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Donaire will stage comeback soon—Palace

/ 02:43 PM October 19, 2014

Nicholas Walters of Jamaica Nonito Donaire throws a punch against Nonito Donaire during the WBA "Super" Featherweight Title bout at StubHub Center on October 18, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.  AP

Nicholas Walters of Jamaica Nonito Donaire throws a punch against Nonito Donaire during the WBA “Super” Featherweight Title bout at StubHub Center on October 18, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. AP

MANILA, Philippines – Despite being knocked out by Jamaican boxer Nicholas Walters, Malacanang on Sunday said it is certain that Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. will stage a comeback soon.

“Knowing him to be a highly determined and resilient fighter, we are confident he will soon return to the comeback trail and regain a boxing championship,” Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said in a text message to media.

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Donaire was knocked out by an undefeated Walters during the sixth round of their fight held in California on Sunday morning (Manila time).

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The boxer said Walters deserved to win the World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title.

“Filipino fighter Nonito Donaire fought well but lost to a better fighter, Nicholas Walters,” Coloma admitted.

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