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MANILA, Philippines – IBF lightflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. isn’t worried about making the 112-pound limit and vowed to crush undefeated challenger Raul (Cobra) Martinez in his third title defense at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.

Donaire, 26, scaled 115 1/2 pounds after working out two hours at the Punch-Out Gym in Makati yesterday morning. He did three rounds of mitts with former two-time world champion Dodie Boy Peñalosa, shadow boxed, skipped rope and went through a range of callisthenic exercises before packing his bags.

“I’ll keep my weight where it is now,” he said. “I’ll continue eating but the day before the weigh-in, I’ll cut down on my intake and do some light workouts. I don’t anticipate a problem making the weight. I’ll be at my strongest when the bell rings.”

Donaire said he hasn’t come face to face with Martinez since the Texan of Mexican descent arrived here Monday morning.

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