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Donnie Nietes

1982 - Today

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Donnie Liboon Nietes (born May 12, 1982) is a Filipino professional boxer who has won world titles in four weight-classes, having previously held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) mini-flyweight title from 2007 to 2011; the WBO and The Ring magazine junior-flyweight titles between 2011 and 2016, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title from 2017 to 2018; and the WBO junior-bantamweight title from 2018 to 2019. He is the longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion, surpassing in 2014 the record set in 1967 by Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Gabriel "Flash" Elorde. He was one of the first three Asian fighters with world titles in at least four weight classes alongside fellow Filipinos Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Donnie Nietes is the 498th most popular boxer, the 137th most popular biography from Philippines and the 7th most popular Filipino Boxer.

Donnie Nietes is most famous for being a highly accomplished Filipino professional boxer, known for holding world championships in three weight divisions, including the WBO minimum weight and WBO light flyweight titles. He is celebrated for his technical skills and longevity in the sport, making him one of the top Filipino boxers of his generation.

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Among BOXERS

Among boxers, Donnie Nietes ranks 498 out of 496. Before him are Lázaro Álvarez, David Izonritei, Vincenzo Picardi, Katie Taylor, Alexander Maletin, and Taras Shelestyuk. After him are Claressa Shields, Atagün Yalçınkaya, Andre Berto, Ivan Dychko, Yan Bartelemí, and Adilbek Niyazymbetov.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1982, Donnie Nietes ranks 1,255. Before him are Antónia Moreira, Ahmad Alenemeh, Nimrat Kaur, Gökhan Ünal, Tomas Delininkaitis, and Shunta Nagai. After him are Maki Tsukada, Lia Quartapelle, Raven Klaasen, Jes Macallan, Peter Budaj, and George Forsyth.

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In Philippines

Among people born in Philippines, Donnie Nietes ranks 137 out of 155. Before him are Manny Jacinto (1987), Carlos Yulo (2000), Risa Hontiveros (1966), Enrique Gil (1992), Tim Tebow (1987), and Rachel Grant (1977). After him are Kris Aquino (1971), Gilbert Teodoro (1964), Arianne Caoili (1986), Jaclyn Jose (1963), Robin Padilla (1969), and Roel Velasco (1969).

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Among BOXERS In Philippines

Among boxers born in Philippines, Donnie Nietes ranks 7. Before him are Manny Pacquiao (1978), Francisco Guilledo (1901), Gabriel Elorde (1935), Mansueto Velasco (1974), Nonito Donaire (1982), and Leopoldo Serantes (1962). After him are Harry Tañamor (1977), Nesthy Petecio (1992), Aira Villegas (1995), Eumir Marcial (1995), and Irish Magno (1991).

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