Nonito Donaire Wins WBA Interim Title by Technical Decision
Nonito Donaire defeated Andres Campos by technical decision after nine rounds on June 14, 2025, at Casino Buenos Aires in Argentina, winning the WBA interim bantamweight title. An accidental clash of heads opened a cut over Donaire’s right eye and ended the bout before the scheduled 12 rounds.
A cut ends the contest
The judges scored the fight 88–83, 87–84 and 87–84 for Donaire. His reach and experience helped him control the action, while Campos had stretches of success before the stoppage. Because the contest ended after nine rounds, the scorecards determined the winner.
Donaire wins on the cards
The result gave Donaire his first victory since 2021 and a title at another weight class. The technical decision reflected the circumstances of the stoppage and the judges’ cards.
Campos entered as the younger challenger, while Donaire was a former world champion across multiple divisions. The stoppage followed nine completed rounds, so the judges evaluated the work already done rather than ordering a replay. Donaire’s hand was raised after all three scorecards favored him, and he left Buenos Aires with the interim belt.
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