INQUIRER Sports

MANILA, Philippines--Glenn Donaire will attempt to make history Sunday when he battles IBF light flyweight champion Ulises Solis in a 12-round battle at the Palenque de la Expo in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.

If successful, Donaire will join his younger brother Nonito Jr. in becoming the only brothers to hold world crowns at the same time.

Brothers Dodie Boy and Gerry Peñalosa have been world champions, but never won the titles at the same time.

"This is very important for me because I want my brother and I to become the first Filipino brothers to be world champions at the same time," Donaire told Mario Ortega of 15rounds.com. "I want to get this for my dad."

At Saturday's weigh-in held at a mall close to the fight venue, both Donaire and Solis came in at an exact 108 lbs.

"My son is ready to go, and we are looking for a knockout," Nonito Sr., who trains both his sons, told Philboxing.com moments after the weigh-in Saturday.

"I feel our chances are really good because right now Glenn is very strong and very fast. He is really well-trained," Donaire Sr. told Philboxing.com.

Donaire will be the third Filipino in a row to challenge Solis. Solis previously defended his crown against Rodel Mayol (TKO in 8th) and Bert Batawang (TKO in 9th).