Negrense Donnie Nietes defeated Colombian Pablo Carillo via unanimous decision to capture the vacant WBO International Super Flyweight title at the Caesar’s Palace Rotunda in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday, April 4 (Manila time).
The four-division world champion and longest reigning Filipino boxing world champion’s triumphant return to the ring came after ten rounds in the undercard of the Carl Frampton-Jamel Herring world title match.
Judges gave the 38-year-old fighter scores of 99-91,96-95,98-92. – NND
