PBC officially announces Donaire vs. Gaballo for December 11

The highly-anticipated showdown between WBC world bantamweight world champion Nonito Donaire Jr. and WBC interim bantamweight titleholder Reymart Gaballo is now officially a go.

Premier Boxing Champions made the announcement on social media on Wednesday.

The upcoming showdown between two Filipinos is scheduled on December 11 (December 12 Philippine time) at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

???? FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT: WBC Bantamweight World Champ @filipinoflash will defend his title against undefeated Interim WBC Bantamweight Champ Reymart Gaballo in a headlining clash Saturday, December 11 live on @ShowtimeBoxing!https://t.co/ctV4KpxA8P#PBConShowtime #DonaireGaballo pic.twitter.com/8PD9SPMp9k

— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) November 2, 2021

The 38-year-old Donaire (41-6, 27KOs) is coming off a highlight-reel fourth-round knockout over Nordine Oubaali last May.

The unbeaten Gaballo (24-0 with 20 knockouts), meanwhile, last saw action in December 2020 when he defeated Emmanuel Rodriguez via split decision.

—MGP, GMA News