Glenn Donaire

Glenn Gonzales Donaire (born December 7, 1979) is a Filipino American[2][3][4] former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2012, and challenged twice for world titles at flyweight and light flyweight. He is the older brother of former four-weight world champion Nonito Donaire.

Glenn Donaire
Donaire (left) in 2007
Statistics
Real nameGlenn Gonzales Donaire
Nickname(s)
  • The Filipino Bomber
  • Matador
  • Boyet[1]
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Nationality
Born (1979-12-07) December 7, 1979
General Santos, Philippines
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins19
Wins by KO10
Losses5
Draws1

Boxing career

Originally a bus driver,[5] Glenn Donaire compiled a 52-8 amateur record and earning various local and regional titles,[6] 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, 2003 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 docked a point for low blows. Glenn was offered the fight after his brother Nonito was injured.[7]

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.

Subsequently, Donaire moved up a weight class and defeated Omar Salado in Mexico City[8] to win the vacant WBC Latino super flyweight title by unanimous decision on March 16, 2012.[9]

Professional boxing record
25 fights 19 wins 5 losses
By knockout 10 1
By decision 9 4
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
25 Loss 19–5–1 Omar Soto UD 12 14 Sep 2012 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, US For WBC Latino flyweight title
24 Win 19–4–1 Omar Salado UD 12 16 Mar 2012 Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico Won vacant WBC Latino super flyweight title
23 Win 18–4–1 Alex Sanchez RTD 8 (12) 3:00 9 Dec 2011 Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, US
22 Loss 17–4–1 Ulises Solís UD 12 12 Jul 2008 Palenque EXPOGAN Senora, Hermosillo, Mexico For IBF light flyweight title
21 Win 17–3–1 José Albuquerque UD 8 22 Feb 2008 Silver Legacy Resort & Casino, Reno, US
20 Loss 16–3–1 Vic Darchinyan TD 6 (12) 1:27 7 Oct 2006 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, US For IBF and IBO flyweight titles
19 Win 16–2–1 Cesar Lopez UD 12 5 May 2006 Lucky Star Casino, Concho, US Won NABF and vacant WBO NABO flyweight titles
18 Draw 15–2–1 José Albuquerque PTS 6 3 Mar 2006 Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, US
17 Win 15–2 Benito Abraham TKO 6 (6) 1:10 5 Nov 2005 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, US
16 Win 14–2 Juan Alfonso Keb Baas UD 10 24 Jun 2005 Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, US
15 Loss 13–2 Z Gorres TKO 1 (10) 2:03 19 Mar 2003 MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, US
14 Win 13–1 Roberto Gomez TKO 3 (6) 2:30 25 Sep 2004 PAL West Wind Gym, Oakland, US
13 Win 12–1 Leonardo Castillo UD 6 18 Jun 2004 Quiet Cannon, Montebello, US
12 Win 11–1 Bernardo Oclos UD 8 19 Oct 2003 Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
11 Win 10–1 Wangpanom Vor Saktawee UD 12 22 Nov 2002 Guam University Field House, Agana, Guam Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title
10 Win 9–1 Ben Albanez KO 1 (8) 2 Nov 2002 Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
9 Win 8–1 Robert Tolibas TKO 5 (6) 28 Sep 2002 Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
8 Win 7–1 Alvin Yacob UD 6 24 Jun 2002 Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
7 Win 6–1 Ruben Tunegas UD 6 22 Dec 2001 Bren Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando City, Philippines
6 Loss 5–1 Gabriel Elizondo UD 6 23 Sep 2001 Sunset Station, San Antonio, US
5 Win 5–0 Manuel Noyola TKO 6 (6) 0:38 8 Jun 2001 Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, US
4 Win 4–0 Jose Eduardo Perez TKO 1 (4) 2:31 8 Apr 2001 River Palms Casino, Laughlin, US
3 Win 3–0 Jose Antonio Rico KO 2 (4) 1:52 25 Jan 2001 Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, US
2 Win 2–0 Jose Manuel Ramirez KO 4 (4) 0:36 25 Nov 2000 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Monterey, US
1 Win 1–0 Eduardo Reyes KO 1 (4) 0:23 27 Aug 2000 Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, US

References
  1. Ronnie Nathanielsz (March 7, 2012). "Glenn Donaire battles Salado for vacant WBC Latino Super Flyweight Title". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  2. Doug Fischer (MaxBoxing.com) (March 20, 2005). "Castillo retains WBA 115-pound title". ESPN. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
  3. Salven L. Lagumbay (May 10, 2008). "Donaire foe reportedly sick, May 17 fight may be called off". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
  4. Edri K. Aznar (December 5, 2011). "Glenn Donaire tries to stage comeback". Sun.Star Cebu. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
  5. Tigerboxing.com Previous job
  6. Tigerboxing.com Can Donaire be the 'Cinderella Man'?
  7. "Ringside Report, Donaire Dominates Lopez on Shobox". Archived from the original on 2007-08-22. Retrieved 2007-08-04.
  8. Jake Donovan (March 17, 2012). "Glenn Donaire Fends Off Omar Salado In Mexico City". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
  9. Rich Mazon (March 17, 2012). "Glenn Donaire victorious in Mexico City". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
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