RING EDITOR PRAISES DONAIRE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 10 Jul 2007
The respected editor-in-chief of the acknowledged “Bible” of boxing, Ring Magazine, says newly crowned IBF/IBO flyweight champion Nonito Donaire was “very impressive” in his fifth round stoppage of the previously undefeated Vic “The Raging Bull” Darchinyan.
Nigel Collins told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today that Donaire “boxed intelligently, using his legs to create punching angles and on the few occasions Darchinyan caught him with a good punch, he took it well.”
Collins reflected the general view that most opponents have been afraid of Darchinyan’s punch “but not Nonito.”
The Ring Magazine editor-in-chief said Donaire had “a well-considered fight plan and carried it out in highly focused fashion.” Collins added, “the left hook that finished the fight was a beauty.”
While it is true that Donaire has been fighting as a super flyweight at 115 pounds Collins said he didn’t agree with those who say “he won because he is a naturally larger man” adding “he won because he’s a better fighter than Darchinyan.”
Collins said the Ring Magazine ratings will be updated today and he expects Donaire to “probably assume Darchinyan’s position as No.2 flyweight.”
At the same time Collins disclosed that Ring Magazine is currently preparing a new full-length feature on Donaire that will include the Darchinyan fight. The article is being done by Joe Santoliquito. Ring’s only previous article on “The Filipino Flash” who hails from General Santos City, hometown of Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao was a “New Faces” profile in the April 2006 issue.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
NONITO DONAIRE HOPES TO BECOME TO BECOME WORLD CHAMPION AGAIN
By Maloney L. Samaco, Sun, 09 Nov 2025Astrobio loses by TKO in 7th round
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 09 Nov 2025UNDEFEATED KNOCKOUT MONSTER VERGIL ORTIZ JR. DESTROYS ERICKSON LUBIN IN SECOND-ROUND
Sun, 09 Nov 2025Manny Pacquiao Arrives in LA to Oversee Son Jimuel's Highly Anticipated Pro Debut
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 09 Nov 2025Robert Racasa Shines for the Philippines on First Day of World Memory Championships
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 09 Nov 2025P20k for 42k winners in 3rd SDSPPO
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 09 Nov 2025Weights Set for Tomorrow’s Sanman Boxing Show in General Santos City
Sat, 08 Nov 2025Vergil Ortiz vs. Erickson Lubin: Can Lubin Tip the Ortiz/Ennis Apple Cart?
By Chris Carlson, Sat, 08 Nov 2025Gibbons’ ‘Thrilla’ regrets
By Joaquin Henson, Sat, 08 Nov 2025Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Erickson Lubin Set for Explosive Showdown in Fort Worth
Sat, 08 Nov 2025Ring Officials Announced for Michael Hunter Vs Eli Frankham - York Hall, 5th December
Sat, 08 Nov 2025Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: The Baseball in the Sulaimán Family
By Mauricio Sulaimán, Sat, 08 Nov 2025Shields signs $8 million multi year contract with Salita Promotions
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Sat, 08 Nov 2025A TIBUTE TO VICTOR CONTE
Sat, 08 Nov 2025Lhuillier Lauds RP Blu Boys’ Triumph in Japan Tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 08 Nov 2025