Donaire congratulates Rigondeaux, vows to bounce back
Following his defeat to Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux in New York, Filipino boxing icon Nonito Donaire Jr. vowed to "come back and do better."
In a post on his Twitter account, Donaire also thanked God and his guardian angles for protecting him, as well as his fans for their support.
"I tried to give my all and push the fight but we'll be back. I'll come back and do better. For now, I congratulate Rigondeaux," he said.
In Malacañang, deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Palace is confident Donaire will bounce back from his setback.
"Hindi man niya nakamit ang kanyang pakay sa labang ito, naniniwala tayong muling makakabangon ang Boxing Writers Association of America's 2012 Fighter of the Year upang ipagpatuloy magsilbing inspirasyon sa kanyang milyon-milyon niyang mga kababayan at tagasuporta," Valte said on government-run dzRB radio.
"'Di pa rin natitinag ang suporta natin para sa ating Filipino Flash (Our support for the Filipino Flash has not waned)," she added.
Earlier Sunday, Donaire lost by unanimous decision to Rigondeaux during their bout at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
[Related: Cuban boxer Rigondeaux hands Nonito Donaire first loss in 12 years]
Donaire had sought to unify the World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Association junior featherweight (or super bantamweight) titles.
All three judges scored the bout for Rigondeaux 114-113, 115-112 and 116-111 over Donaire. — LBG, GMA News
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