Nonito Donaire Defeats Rafael Concepcion

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Nonito Donaire earned a unanimous decision over Rafael Concepcion to win the interim WBA Super Flyweight title. The title was only on the line for Donaire as Concepcion failed to make weight. The scores were 117-111, 116-112, and 115-113. This was Donaire’s first fight at super flyweight, improving his professional record to 22-1.

On the undercard:

– Steven Luevano retained his WBO Featherweight title by DQ. Bernabe Concepcion knocked Luevano out with a shot that landed well after the bell sounded to end the 7th round. Concepcion was disqualified.

– Anthony Peterson won a unanimous decision over Luis Arceo.

– Mark Melligen scored a 4th round KO of Ernesto Zepeda.