Before the Marroquin fight I believed Donaire-Rigondeaux was a toss-up, with Nonito having the edge. Now I feel that Rigo simply isn't ready yet. If they were to fight today, I would definitely favor Donaire. I can see Guillermo being even more tentative than usual, in the ring with a known puncher like Nonito. That would get him outworked. And if Marroquin could rock Rigo, Donaire might actually take him out. "El Chacal" is only eleven fights into his pro career. He needs more work. He'll improve. Hopefully my concerns about his chin are overdone.
After seeing Rigondeux staggered by left hooks from a C+/B- level fighter in Marroquin, and on top of that getting knocked down by a jab in the Cordoba fight...
Donaire by KO.
I voted the same way for the same reasons. I hope Donaire stays at 122. I think he has maxed out at that weight. He is almost 30 years old, not a growing boy. If he keeps moving up in weight someone good will beat him.
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