During the main event of Pinoy Pride 38 at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on Saturday, September 24 (Sunday, September 25 in Manila), Donnie "Ahas" Nietes, the longest-reigning Filipino world champion made a successful debut in the flyweight division, outpointing ex-world champion Mexican fighter Edgar Sosa with a masterful performance.
In first outing as 112-pound competitor, Nietes defeated Sosa via unanimous decision, receiving 3 120-108 marks across the panel and claimed the WBO Inter-continental flyweight belt in the process.
Nietes proved to be more superior boxer than Sosa as the Mexican stalwart had no answer to the Filipino's methodical offense.
"Hindi ako nagmamadali na i-knockout si Sosa," said Nietes after the bout. "Naghihintay ako ng timing na i-tumba siya, pero ang tibay din."
With the impressive victory over Sosa, Nietes improves his professional record to a 39-1-4, 22 KOs and captures the vacant WBO International flyweight title.
"Mate-test ko kung hanggang saan ang lakas ko dito sa 112 (pounds)," said the 34-year-old Nietes after the fight.
Sosa, meanwhile, dropped to 52-10.
Source: ABS-CBN
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