Glenn Donaire
| Glenn Donaire | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Glenn Gonzales Donaire |
| Nickname(s) | The Filipino Bomber Matador |
| Rated at | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Nationality | Filipino American[1][2][3] |
| Born | December 7, 1979 General Santos City, Philippines |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
Glenn Donaire is a Filipino American[1][2][3] flyweight boxer. He was born in General Santos City, Philippines. He moved to the United States at a young age and grew up in the Bay Area where he still lives. He is also the older brother of four-division world champion Nonito Donaire.
[edit] Boxing career
Originally a bus driver,[4] Glenn Donaire compiled a 52-8 amateur record and earning various local and regional titles[5] made it to the semi-finals of the US Olympic Trials in 2000 and lost a highly disputed decision to former world champion Brian Viloria. Glenn is very proud to be a Filipino boxer and has worn the Philippine flag on his trunks his entire career. He wears blue boxing trunks while his younger brother Nonito wears red boxing trunks to represent the Philippine flag.
November 22, 2002 Glenn Donaire won his first professional title by defeating Wangpanom Vor Saktawee by a 12 round decision in Guam for the WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title.
May 5, 2006, Glenn won the NABO and NABA flyweight titles by defeating Cesar Lopez by a 12 round decision. The scores were 115-112, 116-111 and 117-110. Lopez was deducted a point for low blows. Glenn was offered the fight after his brother Nonito was injured.[6]
October 7, 2006, Donaire got a shot at Vic Darchinyan's IBF flyweight title. However, he lost to Darchinyan by a sixth round technical decision. The fight was stopped in the 4th round due to a broken/locked jaw suffered by Donaire from an alleged elbow attack. Replays show no evidence of an elbow, and Darchinyan's camp has always claimed this should have been a legitimate knockout. The scores were 60-53 on all three cards for Darchinyan. For 1 year, 4 months and 15 days, Donaire had been inactive.
After the long hiatus Glenn Donaire took on Jose Albuquerque on February 22, 2008. Donaire won the bout by unanimous decision.
On July 12, 2008, Donaire got another world title shot. This time, against Ulises Solís for the IBF light flyweight championship at the Palenque De La Expo in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Donaire lost by unanimous decision. Solis, 27-1-1-(21), scored a shutout on all 3 judges cards (scores of 120-108 twice and 120-107). Donaire slips to 19-4-1-(12).[7]
In 2011, Donaire trained under his father, Nonito Donaire Sr., at the Kennel Boxing Gym in San Leandro, California,[8][9] and signed a deal with Don King for his return to the ring after more than three years of absence. He defeated Alex Sánchez via an eighth round stoppage at the Kissimmee Civic Center on December 9, 2011.[10]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Doug Fischer (MaxBoxing.com) (March 20, 2005). "Castillo retains WBA 115-pound title". ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=2017620. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
- ^ a b Salven L. Lagumbay (May 10, 2008). "Donaire foe reportedly sick, May 17 fight may be called off". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20080510-135693/Donaire-foe-reportedly-sick-May-17-fight-may-be-called-off. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
- ^ a b Edri K. Aznar (December 5, 2011). "Glenn Donaire tries to stage comeback". Sun.Star Cebu. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2011/12/05/glenn-donaire-tries-stage-comeback-194224. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
- ^ Tigerboxing.com Previous job
- ^ Tigerboxing.com Can Donaire be the 'Cinderella Man'?
- ^ Ringside Report, Donaire Dominates Lopez on Shobox
- ^ secondsout.com, Solis Retains IBF Crown/Chavez Jr Edges Out Vanda
- ^ Ryan Maquiñana (August 10, 2011). "Glenn Donaire Tentatively Off Maidana-Guerrero Card". BoxingScene.com. http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=42486. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
- ^ Ryan Maquiñana (August 13, 2011). "Maquiñana: Glenn Donaire boxing after three-year absence". CSNBayArea.com. http://www.csnbayarea.com/pages/print_landing?blockID=548598&feedID=8306&. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
- ^ Jake Donovan (December 10, 2011). "Glenn Donaire Halts Nene Sanchez After Eight Rounds". BoxingScene.com. http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=47087. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
