Nonito Donaire relishes the opportunity to continue his boxing career after hitting a series of roadblock last year. Closing out 2019, Donaire lost the WBA Super Bantamweight Title to Naoya “The Monster” Inoue. Months later, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and he was unable to get back into the ring due to health and travel restrictions. Fortunately, he was able to bounce back with a knockout win against previously unbeaten titleholder Nordine Oubaali in May. Months later, he’s back and ready to take on another undefeated fighter by the name of Reymart Gaballo.
Quick Facts
Who: Reymart Gaballo, Nonito Donaire
What: WBC Bantamweight Title
When: December 11, 2021 at 10 p.m. ET
Where: Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, CA)
Donaire-Gaballo promises to be a firefight. Both men enter the ring with knockout percentages above 65%. Donaire has stopped two of his last three opponents while Gaballo has stopped four of his last five opponents. While no man has emerged as a runaway favorite, one thing is clear. This fight will not go the distance.
Who Is Reymart Gaballo?
Hometown: Polomolok, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
Record: 24-0 (20 KOs)
Last Fight: Reymart Gaballo def. Emmanuel Rodriguez (SD)
Who Is Nonito Donaire?
Hometown: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
Record: 41-6 (27 KOs)
Last Fight: Nonito Donaire def. Nordine Oubaali (KO, 4)
Predictions
Media
- Ryan Shepard, Def Pen: Gaballo def. Donaire (SD)
- Brent Brookhouse, CBS Sports: Donaire def. Gaballo (KO, 5)
- Will Esco, SB Nation: Donaire def. Gaballo (TKO, 5)
Oddsmakers
- Caesars Sportsbook: Donaire (-340) | Gaballo (+270)
