Nonito Donaire: The Growing Frustration with Inactivity

[Migs]

This is frustrating. I really enjoy watching Nonito Donaire fight. He's quick, powerful and a solid boxer. He's definitely smart in the ring although I think he was trying to hard to take Maldonado out early in his last fight, forgetting to box and took some shots that he normally could have avoided, not that it made much of a difference in the outcome.

[Mr. Ryan]

It really is sad that a fighter like Donaire who has proven to be telegenic cannot secure a television date. Even if it's not on TV in America, going over to Philippines or elsewhere could do some great things for Donaire in terms of activity.

He has become a huge star in the Philippines, stardom mixed with idle time is a recipe for disaster with young fighters.

[Domain]

Simple Answer Leave Gary Shaw, and Hire a better trainer then your dad like floyd sr.

All Donaire does is complain then leave your promoter why the hell you still with him? go to top rank or goldenboy or something.

[Gareth Ivanovic]

Yeah it seems like Donaire needs to leave Gary Shaw. With the 115lb division being pretty good at this point moving up would make sense. I hope he get's a fight soon and it's on TV because I like watching him fight.

[2501]

that really sucks. Im a big fan of Nonito Donaire and I'd like to see him in with some good competition soon.

[Scott9945]

Simple Answer Leave Gary Shaw, and Hire a better trainer then your dad like floyd sr.

All Donaire does is complain then leave your promoter why the hell you still with him? go to top rank or goldenboy or something.

If he has a valid contract with Gary Shaw he can't just walk away from it. It's like saying Albert Pujols should just go and play for the NY Yankees.

[Sttuddahboy619]

Donaire has talent and is exciting to watch.Don't know why G.Shaw hasn't set him up for bigger fights!

[Mr. David]

I think the answer is obvious... Move to Japan.

im going to have to agree, that division is loaded with native asians and mexicans and here in america that vic fight was one of the only profitable tv fights that could have been made.

Japan doesn't recognize the IBF.

[damian5000]

Who gives a **** about the IBF? I'm sure he doesn't, he just wants to fight.

[scap]

Something is going on and Im not about to blame it all on Gary Shaw...stories have many sides not just one or two.

With that said I think Donaire is an incredible young fighter that will be champ for many many years to come. His KO of Vic was awesome and like someone already pointed out was not a one punch victory it was a thorough 6 round ass kicking. His victory over Maldonado was about as perfect as you can be in our sport-his left hook is simply put one of the best shots thrown in the sport today.

I like many others will be waiting for Nonito's next outing!