Donaire (28-1, 18 KOs) has earned the accolades of being considered one of the best in boxing. He has won world title belts in four weight classes, has won his last 27 bouts in a row, and is at the peak of his career.
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He is seeking out the best competition, welcoming a bout with Rigondeaux in the not to distant future.
“I definitely welcome a bout with Guillermo,” said Donaire of his fellow Top Rank fighter. “I want to fight the best out there. I want to clean up and conquer the division.”
But do not think that Donaire is overlooking Mathebula. The popular Filipino fighter considers the fighter from Brakpan, located east of Johannesburg, every bit the worthy title holder that he is.
“I’m very excited to fight a guy who is a challenge,” said Donaire, who trained the last two weeks in Oxnard, where his trainer Robert Garcia is based out of. “He may not be known, but he’s an incredible fighter.”
Mathebula (26-3-2, 14 KOs) represented South Africa in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. He is tall for his weight class, measuring at five feet 11 inches tall. He is trained by acclaimed Nick Durandt and has won his last three bouts in a row.