Nonito back in the ring

MANILA, Philippines - Nonito Donaire is back on the stage where he has made a name in the whole world — the boxing ring.

Donaire leads other Filipino boxers Gerry Peñalosa, Bernabe Concepcion, Mark Melligen and Ciso Morales in the boxing event Pinoy Power 3, to be aired live today 10:30 a.m. from Las Vegas Hilton, USA on ABS-CBN.

The Filipino Flash will defend his WBA superflyweight interim belt against Manuel “Chango” Vargas of Mexico, who almost beat Filipino Donnie Nietes in a fight last year.

Donaire is the second highest ranked Asian boxer in the world pound for pound list, which is ruled by Manny Pacquiao.

Donaire has appeared in Philippine TV. His first foray on TV was as guest commentator for boxing matches aired by ABS-CBN Sports, where he articulately analyzed the fights as they happened. Donaire is back in ABS-CBN Sports as part of the main event of Pinoy Power 3.

Pinoy Power 3 is one of the boxing events to be aired on ABS-CBN through a partnership between Top Rank and ABS-CBN Sports.

Witness the Filipino boxers’ quest for glory against Latin fighters Eric Morel, Mario Santiago, Raymond Gatica and Fernando Montiel today with delayed telecast on Studio 23 at 11:30 a.m. Also catch Pinoy Power 3 on Balls on Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. and Feb. 18, 9 p.m.