MANILA, Philippines – Interim super fly champ Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. and his wife Rachel extended financial help to fallen boxer Z “The Dream” Gorres, who is recovering from two more operations.
According to PhilBoxing.com, Donaire and his wife donated a total of P350,000 to Gorres who underwent operation to remove a growth in his throat that hampered his breathing.
Gorres earlier underwent two brain surgeries at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas after collapsing in his last fight in Las Vegas.
After arriving in the Philippines, The Dream also underwent tracheostomy and tracheoplasty to fix the discomfort he is having with his throat.
Donaire met Gorres’ wife Datches at a press conference in a Cebu restaurant Thursday afternoon following their arrival in Cebu.
The Filipino Flash said he wanted to present the Gorres family a “small token” from his purse in his fight against Manuel “Chango” Vargas in Pinoy Power III.
Donaire stopped the Mexican challenger in the 3rd round to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) interim title.
Donaire said the donation “comes from the heart”. He also called on others to help Gorres and his family.
Gorres touched by Donaire’s gesture
Donaire also visited Gorres at the Cebu Doctors’ Hospital, where the fallen boxer is confined.
Gorres was touched by the visit and could not hide his tears.
“Nagpapasalamat ako kay Nonito dahil nagkaroon siya ng oras para dalawin ako. Tunay siyang kaibigan,” he said.
Donaire then told the former super flyweight contender that 7-time world champ Manny Pacquiao will also pay him a visit.
Pacquiao is currently in the thick of preparations for his title defense against Joshua Clottey on March 13.
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