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By Jake Donovan - The talent long ago suggested that Nonito Donaire was destined for greatness. All that he needed was the big wins to match the potential.
Saturday night provided that part of the formula, in a very big way.
Making his HBO-televised debut, Donaire confirmed his pound-for-pound credentials with an explosive second round knockout of unified bantamweight titlist Fernando Montiel on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Both fighters weighed in at the bantamweight limit of 118 lb.
Donaire was dominant in the early going, providing instant justification to the surprisingly high 2 ˝-1 betting odds in his favor. Montiel tried to establish proper distance to land his right hand, but was instead rocked by a counter left hook over the top. Donaire’s precision punching also left the soon-to-be ex-champ with a nick over his eye.
Fortunately for Montiel, the cut would never become a factor.
Unfortunately for Montiel, Donaire’s punching power was a major factor.
The full effect of the Filipino’s punching power was felt late in the second. Montiel appeared to settle down and time Donaire, taking advantage of the rare moments when the Filipino would overcommit on a punch. [Click Here To Read More]
Saturday night provided that part of the formula, in a very big way.
Making his HBO-televised debut, Donaire confirmed his pound-for-pound credentials with an explosive second round knockout of unified bantamweight titlist Fernando Montiel on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Both fighters weighed in at the bantamweight limit of 118 lb.
Donaire was dominant in the early going, providing instant justification to the surprisingly high 2 ˝-1 betting odds in his favor. Montiel tried to establish proper distance to land his right hand, but was instead rocked by a counter left hook over the top. Donaire’s precision punching also left the soon-to-be ex-champ with a nick over his eye.
Fortunately for Montiel, the cut would never become a factor.
Unfortunately for Montiel, Donaire’s punching power was a major factor.
The full effect of the Filipino’s punching power was felt late in the second. Montiel appeared to settle down and time Donaire, taking advantage of the rare moments when the Filipino would overcommit on a punch. [Click Here To Read More]
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