MANILA -- Malacañang congratulated Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire for defending his International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization super bantam weight belts by winning over Japanese Toshiaki Nishioka via a ninth round TKO at the Home Depot Center in Carson City, California on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

Malacañang expressed its elation over Donaire’s win (story on page 21) through Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte during the regular press briefing aired over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan.

She said Donaire's win solidified the Filipinos’ image as world-class boxers who continue to bring fame and honor to Filipinos.*PNA

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