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By Cliff Rold - Headlining at the Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada, Philippines-born 27-year old WBA interim 115 lb. titlist and former IBF Flyweight titlist Nonito Donaire (23-1, 15 KO) of San Leandro, California, was stuck with a late replacement opponent for Saturday night’s card when his original foe bowed out due to medical reasons. Donaire sent the late replacement home early, starching 28-year old Manuel Vargas (26-4-1, 11 KO) of Mexico with an uppercut for the full count in round number three.
Donaire came into the contest at the division limit, Vargas one pound under at 114.
Demonstrably larger as he stepped forward at the opening bell, Donaire used his left jab to keep Vargas on the back foot right away. A leaping lead left hook just missed the mark for Donaire and a minute passed before Vargas stepped forward with a missing combination of blows. A jab and long right hand landed for Donaire and when Vargas attempted a response, he was fed a jarring left hook for his troubles. A left hook for Vargas was blocked and Donaire patiently stalked without throwing much in the final thirty seconds to round one. [Click Here To Read More]
Donaire came into the contest at the division limit, Vargas one pound under at 114.
Demonstrably larger as he stepped forward at the opening bell, Donaire used his left jab to keep Vargas on the back foot right away. A leaping lead left hook just missed the mark for Donaire and a minute passed before Vargas stepped forward with a missing combination of blows. A jab and long right hand landed for Donaire and when Vargas attempted a response, he was fed a jarring left hook for his troubles. A left hook for Vargas was blocked and Donaire patiently stalked without throwing much in the final thirty seconds to round one. [Click Here To Read More]
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