DEFENDING World Boxing Organization (WBO) light flyweight champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes ignored the call to a fight by Mexican WBO and International Boxing Federation minimumweight champion Francisco Rodriguez.

Nietes, 32, who successfully defended his crown against Mexican Carlos Velarde via technical knockout on Sunday in Cebu City, said that Rodriguez is not popular and not a good choice for an opponent. He added though that he’s leaving the decision to his promoter if he has to fight the Mexican next year.

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