“Siguro three more title defenses, then aakyat na kami sa 108 pounds,” said Nietes’ head trainer Edmund Villamor during Tuesday’s Philippine Sportswriters Association forum at Shakey’s UN Avenue branch. [23], Nietes made his debut in the junior-bantamweight division against Filipino compatriot Aston Palicte for the vacant WBO Super Flyweight Championship. DONNIE Nietes, the longest-reigning Filipino world champion, put on a masterful performance to score a shutout victory over former WBC world light flyweight champion Edgar Sosa and win the WBO Intercontinental flyweight title. On October 8, 2011, Nietes defeated Mexico's Ramón García Hirales via 12-round unanimous decision to win the WBO Light Flyweight title. On the outskirts of Bacolod lies the municipality of Murcia. The often overlooked two-division world champion Donnie Nietes has quietly amassed one of the more impressive resumes in recent boxing history. Although he was bitten several times, yet with his friendly behaviour he saved one egg among 11 eggs laid by the snake and took one of that snake to this day. Without revealing Nietes’ and Pagara’s opponents, MTK Global and D4G Promotions made the announcement on its Facebook page on Friday. On November 24, 2011, Nietes won the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Minimumweight Title against Heri Amol of Indonesia via second-round knockout. Although Nietes floored Kratingdaenggym in the fourth round, the Thai boxer managed to get up at the final bell. Nietes: Sor Rungvisai, Estrada, Chocolatito – I Want Them Next! [20] He successfully defended his title against the mandatory challenger Argentinaian and former two division world champion Juan Carlos Reveco winning via Technical Knockout after Reveco's corner throws in the towel, on the 7th round of the fight. D4G BOXING PROMOTIONS PHOTO. Juan "Pinky" Alejo AIMS to END Donnie Nietes 5 YEAR title REIGN! Donnie Nietes New WBO Junior Flyweight Champion Why are Filipino boxers always tryingt o go for the WBO belt, any particular reason n your opinion or just coincidence? The bout ended in a unanimous decision in favor of Nietes. Sa edad nga 38-anyos, anaa na unta siya sa talisaop nga bahin sa iyang karera. The Murcia, Negros Occidental native has gone undefeated in his last 36 fights with his lone pro defeat dating back to September 2004 with a controversial split decision loss to Indonesian Angky Angkotta. He was born in Iowa City during his father's final year at the University of Iowa, and was raised in Natick, Massachusetts as his father played for the Boston Celtics.Growing up to proportions similar to his father, Nelson also took up basketball, playing in high school for Worcester Academy. So Carillo easily became Nietes’ win no. Sign up. The fight took place on August 14, 2010, at the Auditorio Luis Estrada Medina in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico. The real or birth name of Donnie Nietes is Donnie Liboon Nietes. [19] On April 29, 2017, Nietes became the third Filipino boxer to win world titles in three different weight divisions, along with Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire when he defeated Thailand's Komgrich Nantapech. … Featured channels. Donnie Nietes vs Juan Alejo SQUARE OFF!!! Nietes became only the third Pinoy boxer to make it to the Ring Magazine Top 10 Pound for Pound (other two are Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire). 43, though one judge had it close 96-95, while the other two had the champ winning comfortably, 98-92 and 99-91. On September 30, 2007, Nietes fought then undefeated Pornsawarn Kratingdaenggym of Thailand for the vacant WBO Minimumweight World Title in Waterfront-Cebu City Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines. Manny Pacquiao WBO Welterweight Champion 2. NIETES OFF TO LOS ANGELES TOMORROW AHEAD OF HBO'S SUPERFLY EVENT By Dong Secuya PhilBoxing.com Fri, 19 Jan 2018 Nietes. The 4,273 square-foot house that sits on a 6,752 square-foot lot is relatively new, as it was built in 2008. box135. In his first fight after more than two years, Nietes proved that there’s a lot left in the tank at age 38. On November 15, 2014, the Bacolod native successfully defended his WBO and The Ring Light Flyweight titles by stopping Carlos Velarde of Mexico in the 7th round. By Kassie Gormley. That's how he got his nickname.". On January 23, 2010, Nietes was supposed to defend his WBO title for the fourth time. Mvideo24h. The cards were 99-91 (Judge Ferenc Budai), 98 … Government officials of the town of Murcia, where Nietes was born, also praised Nietes for his achievement. Boxing lite. 42:53. [14] 0n April 9, 2011, Nietes faced Armando Vazquez (18-5-0) and defeated him via first round knock out.[15]. Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions has announced details of the highly anticipated return of the widely acclaimed SUPERFLY series set... more. DONNIE ‘Ahas’ Nietes hardly showed any ring rust and made a masterful comeback with a unanimous decision win over Colombian foe Pablo Carrillo at the Caesars Palace Bluewaters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday. Apan lahi ang nahitabo ni four-division world champion Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes. Elite Daily. 0161 507 9888 (8am - 10pm) editorial@thesportsman.com. Donnie Liboon Nietes (born May 12, 1982) is a Filipino professional boxer. 2 min read. According to Tony – Nietes is a brave guy who was the only man to clear the snake pits with big pythons which included in his regular chores. The former four-division world champion gave Filipino boxing fans something to celebrate on the morning of Easter Sunday after he […] ESNEWS. House poised to grill ABS-CBN on 2016 election coverage Philippines . Boxing: nietes inks deal with international promotion, plans december ring return; nietes, (42 1 5, 23 kos), has won world titles at the super flyweight, flyweight, light flyweight and minimumweight divisions during his incredible career while carrillo (25 7 1, 16 kos) stands no. Nietes also bombarded Carrillo with a variety of punches, mixing jabs, straights, uppercuts, overhands and hooks to fluster the Colombian who had won nine of his last 12, including five in a row. Fuentes on the other hand dropped down to 19-2-1. [3] He is the longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion, surpassing in 2014 the record set in 1967 by Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Gabriel "Flash" Elorde. More from. February 15, 2021. Get the latest news from your inbox for free. 2:58. Now in the twilight of his career, Donnie Nietes made a career-defining decision. Donnie Nietes was born on May 13, 1982 in Bacolod City, Philippines. AFTER over a two-year hiatus, Donnie “Ahas” Nietes and Albert Pagara are set to return to boxing in Dubai in April. http://watchboxing.net see Donnie Nietes vs Ivan Meneses live online January 23rd by visiting the above link The biggest boxing event ever to be held in Dubai takes place on April 3 at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai. Without revealing Nietes’ and Pagara’s opponents, MTK Global and D4G Promotions made the announcement on its Facebook page on Friday. 8 in the wba rankings. But because Silvestre wasn't ranked in the WBO, Nietes' title wasn't wagered and the bout was only 10 rounds. - Pinoy Pride 30 “D Day” Donnie Nietes … Current Filipino Champions (Only Major Titles) 1. February 15, 2021. SPORTS BALITA: Nietes-Reveco WBO Light Flyweight Match, hindi pa plantsado. “I am very happy with this new step in my career. It also opened an opportunity for Nietes to chase big fights in the 115-pound division. DONNIE NIETES, MARK MAGSAYO & ARTHUR VILLANUEVA TALK PINOY PRIDE 38 WINS - EsNews Boxing. But once he befriended the snakes, he was never bitten again. MANILA, Philippines — Four-division champion Donnie Nietes is eager to pick up where he left off after signing with MTK Global and D4G Promotions. However, less than two weeks before the fight, Nietes announced that he would be vacating his world title and moving up in weight. BLAZING workout! He was bitten several times. [25][26] While not beaten, Nietes was denied a victory that would have put him alongside Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire as the only Asian fighters with world titles in at least four weight classes. 2nd Floor Queens House St Lincoln Square Manchester M2 5HT. Brian Viloria WBO Flyweight Champion 4. Donnie didn’t have such help but showed the Mexicans why he’s the champ. Donnie Nelson is the second of four children born to Don and Sharon Nelson, and the only son. (Photo by Nanette L. Guadalquiver) BACOLOD CITY -- Filipino boxing champion Donnie Nietes was given a hero’s welcome by Bacolodnons for his rare feat of winning world titles in four divisions. Tvideo. Donnie Nietes vs Aston Palicte … Because of this, he was at risk of being stripped off his belt, as WBO rules state that a champion has to defend his title within a year. Nietes won on all three scorecards, 99-91, 98-92 and 96-95. 2 years ago | 248 views. Donnie didn’t have such help but showed the Mexicans why he’s the champ. “Siguro three more title defenses, then aakyat na kami sa 108 pounds,” said Nietes’ head trainer Edmund Villamor during Tuesday’s Philippine Sportswriters Association forum at Shakey’s UN Avenue branch. By Nanette Guadalquiver/PNA BACOLOD CITY — Filipino boxing champion Donnie Nietes was given a hero’s welcome by Bacolodnons for his rare feat of [...] Home Nation In the same year, Nietes’ promoter ALA Boxing Promotions and ALA Boxing Gym also bid farewell after 35 years of operation largely due to the pandemic. Donnie Nietes makes statement in HBO debut IBF Flyweight champion Donnie Nietes successfully defended his title against Juan Carlos Reveco in a bout that he dominated from start to finish and forced Reveco to have to fight defensively as Nietes was soundly in control in front of a packed house at the Forum in Inglewood, CA. Regarding how Nietes got his nickname "Ahas" which is Tagalog for "snake," Tony Aldeguer states: "Donnie got his nickname 'ahas' when he was a utility boy at the ALA Gym.