Nonito Donaire Jr. Hints Name Change in Donaire Jr. vs. Donaire Sr. Drama

The Donaire family has made a big name for themselves in the sport of boxing.

From successful coaching to a dominating world champion, they have worked their way to the top. But just like any other family, the Donaires are not without their share of drama and family feuds.

Nonito Donaire Sr. has been coaching boxing for some time now. Currently, Donaire Sr. is working closely with Nonito Donaire Jr.’s older brother, Glenn Donaire (17-4-1), and has effectively helped the Filipino women’s boxing champion, Ana Julaton (8-2-1). Most importantly, he was the one who brought up and molded our young sensation WBC and WBO Bantamweight World Champion, Nonito Donaire Jr.

Most would imagine this to be a great thing—father and son working together on bigger and better things. Unfortunately, boxing isn't father-son friendly. Shane Mosley Sr. is no longer a part of Shane Mosley’s team. Floyd Mayweather Sr. has lost the head coach position in his son’s team to his own brother, Roger Mayweather.

Nonito Donaire Jr. and father Donaire Sr. have been apart for a long time. Their unstable relationship has been covered by the media on numerous occasions in an attempt to unearth the reason for their parting.

Donaire Jr.’s wife Rachel claims that Donaire Sr. was belligerent with their money, sucking their accounts dry and asking her for more. Working two jobs and barely able to survive, their family was not well off.

Recently, Nonito Donaire’s manager Cameron Dunkin, as well as Donaires Jr. and Senior, had something to say about their broken home situation. 

Dunkin claims that all of the checks earned by Donaire Jr. were written to Donaire Sr., ultimately making him responsible for the finances. Dunkin goes on to say that Donaire Sr. was too controlling, trying to be in command of everything Donaire Jr. had going on in his life.

Recently, someone used Donaire Jr.’s social security number for a credit card application. Donaire Jr. did not point any fingers, but he suggested that he may be changing his name in order to avoid future scams and other problems.

Donaire Sr. was not without words in his own interview, stating that Donaire Jr. wouldn’t help his family financially. He rejected any speculation that accused him of taking Junior’s money.

Glenn Donaire has been working hard to restore peace in the family, but so far, without success. Maybe in the future, both Donaires can find a way to forgive and forget, reuniting once again.