Filipino boxing champion Nonito Donaire Jr. is soon to become a father as his wife, Rachel Donaire is already 3 months pregnant. The Filipino Flash and his wife first confirmed the good news on ABS-CBN morning show Umagang Kay Ganda, January 14.
Nonito said that above all the awards and glories he had received in 2012—including Fighter of the Year recognition from several sports institutions—the news of Rachel's pregnancy is the best.
"Pero meron pa pong pinakamalaki pang [balita] kesa sa lahat ng nakuha ko sa 2012… For me, I've achieved what most fighters na nakuha, parang nabalewala iyon akin nang sinabi sa akin ng wife ko na I'm going to be a father," he said in a Skype interview from his residence in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Speculations that Nonito's wife is pregnant surfaced after the boxing champ went back to the Philippines alone after his victory from Jorge Arce.
"Tinanong sa akin last time kung meron ng baby, I was trying to not say it because we wanted to make sure. Kaya nga right now I'm telling you guys because I wanna let you guys know first," clarified Donaire.
Both Rachel and Nonito wanted a baby boy as their first baby but the latter added that regardless of the gender, the health of the kid is more important.
As an expectant father, Nonito wanted to be with Rachel's side in every tests concerning the pregnancy. There might also be a chance that he will cancel a fight to attend to the needs of his pregnant wife. Nonetheless, Donaire said that there are three possible fights already lined up for him this year, with the first taking place sometime between March and April.
