Donaire bags WBA bantamweight title

Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire was pronounced the new World Boxing Association bantamweight super champion on Sunday after winning over Ryan Burnett.

#AndTheNew WBA Super World Bantamweight Champion Nonito @filipinoflash Donaire #WBAboxing pic.twitter.com/7K5tryEzGD

— WBA Boxing (@WBABoxing) November 3, 2018

The Irish boxer suffered a back injury in the third round and told trainer Adam Booth "I cannot move it. I cannot throw a shot there," according to bbc.com.

Donaire checked on Burnett as he was taken from the boxing ring on a stretcher, reports said.

Nothing but class from @filipinoflash who checked in on Ryan Burnett before he was taken from the ring on a stretcher. pic.twitter.com/iouaqUT4xb

— Boxing on BT Sport ???? (@BTSportBoxing) November 4, 2018

Donaire weighed 117.7 pounds during weigh-in, while Burnett weighed 117.8 pounds.

In a series of messages posted on Twitter, Donaire thanked God and "my Archangels" for the victory, and said he was sending "prayers of healing to Ryan Burnett."

He also thanked Burnett "for sharing the ring with me."

First off, I want to acknowledge and thank God and my Archangels for everything they put before me tonight. ???? Next I would like to send prayers of healing to Ryan Burnett and thank him for sharing the ring with me. I know he'll heal up and be back in the ring soon! pic.twitter.com/cJoOulLnVW

— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) November 3, 2018

To Ringstar Richard Schaefer who did NOT give up on me and believed in me enough to fight for me to get into this tournament. To the World Boxing Super Series, thank you for such an amazing experience. I cant wait for the semis and my road to the Ali Trophy.

— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) November 3, 2018

To my team Brandon Woods, Kenny Adams, my sparring partners DJ Kriel, Mark Magsayo and Raesse Aleem, thank you for sharing this journey with me and ever growing in all our challenges. To my family, thank you for sacrificing so much to make this camp everything it needed to be.

— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) November 3, 2018

To Mizuno, always thank you for gearing me up from my shoes to my trunks and warmups. To Everlast and Ernest Gabion, thank you for always making sure my hands are safe and effective with gloves. To Fork and Knife Kitchen thank you for helping me reach my weight in a healthy

— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) November 3, 2018

and sustainable weight. To my fans, thank you for your unwavering support and love. Back to the school of boxing when we get back home...but for now I'm going to spend time with my boys and family in wonderful Scotland. God Bless everyone and good night.

— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) November 3, 2018

The fight was held in Scotland.

Netizens were quick to praise Donaire for being a gentleman in and out of the ring.

You are one of the most friendly, respectful and kind people in boxing ????

— Joe Burgess ???? (@steam_joe) November 4, 2018

Pure class Nonito in victory or defeat! Legend of the game

— Mr.Ridley (@ClintSamRidley) November 3, 2018

Nonito you are like the nicest person on the planet. Good luck for the rest of the tourny.

— Redknapp Mumblings (@GazFenemore) November 3, 2018

You are a great champion and a gentleman

— Ramon Palbal (@Ramonpalbal) November 4, 2018

Donaire previously held the WBO junior featherweight title but lost it to Jessie Magdaleno in 2016. —KG, GMA News