It was John's first professional loss and brought his ten-year WBA title reign to an end, sending him into retirement.
Vetyeka fought Filipino Nonito Donaire for the WBA (Super) featherweight title on May 31, 2014 at The Venetian Macao Hotel & Resort's Cotai Arena in Macau of the Special administrative regions in China.
Vetyeka was dropped by Donaire in the fourth round after landing his signature left hook.
The fight was stopped seconds after the bell for the fifth round rang due to a cut on Donaire's left eye from an accidental headbutt.
[3] In 28 November 2015, Vetyeka fought and defeated Rodolfo Puente via a fourth round KO.