A lot of outpouring around the world of boxing has flooded in for former world champion Ryan Burnett today who lost his title in a freak accident last night to ‘Filipino Flash’ Nonito Donaire.
Former pound for pound rated and Ring Magazine champion Nonito Donaire was given the win last night after Burnett’s corner were left with no choice but to pull him out of the fight following a back injury sustained in the World Boxing Super Series.
After the fight Donaire showed a lot of class in the following comments that have gone down well with world boxing fans given the nature of what happened this weekend:
First off, I want to acknowledge and thank God and my Archangels for everything they put before me tonight. ? Next I would like to send prayers of healing to Ryan Burnett and thank him for sharing the ring with me. I know he’ll heal up and be back in the ring soon! pic.twitter.com/cJoOulLnVW
— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) November 3, 2018
To Ringstar Richard Schaefer who did NOT give up on me and believed in me enough to fight for me to get into this tournament. To the World Boxing Super Series, thank you for such an amazing experience. I cant wait for the semis and my road to the Ali Trophy.
— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) November 3, 2018
To my team Brandon Woods, Kenny Adams, my sparring partners DJ Kriel, Mark Magsayo and Raesse Aleem, thank you for sharing this journey with me and ever growing in all our challenges. To my family, thank you for sacrificing so much to make this camp everything it needed to be.
— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) November 3, 2018
To Mizuno, always thank you for gearing me up from my shoes to my trunks and warmups. To Everlast and Ernest Gabion, thank you for always making sure my hands are safe and effective with gloves. To Fork and Knife Kitchen thank you for helping me reach my weight in a healthy
— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) November 3, 2018
and sustainable weight. To my fans, thank you for your unwavering support and love. Back to the school of boxing when we get back home…but for now I’m going to spend time with my boys and family in wonderful Scotland. God Bless everyone and good night.
— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) November 3, 2018
Fans, as you can imagine, have had a fairly positive reaction to the above show of sportsmanship.
A credit to himself and The Philippines:
You are a Credit to the Sport, your country and your family!! And I wish you luck throughout the rest of the tournament! Such a humble and genuine nice man.. Congratulations tonight
— ☘MissO☘ (@1987ladyo) November 3, 2018
Multiple titled world champion, pioneer in a clean drug-free sport during the PED era, fighter of the year, and an illustrious HOF career. All while bringing class and respect wherever he goes. Who wouldn’t love this man?
It’s a spectacle to see you hold a belt again, champ. ⚡
— Sałdz Cornell (@saltheacorn14) November 4, 2018
You are one of the most friendly, respectful and kind people in boxing ?
— Joe Burgess ? (@steam_joe) November 4, 2018
Congratulations Champ! We’re so proud of you. You’re truly an inspiration.
— REMA (@remsribleza) November 4, 2018
Good job, Filipino Flash!
— Leo Alviar (@LeoAlviar) November 4, 2018
What a credit to the sport this man is.
— Kieran Ledger (@KJLedger) November 4, 2018
Champ, what a run! And you ain’t done yet!
— dcap (@exiledfmponcepr) November 4, 2018
