Jessie Magdaleno takes Jr. Featherweight title from Nonito Donaire

Mexican-American boxer Jessie Magdaleno defeated Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire in the second undercard match before the Pacquiao vs. Vargas fight night, Nov 5 (U.S. time) at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Magdaleno is now the new WBO Junior Featherweight champion via unanimous decision. Judges scored the fight 116-112, 116-112 and 118-110 in favor of Magdaleno.

After the winner was announced, Donaire was seen walking over to the judge’s table. Later on, he told reporters that he felt like he “dominated the second half” of the fight.

Donaire now has 37 wins and 4 losses under his belt.




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