"Back then I couldn't get a manager I couldn't get a manager because of the fact that I was Filipino. I tried to call managers out there to sign me but they always say 'hey you know, I'm sorry, I like you kid but you know, you're not Mexican or you're not Latino so we can't really do nothing about it and that's why I'm really into this Pinoy Power. It gives an opportunity for Filipino fighters and for the Philippines to be recognized the way it is now and just keep going. So far we're in the right track. Before when I started, Filipinos were made fun of. They said Filipinos can't break an egg or a tomato and stuff like that."
That was an excerpt of my interview with Nonito Donaire Jr. today who is now in Las Vegas finishing up the last leg of his training camp for his bout against Rafael Concepcion on August 15 at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. He gave me an update on his physical conditioning and mindset and his thoughts on Pinoy Power 2.
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Also, in this edition of "Keeping up with the Donaires", Rachel shares her thoughts on the late former Philippines president and first ever female president in the world Corazon C. Aquino. For more about the Donaires, visit www.FilipinoFlash.com.
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