Donnie Nietes kept his WBO light flyweight belt after stopping Gilberto Parra in the headliner of Pinoy Pride 30 Saturday night. Mark Giongco/INQUIRER.net
Donnie “Ahas” Nietes continued his reign and retained his WBO light flyweight belt after a technical knockout win over another Mexican Gilberto Parra in the main event of Pinoy Pride 30 Saturday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Nietes, the current longest reigning Filipino world champion, sent Parra down to the canvas with a left-right combination to the face. Parra was saved by the bell but couldn’t continue for the 10th round as advised by the ringside physician.
Nietes’ victory capped a dominant showing by the Filipinos before their home crowd.
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“First round pa lang sabi ko sa sarili ko kaya kong patumbahin,” Nietes said. “Pero sabi ni coach maging patient muna.”
“Magaling din. Nahirapan din ako ng konti.”
Nonito Donaire was successful in his return after an early stoppage win over William Prado in the co-featured bout.
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Filipino prospect Albert Pagara was also triumphant after dominating Rodolfo Hernandez.