Nonito Donaire won the WBA Featherweight title with a unanimous technical decision over Simpiwe Vetyeka at the Cotai Arena in the Venetian in Macau, China.
Donaire was cut over the left eye in round one and he did not stop bleeding throughout the fight. It was a close fight with Donaire landing the more effective blows. Vetyeka was effective in spots. Doanire sealed the fight when he landed a booming left hook in the middle of an exchange that sent Vetyeka to canvas. Donaire was seen by the ringside doctor multiple times during the fight and the contest was stopped at the beginning of round five with Donaire ahead 49-46 on all cards.
Donaire, 126 lbs of General City, Philippines is now 33-2. Vetyeka, 125 1/2 lbs of South Africa is now 26-3.
