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Donaire to return to bantamweight ranks for next bout

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/07/07/20180706-donaire.jpg"/><figcaption>Nonito Donaire will fight as a bantamweight for the first time in 7 years. File/Courtesy of Top Rank</figcaption></figure></div>Former world champion Nonito Donaire has decided to drop a few more pounds to fight as a bantamweight in the World Boxing Super Series later this year.Donaire, who hasn&#x27;t fought as a 118-pounder since 2011, made the decision following his loss to Carl Frampton in their interim featherweight title fight last April.&quot;I&#x27;m really looking forward to the tournament,&quot; Donaire said in an article posted on <a href="http://kwese.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/24005587/nonito-donaire-fight-super-series-118-lb-tourney">ESPN.com</a>.&quot;Entering the tournament gives me an opportunity to showcase my capabilities against the best in this division. &quot;This division is stacked with talent and that&#x27;s really exciting. I believe my size, experience and most of all my power will give me the edge over my opponents.&quot;<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/04/22/18/donaire-lauds-frampton-plans-to-move-down-in-weight">READ: Donaire lauds Frampton, plans to move down in weight</a></li></ul>Donaire is a 4-division former world champion who has won titles in the flyweight, bantamweight, super bantamweight and featherweight classes.The last time he fought as a bantamweight was when he successfully defended his crown against Omar Narvaez in October 2011.<div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</div>

The former world champion has decided to fight in the 118-pound division, the first time in 7 years, for the World Boxing Super Series later this year.

The former world champion has decided to fight in the 118-pound division, the first time in 7 years, for the World Boxing Super Series later this year.