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Photos: WBO champ Donnie Nietes and teammates train for Pinoy Pride 30
Donnie Nietes and Nonito Donaire are on the main and co-main event of the upcoming Pinoy Pride 30 boxing card in the Philippines. Check out BloodyElbow.com's photos from the local star's training session.
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
AJ Banal, Albert Pagara, Donnie Nietes, and the ALA Boxing Gym TeamPhoto by Nicole Sarmiento
Albert Pagara works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
AJ Banal works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
AJ Banal works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Nicole Sarmiento
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Anton Tabuena
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Anton Tabuena
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Anton Tabuena
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Anton Tabuena
Donnie Nietes works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Anton Tabuena
AJ Banal works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Anton Tabuena
AJ Banal works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Anton Tabuena
Albert Pagara works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Anton Tabuena
Albert Pagara works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Anton Tabuena
Albert Pagara works out for his Pinoy Pride 30 bout.Photo by Anton Tabuena
Pinoy Pride 30 happens on Saturday, March 28 at the historic Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines. The card dubbed as 'D-Day: Donnie and Donaire' will feature two of the country's biggest boxing stars in Nonito Donaire and Donnie Nietes.
Nietes (34-1-4) holds top billing as he looks to defend his WBO World Light Flyweight title against Mexican challenger Gilberto "Parrita" Parra. Considered as the lineal champ at 108 lbs, 'Ahas' will also be trying to extend his stay as the longest reigning boxing champ in Philippine boxing history; An impressive feat considering the multitude of Filipino greats such as Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde, Manny Pacquiao, and others who have made their mark inside the ring throughout the years.
Nietes and his ALA Boxing teammates worked out Tuesday afternoon at the ALA Boxing gym in New Manila, and BloodyElbow.com was on deck for the brief training session.
Check above for shots of Nietes, along with top undefeated prospect Albert Pagara (22-0) and fan favorite AJ Banal (32-2-1).
Photos are by Nicole Sarmiento and Anton Tabuena. Stay tuned for more coverage on the boxing card in the coming days.