CEBU, Philippines — Four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes (43-1-5, 23KOs) enters a new chapter in his career after signing a deal with Probellum, an upstart promotional agency headed by former Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer.
“We’re pleased to welcome such an illustrious boxer like Donnie Nietes to the team,” said Schaefer, president of Probellum, in a statement. “We have seen the lower weight classes finally receive the praise they deserve in recent years, and Donnie is a key part of that stacked super-flyweight division.”
“He has already won world titles in four divisions, making him a true legend of the sport, and we’re proud to now be working together as we look to help him claim world honors again in the near future,” added Schaefer.
The pride of Murcia, Negros Occidental had an illustrious career, collecting four world crowns in different weight classes, making him one of the most decorated fighters in Philippine boxing history.
Nietes is the second Pinoy boxer to sign up with Probellum after Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr., who is also a four-division world titlist.
Sharp as ever, the 39-year-old Nietes did not show any signs of rust in his return from a one-and-a-half year absence, beating Pablo Carrillo by unanimous decision to claim the vacant WBO International super flyweight belt last April in Dubai.
In joining forces with Probellum, Nietes hopes to once again become a world champion and continue to make his country proud.
“It’s such a great pleasure to get this promotional contract with Probellum,” said Nietes. “I am so proud to be part of it, and I am looking forward to fighting again soon so that I can continue to show my boxing abilities and technique.”