Ed C. Tolentino
It is now eight years and counting as world champion for Filipino Donnie “Ahas” Nietes following his recent successful defense of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) light flyweight (108 pounds) championship against Mexican challenger Juan Alejo in Carson, California. Nicknamed “Pinky,” Alejo was beaten black-and-blue as Nietes broke him down with an excellent display of counterpunching.