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By Cliff Rold - It was over in a Filipino Flash.
Highly anticipated, within arguably the best weight class in the game in 2011, unified Bantamweight titlist Fernando Montiel accepted the challenge of former Flyweight champ Nonito Donaire.
Fans had waited to see the talented Donaire matched with someone deemed up the challenge. In 2007, fans had seen what was possible. Given a crack at IBF 112 lb. champ Vic Darchinyan, Donaire rose to the occasion and blitzed his way to the title with a blistering fifth round knockout.
In 2011, he outdid himself.
Knockout of the Year: Nonito Donaire TKO2 Fernando Montiel
Montiel had competed in some twenty title bouts, across three divisions, and lost only by decision to 2011 Hall of Famer Mark Johnson and big punching Jhonny Gonzalez. A blistering left hook from Donaire changed his life. [Click Here To Read More]
Highly anticipated, within arguably the best weight class in the game in 2011, unified Bantamweight titlist Fernando Montiel accepted the challenge of former Flyweight champ Nonito Donaire.
Fans had waited to see the talented Donaire matched with someone deemed up the challenge. In 2007, fans had seen what was possible. Given a crack at IBF 112 lb. champ Vic Darchinyan, Donaire rose to the occasion and blitzed his way to the title with a blistering fifth round knockout.
In 2011, he outdid himself.
Knockout of the Year: Nonito Donaire TKO2 Fernando Montiel
Montiel had competed in some twenty title bouts, across three divisions, and lost only by decision to 2011 Hall of Famer Mark Johnson and big punching Jhonny Gonzalez. A blistering left hook from Donaire changed his life. [Click Here To Read More]
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