Challenger Donaire loses via unanimous decision

MANILA, Philippines - Glenn Donaire of the Philippines lost via unanimous decision to reigning International Boxing Federation light-flyweight champion Ulises Solis of Mexico in a world-title bout Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) in Hermosillo town in Mexico. It was Donaire's second failed attempt at a world championship after losing to Vic Darchinyan in an IBF flyweight-title match last October. The loss was Donaire's fourth in his professional career. Meanwhile, it was Solis' third straight successful defense of his belt against a Filipino challenger, and seventh overall since securing the championship in January 2006. He raised his record to 27 wins to go with a loss and two draws. - GMANews.TV