Donaire is defending his World Boxing Association (WBA) interim super flyweight belt against dangerous Mexican challenger Manuel “Chango” Vargas, who replaced compatriot Gerson Guerrero.
“I just want to fight – bring on anyone,” said the “Filipino Flash,” who has been training for Guerrero for over two months.
The US-based Filipino boxer has continued to rise in the pound-for-pound rankings ever since his smashing knockout of then flyweight champ Vic Darchinyan in 2007.
Vargas, however, is a dangerous opponent for Donaire. Last year, the Mexican nearly upset World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimum weight champion Donnie Nietes. The controversial bout was scored a split decision in favor of Nietes.
Peñalosa to pull off a surprise
Veteran boxer Gerry Peñalosa, meanwhile, said he is pulling off a surprise in his fight with Eric Morel for a crack at another world title.
Despite taking a beating in his previous fight with Juan Manuel Lopez, the 37 year-old boxer is dead set to improve his impressive resume of 54 wins and 2 world championships.
“I have made all the sacrifices to make sure I’m 100% for the fight,” he said.
Also competing in the “Pinoy Power III” card are Filipinos Bernabe Concepcion, Mark Melligen, and Ciso Morales who will go up against Latino fighters Mario Santiago, Raymond Gatica, and Fernando Montiel.
“Pinoy Power III” airs on Sunday (February 14), 10:30 am on ABS-CBN with a delayed telecast on Studio 23 at 11:30 am. Also catch the fights on Balls Skycable Channel 34 on February 16 at 4pm and February 18 at 9pm.
Source: Author Unknown | abs-cbnnew.com
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