{{Short description|Filipino boxer (born 1982)}} {{Philippine name|Liboon|Nietes}} {{Infobox boxer |name=Donnie Nietes |image=Donnie Nietes 2019 (cropped).jpg |image_size= |caption=Nietes in 2019 |realname=Donnie Liboon Nietes |nickname= Ahas (Snake) |weight={{plainlist| *[[Mini-flyweight]] *[[Junior-flyweight]] *[[Flyweight]] *[[Junior-bantamweight]]}} |height=5 ft 3 in |reach=65+1/2 in |birth_date={{Birth date and age|1982|5|12|mf=y}} |birth_place=[[Murcia, Negros Occidental|Murcia]], [[Negros Occidental]], Philippines |style=[[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]] |total=53 |wins=44 |KO=23 |losses=3 |draws=6 |no contests= }}
'''Donnie Liboon Nietes''' (born May 12, 1982) is a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] [[professional boxer]] who has won [[Quadruple champion#Boxing|world titles in four weight-classes]], having previously held the [[World Boxing Organization]] (WBO) [[mini-flyweight]] title from 2007 to 2011; the WBO and [[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'']] magazine [[junior-flyweight]] titles between 2011 and 2016, the [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) [[flyweight]] title from 2017 to 2018; and the WBO [[Junior bantamweight|junior-bantamweight]] title from 2018 to 2019.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/57751-nietes-kos-fuentes-cement-supremacy/ |title=Nietes KOs Fuentes in nine to cement junior flyweight supremacy |work=Rappler.com }}</ref> He is the longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion, surpassing in 2014 the record set in 1967 by [[International Boxing Hall of Fame|Boxing Hall of Fame]] inductee [[Gabriel Elorde|Gabriel "Flash" Elorde]].<ref>{{cite news | last =Sacamos | first =Karlo | title =Donnie Nietes thrilled to break Flash Elorde record and become longest-reigning Filipino world champ | publisher =Sports Interactive Network Philippines | date = 19 November 2014 | url =http://www.spin.ph/boxing/news/donnie-nietes-flash-elorde-record-longest-reigning-filipino-world-champion | access-date = 26 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =Honasan | first =Santino | title =What keeps Donnie Nietes motivated? | publisher=[[ABS-CBN Corporation]] | date = 13 May 2016 | url =http://sports.abs-cbn.com/boxing/news/2016/05/13/what-keeps-donnie-nietes-motivated-11352 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160518172024/http://sports.abs-cbn.com/boxing/news/2016/05/13/what-keeps-donnie-nietes-motivated-11352 | url-status =dead | archive-date =May 18, 2016 | access-date = 26 May 2016}}</ref> He was one of the first three Asian fighters with world titles in at least four weight classes alongside fellow Filipinos [[Manny Pacquiao]] and [[Nonito Donaire]].
==Nickname== Regarding how Nietes got his nickname ''"Ahas"'' which is [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] for "[[snake]]," Tony Aldeguer states:
{{blockquote|''"Donnie got his nickname 'ahas' when he was a utility boy at the ALA Gym. One of his daily chores was to clean the snake pit with five big pythons and he was the only man with the guts to do it. He was bitten several times. But once he befriended the snakes, he was never bitten again. One day, a snake laid 11 eggs but only one survived. Donnie took care of that snake and he still does to this day. That's how he got his nickname."''|Tony Aldeguer|quoted from an interview<ref>{{cite news | last = Henson | first = Joaquin | title = 'Ahas' out to gain recognition | newspaper = [[The Philippine Star]] | page = 20 | date = 4 January 2009}}</ref>}}
==Professional career== ===Early years=== Nietes worked as a [[janitor|utility man]] at the now-disbanded Antonio Lopez Aldeguer's [[ALA Promotions|(ALA) boxing]] gym before taking up boxing after being encouraged by the practitioners with whom he socialized.
In 2003, at the age of 20, Nietes started his career as a professional boxer. On, May 22, 2004, he won the Philippines Boxing Federation (PBF) light flyweight title against Joseph Villasis via first-round [[technical knockout]]. Nietes was undefeated before losing in his bout against Angky Angkota via 10-round [[split decision]] on September 28, 2004. Angkota weighed in six pounds over the weight limit for this fight.
On November 24, 2006, Nietes won the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Minimumweight Title against Heri Amol of Indonesia via second-round [[knockout]]. He defended the title twice against Thai boxers Thongthailek Sor Tanapinyo and Sakulpan Pakdee Gym prior to world title fights in minimumweight division.
===Minimumweight=== On September 30, 2007, Nietes fought then undefeated Pornsawarn Kratingdaenggym of Thailand for the vacant [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] [[List of minimumweight boxing champions|Minimumweight World Title]] in Waterfront-Cebu City Hotel, [[Cebu City]], [[Philippines]]. Although Nietes floored Kratingdaenggym in the fourth round, the Thai boxer managed to get up and last until the final bell. The bout ended in a unanimous decision in favor of Nietes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-12846.html|title=NIETES WINS! Adds a 4th World Title for the Philippines|publisher=philboxing.com|access-date=2007-10-01}}</ref>
Three times, Nietes has been pitted with fighters against whom he was supposed to defend his title, however, all plans have fallen through for undisclosed reasons. Because of this, he was at risk of being stripped off his belt, as WBO rules state that a champion has to defend his title within a year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-18318.html |title=Nietes: Just in time to prove dominion |publisher=Philboxing.com|access-date=10 August 2008}}</ref> After 11 months of inactivity, he finally defended his crown, against Eddy Castro (12–3–1) on August 30, 2008. Nietes (23–1–3, with 14 knockouts) won the fight by technical knockout at 2:49 mark of the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-18645.html |title=philboxing.com, 'Boombulagta', Niestes stop foes! |publisher=Philboxing.com |date=2008-08-30 |access-date=2014-05-11}}</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=129749 abs-cbnnews.com, Boom Boom Bautista KOs Mexican challenger in 2nd round]{{dead link|date=May 2014}}</ref>
Nietes defended his title for the second time by scoring a unanimous decision victory over Erik Ramirez on February 28, 2009. En route to the win, Nietes sent Ramirez to the canvass four times in separate rounds.
In his third defense, Nietes battled interim champion Manuel Vargas on September 12, 2009. Nietes won the bout by split decision.
On January 23, 2010, Nietes was supposed to defend his WBO title for the fourth time. After a couple of opponents backed out, Mexico's [[Jesus Silvestre]] became the last resort. But because Silvestre wasn't ranked in the WBO, Nietes' title wasn't wagered and the bout was only 10 rounds. In the fight, both boxers did well and appeared strong. In the 10th and final round, Nietes was declared winner by TKO when Silvestre stopped to take a drink of water during the fight, a move that was against the rules.
In his fourth title defense, Nietes fought Mexico's Mario Rodriguez. The fight took place on August 14, 2010, at the Auditorio Luis Estrada Medina in Guasave, [[Sinaloa, Mexico]]. The Filipino pugilist won the bout by unanimous decision with scores of 119–109, 118-110 and 116–112.<ref>{{cite web |last =Nathanielsz |first =Ronnie |title =Donnie Nietes Decisions Mario Rodriguez, Retains Title |publisher =BoxingScene.com |date = 15 August 2010 |url =http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=30080 |access-date =15 August 2010}}</ref>
Nietes was scheduled to defend his title on March 12, 2011, against [[mandatory challenger]] and former champion [[Raúl García (boxer)|Raul Garcia]] (29–1–0). However, less than two weeks before the fight, Nietes announced that he would be vacating his world title and moving up in weight.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2011/02/28/nietes-chases-another-dream-142327 |title=Nietes chases another dream |newspaper=Sun.Star |date=2011-02-28 |access-date=2014-05-11 |archive-date=2011-03-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110302233340/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2011/02/28/nietes-chases-another-dream-142327 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On April 9, 2011, Nietes faced Armando Vazquez (18–5–0) and defeated him via first round knock out.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/04/09/11/nietes-smashes-mexican-foe-1-round|title=Nietes smashes Mexican foe in 1 round|first=ABS-CBN|last=News|work=ABS-CBN News |date=9 April 2011}}</ref>
===Light flyweight=== [[File:Donnie Nietes.png|thumb|170px|Donnie Nietes 2012]] On October 8, 2011, Nietes defeated Mexico's [[Ramón García Hirales]] via 12-round unanimous decision to win the WBO Light Flyweight title. Nietes defended the title on June 2, 2012, against Felipe Salguero via unanimous decision.
Nietes retained his WBO Light Flyweight title against WBO [[Minimumweight]] champion Moises Fuentes on March 2, 2013, via a [[majority draw]].<ref>{{cite news |last = Luarca | first = Roy |title = Nietes settles for draw vs Mexican, keeps title | newspaper = [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] | date = 3 March 2013 | url = http://sports.inquirer.net/89573/nietes-settles-for-draw-vs-mexican-keeps-title | access-date = 29 July 2013}}</ref>
On November 15, 2014, the [[Bacolod]] native successfully defended his [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] and ''[[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'']]'' [[Light Flyweight]] titles by stopping [[Carlos Velarde]] of [[Mexico]] in the 7th round.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.spin.ph/boxing/news/donnie-nietes-bids-to-break-flash-elordes-record-as-he-fights-at-junior-flyweight-for-one-last-time-|title=Donnie Nietes forces Velarde to quit, retains junior flyweight championship|last= Songalia|first=Ryan |work=[[Rappler]]|date=November 16, 2014|access-date=November 16, 2014}}</ref> Nietes became the longest-reigning Filipino world champion on that same day, surpassing the record previously held by [[Gabriel Elorde]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.ph/boxing/news/donnie-nietes-bids-to-break-flash-elordes-record-as-he-fights-at-junior-flyweight-for-one-last-time-|last=Ramos|first=Gerry|date=October 11, 2014|title=Donnie Nietes bids to break Flash Elorde's record as he fights for one last time at junior flyweight|publisher=Spin.Ph|access-date=November 16, 2014}}</ref>
===Flyweight=== After breaking Elorde's record, Nietes successfully defended his title four more times before deciding to move up to the flyweight division. His first flyweight fight was against former [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[light flyweight]] champion [[Edgar Sosa (boxer)|Edgar Sosa]] on September 24, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/donnie-nietes-moves-up-flyweight-faces-edgar-sosa-on-924--107352|title=Donnie Nietes Moves Up To Flyweight, Faces Edgar Sosa on 9/24 - Boxing News|date=3 August 2016 }}</ref> On April 29, 2017, Nietes became the third Filipino boxer to win world titles in [[List of boxing triple champions|three different weight divisions]], along with [[Manny Pacquiao]] and [[Nonito Donaire]] when he defeated Thailand's [[Komgrich Nantapech]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sports.abs-cbn.com/boxing/news/2017/04/29/donnie-nietes-wins-ibf-flyweight-championship-25376 |title=Donnie Nietes Becomes 3rd Filipino To Be 3 Division World Champion |access-date=2017-04-30 |archive-date=2017-05-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502184928/http://sports.abs-cbn.com/boxing/news/2017/04/29/donnie-nietes-wins-ibf-flyweight-championship-25376 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He successfully defended his title against the mandatory challenger [[Argentina]]ian and former two division world champion [[Juan Carlos Reveco]] winning via Technical Knockout after Reveco's corner throws in the towel, on the 7th round of the fight.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Christ|first=Scott|date=2018-02-24|title=Donnie Nietes stops Juan Carlos Reveco to retain title|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/2/24/17049506/nietes-vs-reveco-results-donnie-nietes-stops-juan-carlos-reveco-to-retain-title|access-date=2021-04-16|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJMlIioiMsM|title = - YouTube|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> On June 14, 2018, Nietes entered ''The Ring'' magazine's [[Boxing pound for pound rankings|pound for pound list]] for the first time in his career at the number nine spot.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nietes makes ring's pound-for-pound list {{!}} The Freeman |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-sports/2018/06/15/1824720/nietes-makes-rings-pound-pound-list |website=philstar.com}}</ref>
===Junior bantamweight=== Nietes made his debut in the junior-bantamweight division against Filipino compatriot [[Aston Palicte]] for the vacant [[WBO]] [[Super Flyweight]] Championship. The fight ended in a split decision [[draw (tie)|draw]], 118-110 for Nietes, 116-112 for Palicte and a 114–114 draw at The Forum in Inglewood, California.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/772766|title=BoxRec: Login}}</ref> Punch count statistics saw Nietes, 36, land 194 punches, 70 more than Palicte, his 40 percent of punches landed was nearly twice the accuracy rate of his rival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/9/8/17836532/superfly-3-results-nietes-robbed-against-palicte-fight-a-draw|title = Superfly 3 results: Nietes robbed against Palicte, fight a draw|date = 8 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sports.mb.com.ph/2018/09/09/nietes-denied-fourth-division-title/|title=Sports}}</ref> While not beaten, Nietes was denied a victory that would have put him alongside [[Manny Pacquiao]] and [[Nonito Donaire]] as the only Asian fighters with world titles in at least four weight classes. He eventually won the same vacant title after defeating [[Kazuto Ioka]] via split decision on December 21, 2018, becoming the third Asian to win world titles in at least four weight classes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/31/18/donnie-nietes-champion-again-joins-pacquiao-donaire-in-elite-company|title = Donnie Nietes champion again, joins Pacquiao, Donaire in elite company| work=ABS-CBN News |date = 31 December 2018}}</ref>
On February 6, 2019, the WBO ordered a rematch of Nietes and Palicte after a controversial result of their first fight.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=WBO orders Nietes-Palicte rematch |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/2/6/18214762/wbo-orders-nietes-palicte-rematch |website=BadLeftHook.com |access-date=January 6, 2023 |language=en |date=6 February 2019}}</ref> On February 28, 2019, Nietes decided to vacate his WBO Junior Bantamweight title to pursue more lucrative fights in a different organization or weight class.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Donnie Nietes vacates junior bantamweight title, purse bid for Palicte rematch canceled |url=https://www.ringtv.com/555316-donnie-nietes-vacates-junior-bantamweight-title-purse-bid-for-palicte-rematch-canceled/ |website=Ringtv.com |access-date=January 6, 2023 |date=1 March 2019}}</ref>
On April 3, 2021, Nietes fought Pablo Carillo, for the vacant WBO International junior-bantamweight title. Nietes won via unanimous decision, the scorecards were, 99–91, 98-92 and 96–95.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nietes vs Carrillo - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/nietes-vs-carrillo/|access-date=2021-04-16|website=Box.Live|language=en-US}}</ref> On December 11, 2021, Nietes made his first title defense against [[Norbelto Jimenez]] at the [[Coca-Cola Arena]], Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The fight ended in a ten-round split decision draw. The scores were 96-94 Nietes, 96-94 Jimenez and 95-95 and Nietes was able to retain his WBO International junior-bantamweight title.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boxingscene.com/donnie-nietes-norbelto-jimenez-fight-split-decision-draw-on-edwards-mama-undercard--162693 | title=Donnie Nietes, Norbelto Jimenez Fight to Split Decision Draw on Edwards-Mama Undercard | date=11 December 2021 }}</ref>
On April 1, 2022, the WBO ordered Kazuto Ioka to make a mandatory title defense against Nietes. The bout was a rematch of their December 31, 2018 fight, in which Nietes won by split decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=WBO orders Kazuto Ioka vs Donnie Nietes title rematch |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/4/1/23006811/wbo-orders-kazuto-ioka-vs-donnie-nietes-title-rematch-boxing-news-2022 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=January 6, 2023 |date= April 1, 2022}}</ref> Both parties came to an agreement a month later, and officially announced the bout for July 13, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Kazuto Ioka-Donnie Nietes Rematch Set For July 13 In Japan, Avoid WBO Purse Bid |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kazuto-ioka-donnie-nietes-rematch-set-july-13-japan-avoid-wbo-purse-bid--165967 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=January 6, 2023 |date=May 3, 2022}}</ref> Nietes lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 120–108, 118–110 and 117–111.<ref>{{cite web |title=井岡一翔が完封勝ちでニエテスに雪辱 "4階級王者対決"制しWBO･S･フライ級V5 |url=https://boxingnews.jp/news/92078/ |website=boxingnews.jp |access-date=13 July 2022}}</ref>
===Bantamweight=== Nietes is set to face [[Muhammad Waseem]] on July 22, 2023, in Dubai for the vacant [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] bantamweight world title.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boxingscene.com/donnie-nietes-vs-muhammad-waseem-on-july-22-dubai--175911 | title=Donnie Nietes vs. Muhammad Waseem on July 22 in Dubai | date=5 July 2023 }}</ref> The fight has been postponed due to visa issue by Waseem's team.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boxingscene.com/donnie-nietes-vs-muhammad-waseem-postponed-due-visa-issue--176335 | title=Donnie Nietes vs. Muhammad Waseem Postponed Due to Visa Issue | date=21 July 2023 }}</ref>
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws=6 |nc= |ko-wins=23 |ko-losses= |dec-wins=21 |dec-losses=3 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |53 |{{no2}}Loss |{{nowrap|44–3–6}} | style="text-align: left;" |Jun Ikegawa |UD |6 |May 20, 2025 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Korakuen Hall]], Tokyo, Japan}} | |- |52 |{{yes2}}Win |{{nowrap|44–2–6}} |style="text-align:left;"| Miller Alapormina |UD |6 |Apr 10, 2025 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, [[Parañaque]], Philippines}} | |- |51 |{{no2}}Loss |{{nowrap|43–2–6}} |style="text-align:left;"| [[Kazuto Ioka]] |UD |12 |Jul 13, 2022 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Ota City General Gymnasium]], [[Ōta, Tokyo]], Japan}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBO junior-bantamweight title}} |- |50 |{{draw}}Draw |43–1–6 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Norbelto Jimenez]] |SD |10 |Dec 11, 2021 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Coca-Cola Arena]], Dubai, UAE}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO International junior-bantamweight title}} |- |49 |{{yes2}}Win |43–1–5 |style="text-align:left;"| Pablo Carillo |UD |10 |Apr 3, 2021 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|The Rotunda Caesars Palace Bluewaters, [[Dubai]], UAE}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBO International junior-bantamweight title}} |- |48 |{{yes2}}Win |42–1–5 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Kazuto Ioka]] |SD |12 |Dec 31, 2018 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Wynn Palace]], [[Macau]], SAR}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBO junior-bantamweight title}} |- |47 |{{draw}}Draw |41–1–5 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Aston Palicte]] |{{abbr|SD|Split draw}} |12 |[[Superfly (boxing)#Superfly 3|Sep 8, 2018]] |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant [[list of WBO world champions#Junior bantamweight|WBO junior-bantamweight title]]}} |- |46 |{{yes2}}Win |41–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Juan Carlos Reveco]] |TKO |7 (12), {{small|0:53}} |[[Superfly (boxing)#Superfly 2|Feb 24, 2018]] |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|The Forum]], [[Inglewood, California]], U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF flyweight title}} |- |45 |{{yes2}}Win |40–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Komgrich Nantapech]] |UD |12 |Apr 29, 2017 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[list of IBF world champions#Flyweight|IBF flyweight title]]}} |- |44 |{{yes2}}Win |39–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Edgar Sosa (boxer)|Edgar Sosa]] |UD |12 |Sep 24, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental [[flyweight]] title}} |- |43 |{{yes2}}Win |38–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Raúl García (boxer)|Raul Garcia]] |RTD |5 (12), {{small|3:00}} |May 28, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO and ''The Ring'' junior-flyweight titles}} |- |42 |{{yes2}}Win |37–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Juan Alejo]] |UD |12 |Oct 17, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[StubHub Center]], [[Carson, California]], U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO and ''The Ring'' junior-flyweight titles}} |- |41 |{{yes2}}Win |36–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Francisco Rodríguez Jr.]] |UD |12 |Jul 11, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO and ''The Ring'' junior-flyweight titles}} |- |40 |{{yes2}}Win |35–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| Gilberto Parra |RTD |9 (12), {{small|3:00}} |Mar 28, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO and ''The Ring'' junior-flyweight titles}} |- |39 |{{yes2}}Win |34–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Carlos Velarde]] |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |7 (12), {{small|3:00}} |Nov 15, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO and ''The Ring'' junior-flyweight titles}} |- |38 |{{yes2}}Win |33–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Moisés Fuentes]] |TKO |9 (12), {{small|2:56}} |May 10, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Mall of Asia Arena]], Pasay, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO junior-flyweight title;<br />Won vacant [[list of The Ring world champions#Junior flyweight|''The Ring'' junior-flyweight title]]}} |- |37 |{{yes2}}Win |32–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Sammy Gutiérrez]] |TKO |3 (12), {{small|2:58}} |Nov 30, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Smart Araneta Coliseum]], [[Quezon City]], Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO junior-flyweight title}} |- |36 |{{draw}}Draw |31–1–4 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Moisés Fuentes]] |MD |12 |Mar 2, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO junior-flyweight title}} |- |35 |{{yes2}}Win |31–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Danai Meendaeng |KO |5 (12), {{small|2:46}} |Nov 17, 2012 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Lamberto Macias Sports Complex, [[Dumaguete]], Philippines}} | |- |34 |{{yes2}}Win |30–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Felipe Salguero]] |UD |12 |Jun 2, 2012 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Resorts World Manila]], Pasay, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO junior-flyweight title}} |- |33 |{{yes2}}Win |29–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Ramón García Hirales]] |UD |12 |Oct 8, 2011 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[list of WBO world champions#Junior flyweight|WBO junior-flyweight title]]}} |- |32 |{{yes2}}Win |28–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Armando Vazquez |KO |1 (10), {{small|2:26}} |Apr 9, 2011 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[La Salle Coliseum]], [[Bacolod]], Philippines}} | |- |31 |{{yes2}}Win |27–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Mario Rodriguez (boxer)|Mario Rodríguez]] |UD |12 |Aug 14, 2010 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Auditorio Luis Estrada Medina, [[Guasave, Sinaloa|Guasave]], Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO mini-flyweight title}} |- |30 |{{yes2}}Win |26–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Jesús Silvestre]] |TKO |10 (10), {{small|1:37}} |Jan 23, 2010 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Cuneta Astrodome]], [[Pasay]], Philippines}} | |- |29 |{{yes2}}Win |25–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Manuel Vargas (boxer)|Manuel Vargas]] |SD |12 |Sep 12, 2009 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|El Palenque de la Feria, [[Tepic]], Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO mini-flyweight title}} |- |28 |{{yes2}}Win |24–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Erik Ramirez |UD |12 |Feb 28, 2009 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Auditorio Guelaguetza, [[Oaxaca City|Oaxaca]], Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO mini-flyweight title}} |- |27 |{{yes2}}Win |23–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Eddy Castro |KO |2 (12), {{small|2:49}} |Aug 30, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO mini-flyweight title}} |- |26 |{{yes2}}Win |22–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| [[Pornsawan Porpramook]] |UD |12 |Sep 30, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[list of WBO world champions#Mini flyweight|WBO mini-flyweight title]]}} |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |21–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Saengpetch Sor Sakulphan |TKO |7 (12), {{small|0:36}} |Jul 7, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino|Waterfront Hotel & Casino]], Cebu City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title}} |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |20–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Thongthailek Sor Tanapinyo |KO |2 (12), {{small|1:10}} |Apr 21, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|New City Coliseum, [[Victorias]], Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title}} |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |19–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Heri Amol |KO |2 (12), {{small|0:46}} |Nov 24, 2006 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[WBO]] Asia Pacific [[mini-flyweight]] title}} |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |18–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Robert Rubillar |UD |10 |Aug 12, 2006 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Sports Complex, [[Minglanilla, Cebu|Minglanilla]], Philippines}} | |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |17–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Noel Veronque |UD |6 |Jan 15, 2006 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Cebu City, Philippines}} | |- |20 |{{yes2}}Win |16–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Allan Dugang |UD |8 |Dec 30, 2005 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|CPG Multi-Purpose Center, [[Talibon, Bohol|Talibon]], Philippines}} | |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |15–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Randy Narbay |KO |2 (8), {{small|1:29}} |Sep 25, 2005 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Island City Mall, [[Tagbilaran]], Philippines}} | |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |14–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Allan Dugang |UD |10 |Aug 28, 2005 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Town Plaza, [[Panglao, Bohol|Panglao]], Philippines}} | |- |17 |{{draw}}Draw |13–1–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Nino Suelo |{{abbr|TD|Technical decision}} |1 (8), {{small|1:26}} |Jul 30, 2005 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|San Andres Civic & Sports Center, [[Manila]], Philippines}} | |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |13–1–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Elmer Muyco |UD |10 |Apr 30, 2005 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines}} | |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |12–1–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Ricardo Albia |TKO |7 (8), {{small|1:06}} |Jan 29, 2005 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines}} | |- |14 |{{draw}}Draw |11–1–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Carlo Besares |MD |10 |Nov 20, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[University of Mindanao]] Gymnasium, [[Tagum]], Philippines}} | |- |13 |{{no2}}Loss |11–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Angky Angkota |SD |10 |Sep 28, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|RCTI Studios, Jakarta, Indonesia}} | |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |11–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Abrin Matta |TKO |5 (10) |Sep 7, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|BIN Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia}} | |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Marti Polii |TKO |7 (10), {{small|2:15}} |Aug 3, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[RCTI]] Studios, [[Jakarta]], Indonesia}} | |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Robert Costelo |TKO |1 (10), {{small|1:58}} |Jun 29, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Cebu City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained PBF junior-flyweight title}} |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Joseph Villasis |TKO |1 (10), {{small|1:16}} |May 22, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant {{abbr|PBF|Philippine Boxing Federation}} [[junior-flyweight]] title}} |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Robert Rubillar |TKO |7 (10), {{small|1:22}} |Mar 28, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, [[Binangonan, Rizal|Binangonan]], Philippines}} | |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Julius Alcos |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |10 |Feb 28, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Rolando Baclayo |KO |4 (10), {{small|2:40}} |Dec 27, 2003 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Sports Complex, [[Danao, Cebu]], Philippines}} | |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Roldan Malinao |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |4 (8), {{small|2:30}} |Oct 4, 2003 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Sports & Cultural Complex, [[Mandaue City]], Philippines}} | |- |4 |{{draw}}Draw |3–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Greg Mangan |{{abbr|MD|Majority draw}} |8 |Aug 16, 2003 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|New Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Rommel Tura |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |1 (8), {{small|2:57}} |Jun 12, 2003 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, [[Cebu City]], Philippines}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Mario Jun de Asis |UD |6 |May 31, 2003 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Town Plaza, [[Catmon, Cebu|Catmon]], Philippines}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Walter Suaybaguio |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |6 |Apr 25, 2003 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Barangay Pitalo, [[San Fernando, Cebu|San Fernando]], Philippines}} | |}
== Titles in boxing == '''Major world titles:''' *[[list of WBO world champions#Mini_flyweight|WBO mini flyweight champion]] ''(105 lbs)'' *[[list of WBO world champions#Junior_flyweight|WBO junior flyweight champion]] ''(108 lbs)'' *[[list of IBF world champions#Flyweight|IBF flyweight champion]] ''(112 lbs)'' *[[list of WBO world champions#Junior_bantamweight|WBO junior bantamweight champion]] ''(115 lbs)''
'''''The Ring'' magazine titles:''' *[[list of The Ring world champions#Junior_flyweight|''The Ring'' junior flyweight champion]]''(108 lbs)''
'''Regional/International titles:''' *[[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] Asia Pacific [[mini flyweight]] champion ''(105 lbs)'' *{{abbr|PBF|Philippine Boxing Federation}} [[light flyweight]] champion ''(108 lbs)'' *WBO Inter-Continental [[flyweight]] champion ''(112 lbs)'' *WBO International [[super flyweight|junior bantamweight]] champion ''(115 lbs)''
'''Honorary titles:''' *[[WBO Super|WBO Super Champion]]
==Awards and recognition== *2015 Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) [[Sportsman of the Year]] *2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 [[Gabriel "Flash" Elorde]] Memorial Boxer of the Year
==Legacy== A statue of Nietes was built in Murcia, Negros Occidental.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-141473.html|title = A Defining Fight for Donnie Nietes}}</ref>
==See also== *[[History of boxing in the Philippines#List of men's professional boxing world champions|List of Filipino boxing world champions]] *[[List of IBF world champions]] *[[List of WBO world champions]] *[[List of The Ring world champions|List of ''The Ring'' world champions]] *[[List of mini-flyweight boxing champions]] *[[List of light-flyweight boxing champions]] *[[List of flyweight boxing champions]] *[[List of super-flyweight boxing champions]] *[[List of boxing quadruple champions]]
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{boxrec|id=215599}} *[https://box.live/boxers/donnie-nietes/ Donnie Nietes - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
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