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SEAN Gibbons, the manager of Filipino World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champ John Riel Casimero, urged another Filipino fighter in World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight titlist Nonito Donaire to finally fight Casimero.
John Riel Casimero celebrates after defeating Guillermo Rigondeaux by split decision in the 12th round during their WBO bantamweight title 12 round bout at Dignity Health Sports Park on August 14, 2021 (August 15 in Manila) in Carson, California. AFP PHOTO
"Nonito Donaire signed a contract, be a man, grow some balls, stand up! He is not fighting (Naoya) Inoue, he's got a contract. Step up and fight us if he wants to do a real fight," said Gibbons in the post-fight press conference of Casimero's bout against Guillermo Rigondeaux on Sunday.