For Donaire, the all-Filipino duel for the world crown is a good thing for Philippine boxing. It's a win-win situation," said the 38-year-old Donaire at the 3rd Philippine Professional Sports Summit on Wednesday. The fight's date and venue has not been finalized yet, but Donaire said he is always ready to fight and will continue to train this week. Donaire claimed the WBC bantamweight crown with a fourth-round knockout victory over Frenchman Nordine Oubaali last May 19 in Carson, California. "It is important we are all clean in boxing because we put our lives on the line every time we fight," said Donaire.

Source: Manila Times September 29, 2021 13:41 UTC