Donaire, Casimero set for all-Filipino unification match

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Jun 21, 2021 12:40 am

History is set to unfold in Philippine boxing.

For the first time ever, two Filipinos are set for a bantamweight unification match as World Boxing Council (WBC) champ Nonito Donaire collides against World Boxing Organization (WBO) titleist John Riel Casimero on August 14 at a site to be determined.

John Riel Casimero (left) and Nonito Donaire. AFP FILE PHOTOS

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