Nonito Donaire, Jr., nicknamed The Filipino Flash because of his speed and reflexes (born on November 16, 1982), is a Filipino boxer and the current IBF and IBO world champion in the flyweight category. Born in Talibon, Bohol, raised in General Santos City in the Philippines, he resides in San Leandro, California. Donaire is trained by his father Nonito Sr.
Titles
- 1998 National Silver Gloves Champion
- 1999 National Jr. Olympics Champion
- 1999 International Jr. Olympics Champion
- 2000 National USA Tournament Champion
- 2002-09-01 Won WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight title def Kaichon Sor Vorapin by KO in round 2
- 2006-01-20 Won NABF Super flyweight title defeated Kahren Harutyunyan by UD in round 12
- 2006-10-07 Defended NABF super flyweight title def Oscar Andrade by UD in round 12
- 2007-07-07 Won IBF and IBO flyweight title def Vic Darchinyan by KO in round 5
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