Nonito Donaire vs Fernando Montiel Preview
Nonito Donaire (25-1-0 17 KOs), also known as the “Filipino Flash” is a California-based, Philippine-born two-division boxing world champion. He is a two-division world champion. He is a known switch-hitter with the ability to fight either southpaw or orthodox. Nonito Donaire currently holds the WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight Title. He is the former WBA Super Flyweight Interim World Champion, IBF World Flyweight Champion and IBO World Flyweight Champion. He is also currently rated by The Ring as the number five pound-for-pound boxer in the world
Donaire’s last three fights were won by knockouts but critics have questioned his choice of opponents. His last 3 opponents Wladimir Sidorenko, Hernan Marquez and Manuel Vargas were all dispatched by knockouts. Sidorenko was his first in the Bantamweight division after successfully defending his WBA Interim Super Flyweight title twice. T.
Fernando Montiel (44-2-2-34 KOs) is the current WBO and WBC Bantamweight champion. He is also the former WBO Flyweight and Super Flyweight champion. His last four fights were won by knockouts, none braving it beyond four rounds. Montiel is also rated by The Ring Magazine as the number seven pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
Fernando Montiel will be the stiffest challenge to Nonito Donaire's career thus far.
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Fight Fiesta Prediction: Nonito Donaire vs Fernando Montiel
Being bigger, Nonito Donaire may have to bully Montiel but I doubt if he would since Montiel has accurate punches. With Donaire's footwork and speed, this fight will go the distance since Montiel has a tested chin and he will not go down easy.
Nonito Donaire vs Fernando Montiel Prediction: Nonito Donaire via 12-round Unanimous Decision
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