Manila Bulletin - Nonito Donaire acknowledges Freddie Roach as a world-class trainer but it is unlikely that he is going to sign up the American ace as his full-time trainer in light of Roach's many commitments.
"I need 100 percent of his attention," said Donaire during a press conference held at TV station GMA-7 on Tuesday. But he said Roach can't give him that kind of attention because not only does he train Manny Pacquiao but many others, including several Filipinos.
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum had been quoted as saying that the inclusion of Roach in Donaire's corner would only make him better, stressing that Donaire was far from impressive in winning the interim World Boxing Association super-flyweight crown against Rafael Concepcion of Panama over the weekend in Las Vegas.
Donaire is currently being trained by Dodie Boy and Jonathan Penalosa.
"They're part of my family," said Donaire, short of saying that even if Roach gets enlisted, the fighting Penalosas won't be dropped from his battery of trainers.
Donaire said he could have easily disposed of Concepcion had the Panamanian slugger did not come to the fight overweight.
Concepcion was slapped a hefty penalty for tipping the scales at 119 ½ lbs during the weighin, while Donaire was right on target at 115 lbs.
Still, Donaire proved to be the superior fighter as he pounded out a unanimous decision over the rugged puncher who is best known for mauling erstwhile unbeaten Filipino AJ Banal last year.
Meanwhile, Donaire said he will likely return to the ring in December with Mexican Jorge Arce as an ideal opponent.
Also on Donaire's radar screen is another rugged Mexican, Fernando Montiel, who had earlier been penciled to fight him last April at the Araneta Coliseum.
"We were supposed to fight each other but I ended up fighting another guy," said Donaire, who hardly worked out a sweat in stopping Raul Martinez of the US at the Big Dome.
"I need 100 percent of his attention," said Donaire during a press conference held at TV station GMA-7 on Tuesday. But he said Roach can't give him that kind of attention because not only does he train Manny Pacquiao but many others, including several Filipinos.
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum had been quoted as saying that the inclusion of Roach in Donaire's corner would only make him better, stressing that Donaire was far from impressive in winning the interim World Boxing Association super-flyweight crown against Rafael Concepcion of Panama over the weekend in Las Vegas.
Donaire is currently being trained by Dodie Boy and Jonathan Penalosa.
"They're part of my family," said Donaire, short of saying that even if Roach gets enlisted, the fighting Penalosas won't be dropped from his battery of trainers.
Donaire said he could have easily disposed of Concepcion had the Panamanian slugger did not come to the fight overweight.
Concepcion was slapped a hefty penalty for tipping the scales at 119 ½ lbs during the weighin, while Donaire was right on target at 115 lbs.
Still, Donaire proved to be the superior fighter as he pounded out a unanimous decision over the rugged puncher who is best known for mauling erstwhile unbeaten Filipino AJ Banal last year.
Meanwhile, Donaire said he will likely return to the ring in December with Mexican Jorge Arce as an ideal opponent.
Also on Donaire's radar screen is another rugged Mexican, Fernando Montiel, who had earlier been penciled to fight him last April at the Araneta Coliseum.
"We were supposed to fight each other but I ended up fighting another guy," said Donaire, who hardly worked out a sweat in stopping Raul Martinez of the US at the Big Dome.
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