Donaire Ugly But Effective In Outlasting Concepcion

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That Donaire threw less punches than has been usual for him is to me evidence that he indeed broke his hand early. The fluid fashion that he shifted tactics not only showed how many dimensions he has, but also how easily he can adjust, and, if we take the injury as fact, how well he can fight through pain. The kid knows ways to win in spite of adversity and that, there, is where one separates the true champions from the also-runs.

Although it was among the least spectacular of Nonito's wins, I cannot call it ugly. It is revealing and I like what I saw unveiled.

Ali, great as he was in his prime, did not stop both George Chuvalo and, later, Joe Bugner. Although I won't go so far as calling Concepcion "a Chuvalo" or "a Bugner, his well-known record of unusual durability, which was again on full display against Donaire, comes pretty close to either or both.

And, Ali did not even have to fight through pain in either hand in those fights.

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If there's anything good about it, it was Nonito handling the pressure well and his vast ring generalship was displayed splendidly for the world to see.

Not just because Nonito wasnt able to KO Rafael it was ugly. While this is probably the first time in a long while that Donaire didnt dominate that much, it was a good fight for him since he'll be going up in weight where competition would be tough. It was both fulfilling and a learning experience for him. Props to Concepcion for being game from the get-go.

This comment only applies to those who put Calderon down for doing the same thing.

I know papa ace is probably just pushing buttons when he says calderon is a good bicyclist but donaire looked not only like roy jones jr but he also reminded me of calderon. It seems he borrowed calderon's bicycle hey papa ace? LOL

I was more disappointed that bernabe was disqualified. I was looking forward to him beating luevano.

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some things i want to point on this fight for
Nonito Donaire.

1. he can handle pressure fighters
2. he has the stamina to box for 12 rounds.
3. a good chin, knowing that conception has power and may come at super bantam weight at fight night.

Cong**** to Donaire and Millegen . 2 bad bernabe is on a blood rush that he didnt heared the bell rang.

During the weighing, he was at SuperBantamweight, but during the fight night he was mostlikely at SuperFeatherwight!