Nonito Donaire is Boxer of the Year by ESPN
ESPN named "Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire as their choice for Boxer of the Year,
"It may sound strange, but no, it was Manny Pacquiao is not the best fighter in the Philippines in 2012. That honor goes to" The Filipino Flash, "junior featherweight Nonito Donaire Titlist that year was for ages," Rafael said.
Donaire moved up to junior featherweight at the beginning of the year and showed no side effects, "winning all four of his fights in dominant fashion," the latter was a third round KO, thanks to a devastating left hook, the Mexican Jorge Arce last December 15 (December 16 PHL time).
Philippines was also cited for its strong anti-doping position expressed by the volunteers Anti-Doping Association, which allows the group randomly to test him for steroids at any time, whether he is training for combat.
Other candidates for the award were Juan Manuel Marquez, Danny Garcia, Robert Guerrero, Leo Santa Cruz, Andre Ward, Carl Froch, and fellow Filipino Brian Viloria.
Last year copped Andre Ward plume, with Sergio Martinez win in 2010. Manny Pacquiao won the title three times, first in 2006 and then in back-to-back years 2008 and 2009.
"It may sound strange, but no, it was Manny Pacquiao is not the best fighter in the Philippines in 2012. That honor goes to" The Filipino Flash, "junior featherweight Nonito Donaire Titlist that year was for ages," Rafael said.
Donaire moved up to junior featherweight at the beginning of the year and showed no side effects, "winning all four of his fights in dominant fashion," the latter was a third round KO, thanks to a devastating left hook, the Mexican Jorge Arce last December 15 (December 16 PHL time).
Philippines was also cited for its strong anti-doping position expressed by the volunteers Anti-Doping Association, which allows the group randomly to test him for steroids at any time, whether he is training for combat.Other candidates for the award were Juan Manuel Marquez, Danny Garcia, Robert Guerrero, Leo Santa Cruz, Andre Ward, Carl Froch, and fellow Filipino Brian Viloria.
Last year copped Andre Ward plume, with Sergio Martinez win in 2010. Manny Pacquiao won the title three times, first in 2006 and then in back-to-back years 2008 and 2009.
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