight and a car crash.
