Friday, January 27, 2012
Glenn Donaire is making his comeback without the help of estranged World Champion brother Nonito.
When they began their pro boxing careers, older brother Glenn and Nonito Donaire were joined at the hip. They helped each other daily in the gym under the guidance of father Nonito Sr. But everything has changed since Jr. shocked the boxing world by knocking out Vic Darchinian with a perfect left hook in the 6th round several years back. That victory (which avenged a knockout suffered by Glenn to the "Raging Bull") gave the "Filipino Flash" instant stardom. That was the last fight that all of Team Donaire was together. Shortly after that monumental upset, Nonito became serious with future wife Rachel, and the inseparable boxing family broke apart. Nonito Jr. has captured world titles at 112 and 118 pounds, and now seeks the Super Bantam crown Feb 4th facing Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. in Texas. Glenn meanwhile made a successful comeback after a 3 year layoff stopping Alex Sanchez and fights again in March against Mexican Edgar Jimenez in Mexico City. At 18-4 and age 32, Glenn Donaire no longer works as a truck driver full time, so he can dedicate his entire attention to achieving what his younger brother has done twice.
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