Who do you guys think poses the biggest risk to Donaire from 118-126 over the next two years? I say two years because I want to include prospects that will have developed in that time. Assume that current top featherweights are still capable of making weight. What guys beat him, or make it a pick'em fight?
If Agbeko beats Mares clearly he has a big chance at beating Donaire also.
At 122 Rigondeaux is the best possible fight, and at 126 he has a lot of threats even Juanma is a dangerous opponent, I don't know how Donaire will look at 126 but based on my own logic I think once or if he moves up to 126 the way he walk through opponents like he did against flyweights and super flyweights is over.
he almost quit against remmillard because his stomach was hurting
the knock on garcia is that he's a bit soft
and that he's not a killer
donaire would stop him
We'll agree to disagree there.Fighting ill is not soft in my book.Donaire is currently 2 weight classes under Mikey,Mikey has solid technique,power & fundimentals.Mikey stops him imo.
Mikey Garcia beats Donaire. He reminds me of Marquez, just stronger.
he almost quit against remmillard because his stomach was hurting
the knock on garcia is that he's a bit soft
and that he's not a killer
donaire would stop him
Good list. What about Mikey Garcia?
yeah i don't think robert garcia is going to train somebody to beat up his younger brother
i'd put gamboa at the top of the list
i don't think any bantamweight is going to be able to take those punches
mares and agbeko are warriors with solid chins
and i'd give agbeko the better chance because he's a bit less offensive than mares
but i honestly think donaire stops them both
his punches on sidorenko and montiel were chilling
bantamweights just don't punch like that
they don't. he hits like a lightweight
a lot of great fights for him if Nonito Donaire just moves up he shouldn't even be fighting at 118 IMO.
Donaire vs Gamboa and donaire vs Russell Jr would be a great FOTY match up
Yea, but I doubt any of these fights will ever happen. That's the problem with boxing.
There's also Salido. I want these four to face each other.
The problem I have with Gamboa is his arrogance. He is so damn good that he makes himself vulnerable. I can see him throwing caution to the wind and opening himself up to huge shots just to prove a point. Can he keep a cool head?
agree I hate when he fight with his hands down the guy don't even respect salido's right hands at all
Since he is camping at 118. He should face the winner of Agbeko/Mares. And then move on up.
That sounds good. I just want him to get to 126 before the guys there go somewhere else! I must see a fight between him and one of the four guys I mentioned earlier.
A lot of people are writing off Agbeko, but I believe he can keep up with him. I don't want to see Donaire vs Moreno, Moreno will be on his bike all night, that's a promise.
man gamboa is smart when he want to be and his power/speed/footwork is ridiculous
that will be a beautiful technical war if they fight
The problem I have with Gamboa is his arrogance. He is so damn good that he makes himself vulnerable. I can see him throwing caution to the wind and opening himself up to huge shots just to prove a point. Can he keep a cool head?
I think he could handle it at 126. He has a pretty damn big frame--he could even be better.
man gamboa is smart when he want to be and his power/speed/footwork is ridiculous
that will be a beautiful technical war if they fight
a lot of great fights for him if Nonito Donaire just moves up he shouldn't even be fighting at 118 IMO.
Donaire vs Gamboa and donaire vs Russell Jr would be a great FOTY match up
i dont think donaire can survive gamboa if "El tornado" fight smart like in his last fight and we dont know how good donaire will be at 126 no everybody can take the "manny pack"
I think he could handle it at 126. He has a pretty damn big frame--he could even be better.