Nonito Donaire Positive for COVID-19, will not fight WBC World Title on Dec 19

By Carlos Costa

According to the news on BoxingScene, popular Filipino former 4-division world champion  Nonito Donaire (40-6, 26 KO’s) has unfortunately tested positive for coronavirus covid-19. 

Because of that, Nonito will no longer be able to battle Puerto Rican former titlist  Emmanuel Rodríguez (19-1, 12 KO’s) for the vacant WBC bantamweight world title on December 19 live on Showtime. 

Likely, the fight will be re-scheduled as soon as the WBC # 1 ranked Nonito has fully recovered and is again strong and fit to rumble. 

However, the Puerto Rican  Emmanuel Rodriguez – who last year was sensationally knockedout in two by  “The Monster” Naoya Inoue – might still fight on same date and venue against a late-sub opponent, possibly a Pinoy fighter. 

As Nonito’s 38th Birthday arrives this coming Wednesday, his many fans around the world wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.

Born in the paradise island of Bohol in 1982, the beloved and exciting “Filipino Flash,” a sure future Hall of Famer, has thrilled fans with sizzling performances since his his first pro fight in 2001.

His last fight against Japanese world champion Naoya Inoue won the prestigious “Fight of the Year Award” for 2019.

Get well fast Nonito! 

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The author Carlos Costa lives in Cebu and can be reached at carlos512@hotmail.com and WhatsApp +639184538152

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