CEBU CITY, Philippines— Age is definitely just a number for Donnie “Ahas” Nietes as he guns to etch another record in his storied boxing career. The 41-year-old Nietes, who is the longest-reigning Filipino bo... CDNDigital
Donnie Nietes. | CDN File Photo
The 41-year-old Nietes, who is the longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion and one of the three Filipino boxers who held a world title in four divisions, is eyeing to become a five-division world champion by fighting Muhammad Waseem for the vacant International Boxing Organization world bantamweight title on July 22, 2023 at theIn an interview, Nietes said that he still has what it takes to become a world champion despite his age.“Even si Manny Pacquiao mo ingon siya kaya pa niya.
Nietes faltered in his bid to reclaim the WBO world title in his rematch against Ioka which he beat in 2019.“Confident ra ko ani nga fight. Nakita nako nga makaya ra nako akong kontra. Fighter siya, pero dili siya smart nga pagka fighter. Pwede ra maduwaan ug manoy-manoy,” Nietes explained. Nietes’ record dwarf’s Waseems with 43 wins, 23 knockouts, two defeats, and six draws, while the latter has a 12-2 record with eight knockouts.
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