Nonito Donaire vs. Simpiwe Vetyeka --- WHO WINS?

No less than Top Rank Promotions head honcho Bob Arum confirmed the news that Nonito Donaire (32-2-0, 21 knockouts) could get another shot at unified world titles. But bigger than that is the opportunity to become a five-division world champion. Arum told Phil Jay of World Boxing News that he is indeed working on setting up a fight between Donaire and Simpiwe Vetyeka (26-2-0, 26 KOs) of South Africa. Vetyeka gained worldwide popularity when he dethroned and retired Indonesian boxing legend Chris John in his last fight. The South African has fast hands and also has decent power. He stands taller than Donaire, a rare occurrence for the Filipino puncher. ............................................................. http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/bob-arum-confirms-unified-featherweight-title-opportunity-for-nonito-donaire-050528003-boxing.html

Comments (20)

Build_That_Wall

Donut be eating too many Donuts.

12y ago

RetroSpeed05

Im rooting for Nonito hope he comes back strong. Also for all the people bringing up the Darchinyan fight, Ya he was losing but who ever beat Vic in the fashion that Nonito did. He KO'd him twice. I mean Vic ain't no bum, a lot of people thought he also beat Mares, when Mares name was still hot and talks of him fighting Nonito was going on.

12y ago

PBP

Hmmmm.... Donaire has better natural abilities and athleticism. He's clearly got the speed advantage and MAYBE has the power advantage depending on if he carried his power up to featherweight. Vetyeka is a very decent boxer with a good jab, he's a decent counter puncher and he's ok defensively. Of course you have to consider his level of opposition outside of the Chris John upset which makes me somewhat skeptical.

12y ago

Build_That_Wall

Vic was beating this guy before he got Knocked out.

12y ago

brick_wall

Based on the Darchinyan fight, that's not an unreasonable position to take. Rigo shook that man badly. yeah the darchinyan fight showed he hasn't recovered from the rigo loss but it could also be because of the layoff and the surgery he had. i think this fight with vetyeka will really be the indication of where he's at with his boxing career.

12y ago

TRTboy

I think this fight is going to be a toss up. Once you neutralize donaire's left hook he does not really have anything to fall back on. He has insane speed but he never utilizes it properly. It's all hayemakers and he does not jab, he does not throw enough combinations. Donaire can be frustrating to watch. I like what I've seen of vetyeka. I like his skills. I can see him outboxing donaire if donaire doesn't land his power punch.

12y ago

thuggery

Is Vetyeka a mover/slickster type of fighter? Never seen him fight..

12y ago

TOBYLEE1

I'm going with Donaire. Unless it is a good boxer Nonito won't have too many problems with him. Before Rigo Donaire already was showing trouble trying to pin down a boxer or mover

12y ago

Black_Barty

It's not about that. Did Donaire look like the same to you vs a guy he had ALREADY KO'ed? Donaire was supposed to go in there and blitz this dude. But after Vic landed once he was gunshy. Sure Donaire won but he was being shutout and capitalized on a mistake. This guy he's facing isn't no 5'4" Vic either. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android That's a myth. Watch the fight again. Darch was winning rounds on activity, but Donaire landed most of the meaningful punches of the fight. If Donaire vs Vetyeka ever gets made and Donaire loses, I promise never to watch boxing again.

12y ago

_JSFD26_

not everyone is rigo so I will go for donaire.... It's not about that. Did Donaire look like the same to you vs a guy he had ALREADY KO'ed? Donaire was supposed to go in there and blitz this dude. But after Vic landed once he was gunshy. Sure Donaire won but he was being shutout and capitalized on a mistake. This guy he's facing isn't no 5'4" Vic either. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

12y ago

JOMS

not everyone is rigo so I will go for donaire....

12y ago

_JSFD26_

Quote: Originally Posted by .:: JSFD26 ::. He really has 26 KO's? I'll take him then. Once Donaire feels one of those hammers he gonna be in there looking like Rico Ramos. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android So everyone and their kid brother can beat Donaire? If that's the case, then what's so special about Rigo? Donaire is his only really noteworthy win. What these Rigo fans don't realize is that by trashing Donaire, they are crapping on their idol's resume. WTF are you talking about? Check bojangles' post. That's my reasoning for picking Vetyeka. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

12y ago

Black_Barty

He really has 26 KO's? I'll take him then. Once Donaire feels one of those hammers he gonna be in there looking like Rico Ramos. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android So everyone and their kid brother can beat Donaire? If that's the case, then what's so special about Rigo? Donaire is his only really noteworthy win. What these Rigo fans don't realize is that by trashing Donaire, they are crapping on their idol's resume.

12y ago

PainLucy

nonito got this!

12y ago

_JSFD26_

Quote: Originally Posted by .:: JSFD26 ::. Nevermind he has 16 KO's not 26. But I'll stick him just cause its Donaire. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android Based on the Darchinyan fight, that's not an unreasonable position to take. Rigo shook that man badly. Yea, it looked like it. He's listed at 5'7" too. I seriously think that eye is damaged. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

12y ago

bojangles1987

Nevermind he has 16 KO's not 26. But I'll stick him just cause its Donaire. :D Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android Based on the Darchinyan fight, that's not an unreasonable position to take. Rigo shook that man badly.

12y ago

Hougigo

I'm on Vetyka.... not convinced with Donaire at FW....and my opinion of him is dropping

12y ago

_JSFD26_

Nevermind he has 16 KO's not 26. But I'll stick him just cause its Donaire. :D Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

12y ago

jas

rigo finished donaire but nonito still probably beats this guy.

12y ago

_JSFD26_

He really has 26 KO's? I'll take him then. Once Donaire feels one of those hammers he gonna be in there looking like Rico Ramos. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

12y ago