WBO super bantamweight champion and winner of the WBC Diamond Belt when he scored a 9th round TKO over Japan?s Toshiaki Nishioka, Nonito Donaire Jr, says his left hand which was cut during the fight and needed eight stitches later, has healed and he?s ready to face former multi-titled champion Jorge ?Travieso? Arce at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on December 16, Manila Time.
The title fight will be telecast by the giant television network ABS-CBN Channel 2 beginning at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, December 16.
When asked about his injured hand Donaire told the Manila Standard ?my hand is definitely good and I?m ready for this fight.?
Donaire said there was no problem when he punched opponents during his sparring at the Undisputed Gym in San Carlos, California.
He said ?there?s no problem at all with the weight? and should have no problems making the 122 pound limit.
Donaire recognizes the fact that Arce ?is a tough guy but like every other fight if there is an opening I could see, I will take that opportunity and then we?ll see how tough he is.?
The 30 year old Filipino who is ranked No. 5 in the ring Magazine pound for pound listing told us he is mentally and physically prepared for the fight.
Donaire said ?I am very ready to go.?
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