IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. has just been released by promoter Gary Shaw, effectively making him a free agent who can now negotiate for big fights through his manager Cameron Dunkin.The talented Donaire, who has not been active on the ring lately, has been seeking to be released by his promoter owing to differences on how his career should be steered, and there were indications the Filipino fighter was not happy at the slow pace of his career after winning the title from Vic Darchinyan. The champion's father and trainer, Nonito Sr, also informed that the boxing champion is currently sparring with his brother Glenn in San Leandro, California. Glenn Donaire is vying for the IBF light flyweight crown against Ulises Solis on July 12. “They sparred 6 rounds yesterday,” said Donaire Sr, who was in Reno, Nevada to attend to his Mongolian prospect Bak Choluun (full name Bakhuu Otgoncholuun) who won over Mexican Omar Valencia yesterday via knockout. The Arthro Kontra Arthritis-sponsored Nonito Donaire Jr had earlier expressed interest in facing the two other Japanese flyweight world champions, or any of the big names in the superflyweight divisio like Fernando Montiel, Cristian Mijares and even his former victim Vic Darchinyan.
Top Rank, one of the world's leading promoters, is reportedly interested in pitting Donaire against Montiel in what should be an exciting fight. Correspondent Salven Lagumbay |
