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Is it possible for a reigning world champion and former “Fighter of the Year” of fairly recent vintage to headline his own pay-per-view card, do his thing before 25,000 screaming, supportive fans and knock down and bloody his outclassed challenger three times en route to a dominating third-round stoppage, all in virtual anonymity?
Well, yes, but it is hardly an unusual occurrence for 33-year-old Nonito Donaire, the “Filipino Flash,” who, despite 15 years of professional boxing experience and with world titles in four separate weight classes, still knows the sting of sometimes being overlooked and underappreciated.