Their grueling, 12-round thriller left Tsutsumi – the winner – with a broken nose that needed surgery. Donaire walked away relatively unscathed and eager to return to the ring – and the title picture as soon as possible. Rachel Donaire, Nonito’s wife, manager, and trainer – filed an immediate appeal with the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO in search of a top ranking and another title shot, or at least a pathway to one in the new year.
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