Why is Donaire so heavily favored by the boxing public?

[danny711]

I think Montiel is over rated and has been lucky a few times now, Donaire has the edge in every department. I dont even think it will be overly competetive

I wonder if Donaire will be ready for the level of competition that Montiel will bring. He hasn't exactly fought top competition over the last few years.

[abdiel2k3]

hes on the cusp of the filipino wave
i really dont know why hes being picked
montiel is somethin to behold
power in both hands
fast and fluid and best of all, he thinks in their
one thing is for sure
its gonna b one hell of a fight

[BigStereotype]

Donaire is too quick and too skilled for Montiel to try and box him. So Cucholito is going to have to brawl him. Unfortunately, when he brawls, he gets really wild and leaves himself open to counters. Donaire's gonna pick him apart with the counter hook. KO 7.

[Clyde Barrow]

His size. Donaire looks a bit hulking at bantamweight. Montiel's resume craps on Donaire's and maybe he should be getting a bit more respect. But I can't see him beating a physically imposing bantamweight like Donaire. Donaire looks like he brought some serious power with him when he moved up in weight.

[danny711]

hes on the cusp of the filipino wave
i really dont know why hes being picked
montiel is somethin to behold
power in both hands
fast and fluid and best of all, he thinks in their
one thing is for sure
its gonna b one hell of a fight

Most are picking Donaire by landslide but I don't see it that way. This is surely his toughest fight.

[The Surgeon]

I wonder if Donaire will be ready for the level of competition that Montiel will bring. He hasn't exactly fought top competition over the last few years.

I know what u mean bud but just because a man hasnt faced and beat top guys dont mean he cant. He hadnt exactly ripped the world up before the Darchinyan fight but look what happened ther. Ur right tho he'd have been better prepared for this if he'd had better opposition of late
Still a Stoppage win for Donaire seems inevatable to me

[danny711]

I know what u mean bud but just because a man hasnt faced and beat top guys dont mean he cant. He hadnt exactly ripped the world up before the Darchinyan fight but look what happened ther. Ur right tho he'd have been better prepared for this if he'd had better opposition of late
Still a Stoppage win for Donaire seems inevatable to me

Don't get me wrong. My money is on Donaire. I just think it may be closer than many are saying.

I look forward to seeing how Donaire handles power.

[goblin213]

It's not about resumes, it's about who is the more skillful and talented fighter. How many people thought Andre Ward will be dominating the Super 6, when he hadn't faced anyone notable? I like Donaire in this fight, but I wouldn't be surprised if Montiel wins this. It's a 50/50 fight to me.

[Pullcounter]

cause montiel was getting outboxed by hasegawa before he landed the KO punch

[| THE KING |]

hes on the cusp of the filipino wave
i really dont know why hes being picked
montiel is somethin to behold
power in both hands
fast and fluid and best of all, he thinks in there
one thing is for sure
its gonna b one hell of a fight

Well said.. Montiel is a better boxer than people give him credit for. He picks his shots very well and when he lands them.. he makes them count.