Nietes worked as a utility man at the now-disbanded Antonio Lopez Aldeguer (ALA) boxing gym before taking up boxing after being encouraged by the practitioners with whom he socialized. Four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes (42-1-5, 23KOs) left for Dubai yesterday, bringing along with him an extra baggage of winning … [23], Nietes made his debut in the junior-bantamweight division against Filipino compatriot Aston Palicte for the vacant WBO Super Flyweight Championship. Angkota weighed in six pounds over the weight limit for this fight. ESNEWS. With its rolling hills and wide grasslands, this quiet town is the home of Donnie Nietes. Now in the twilight of his career, Donnie Nietes made a career-defining decision. One of his daily chores was to clean the snake pit with five big pythons and he was the only man with the guts to do it. En route to the win, Nietes sent Ramirez to the canvass four times in separate rounds. Nietes raised his record to 33 wins against only one defeat with 19 wins via knockout. The resolution praised Nietes for the honor he brought to the city. Nonito Donaire WBC & WBO bantamweight Champion 3. 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. [28], A statue of Nietes was built in Murcia, Negros Occidental. 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. BLAZING workout! Nietes retained his WBO Light Flyweight title against WBO Minimumweight champion Moises Fuentes on March 2, 2013 via a majority draw. Looking back at Melania Trump’s time in White House l GMA. 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. PTVPhilippines. After a couple of opponents backed out, Mexico's Jesus Silvestre became the last resort. Carrillo tried to throw heavy punches but it was to no avail with Nietes circling away from the right hand of Carrillo. 2:58. [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. 2nd Floor Queens House St Lincoln Square Manchester M2 5HT. 35 babae, na-rescue mula sa isang bar sa Angeles City. SPORTS BALITA: Nietes-Reveco WBO Light Flyweight Match, hindi pa plantsado. box135. 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. [10] After 11 months of inactivity, he finally defended his crown, against Eddy Castro (12-3-1) on August 30, 2008. Four-division champion Donnie Nietes is set to make his long-awaited ring return against Pablo Carrillo of Colombia on April 3 at Caesars Palace Bluewaters in Dubai. [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. The win for Nietes retained the number of Filipino world champions at two. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. "Donnie Nietes coming back is interesting. 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Donnie “Ahas” Nietes leaned on a career-defining performance to defeat Japanese Kazuto Ioka via split decision and capture the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super... FILIPINO golfer Yuka Saso eyes to redeem herself in the final round of the Lotte Championship at the Kapolei Golf Club in Oahu, Hawaii... WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Friday (Saturday in Manila) gave his support to Japan's efforts to hold a "safe and secure" Olympic Games... NBA legend Dwyane Wade has acquired an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz. Search. Copyright © The Manila Times – All Rights Reserved. You may see advertisement banners on the site, and if you choose to visit those websites, you will accept the terms and conditions and privacy policy applicable to those websites. Nietes defended the title on June 2, 2012 against Felipe Salguero via unanimous decision. The fight ended in a questionable Split decision draw, 118-110 for Nietes, 116-112 for Palicte and a 114-114 draw at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Nietes won on all three scorecards, 99-91, 98-92 and 96-95. Current Filipino Champions (Only Major Titles) 1. WBO orders Nietes-Palicte II. [9], Three times, Nietes has been pitted with fighters against whom he was supposed to defend his title, however, all plans have fallen through for undisclosed reasons. 0161 507 9888 (8am - 10pm) editorial@thesportsman.com. Apan lahi ang nahitabo ni four-division world champion Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes. Fuentes on the other hand dropped down to 19-2-1. Featured channels. In the fight, both boxers did well and appeared strong. Online sports spread betting UK with spread betting company Sporting Index. Sa edad nga 38-anyos, anaa na unta siya sa talisaop nga bahin sa iyang karera. February 15, 2021. It also opened an opportunity for Nietes to chase big fights in the 115-pound division. More from. Nietes: Sor Rungvisai, Estrada, Chocolatito – I Want Them Next! [17] Nietes became the longest-reigning Filipino world champion on that same day, surpassing the record previously held by Gabriel Elorde. Boxing lite. Visit Inside the Ropes Boxing for the latest and greatest boxing news, fight recaps, results, exclusive interviews, and original content around the world. However, Nietes vacated the throne as he did not want a rematch against fellow Filipino Aston Palicte in 2019. He is a four-division world champ and the longest-reigning Filipino champion. The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading a ... bill seeking to provide stiffer penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, ... Four-division champion Donnie Nietes is set to make his long-awaited ring return against Pablo Carrillo of Colombia on April 3 at Caesars Palace Bluewaters in Dubai. 43, though one judge had it close 96-95, while the other two had the champ winning comfortably, 98-92 and 99-91. The real or birth name of Donnie Nietes is Donnie Liboon Nietes. - Pinoy Pride 30 “D Day” Donnie Nietes … [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. 43, though one judge had it close 96-95, while the other two had the champ winning comfortably, 98-92 and 99-91. Log in. Donnie Nietes vs Juan Alejo SQUARE OFF!!! February 15, 2021. He showed great ring control,” said trainer Edmund Villamor in Bisaya who’s with Nietes in Dubai. By Kassie Gormley. Three division world champion Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes and Aston ‘Mighty’ Palicte held a workout for the media on Wednesday, August 29 at Freddie Roach’s Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles. Although Nietes floored Kratingdaenggym in the fourth round, the Thai boxer managed to get up at the final bell. Nietes used superior ring control to keep his younger opponent at bay and dictate the 10-round bout en route to his 43rd win in 44 fights. Looking back at Melania Trump’s time in White House l GMA. Donnie Liboon Nietes (born May 12, 1982) is a Filipino professional boxer. Sport events were put to a standstill in 2020 with coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc globally that left Nietes without a fight. [4][5] He was one of the first three Asian fighters with world titles in at least four weight classes alongside fellow Filipinos Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire. [16], 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. He eventually won the same vacant title after defeating Kazuto Ioka via split decision and became the third Asian to win world titles in at least four weight classes. Get the latest news from your inbox for free. WBO minimum weight champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes plans to climb to the light flyweight division after three more title defenses. 5:52. ESNEWS. Mvideo24h. But because Silvestre wasn't ranked in the WBO, Nietes' title wasn't wagered and the bout was only 10 rounds. The 4,273 square-foot house that sits on a 6,752 square-foot lot is relatively new, as it was built in 2008. Donnie Nietes makes a number four sign to signify his world boxing championships in four divisions before the start of his homecoming press conference in Bacolod City on Tuesday (January 8, 2019). Nietes strips naked to make weight for flyweight title fight. It was the first fight of Nietes since he won his fourth world title by defeating Japanese boxing star Kazuto Ioka via split decision for the WBO junior bantamweight belt in December 2018 in Macau. His first flyweight fight was against former WBC light flyweight champion Edgar Sosa on September 24, 2016. Donnie Nietes is best known as a Boxing. Manny Pacquiao WBO Welterweight Champion 2. 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. One day, a snake laid 11 eggs but only one survived. However, less than two weeks before the fight, Nietes announced that he would be vacating his world title and moving up in weight. 2 min read. LATEST NEWS; MOST READ; Quezon City rejects reopening cinemas amid pandemic. Donnie Nietes and Aston Palicte fight to a draw in a battle for the vacant 115-pound title relinquished by Naoya Inoue. [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. [14] 0n April 9, 2011, Nietes faced Armando Vazquez (18-5-0) and defeated him via first round knock out.[15]. 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Donnie Nelson is the second of four children born to Don and Sharon Nelson, and the only son. MANILA, Philippines — Four-division champion Donnie Nietes is eager to pick up where he left off after signing with MTK Global and D4G Promotions. In 2003, at the age of 20, Nietes started his career as a professional boxer. 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? On, May 22, 2004, he won the Philippines Boxing Federation (PBF) light flyweight title against Joseph Villasis via first-round technical knockout. Four-division world champion Nietes has not fought since he won via split decision against […] Aside from him, only Manny Pacquiao holds a major boxing title as John Riel Casimero lost his at the scales in his last title defense. 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? MTK Global and D4G Promotions announced the The Filipino pugilist won the bout by unanimous decision with scores of 119-109, 118-110 and 116-112. Nonito Donaire WBC & WBO bantamweight Champion 3. MANILA, Philippines — Four-division champion Donnie Nietes is eager to pick up where he left off after signing with MTK Global and D4G Promotions. Brian Viloria WBO Flyweight Champion 4. Nietes, who personifies the adage of doing one’s talking in the ring, is by far the most accomplished fighter in his stable. 0:49. Donnie Liboon Nietes (born May 12, 1982) is a Filipino professional boxer. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. He defended the title twice against Thai boxers Thongthailek Sor Tanapinyo and Sakulpan Pakdee Gym prior to world title fights in minimumweight division. 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[27], On 3 April, 2021, Nietes fought Pablo Carillo, ranked #10 by the WBA at super flyweight. [21][22] On June 14, 2018, Nietes entered The Ring magazine's pound for pound list for the first time in his career at the number nine spot. 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. 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. 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