Comments Thread For: Oubaali Out; Nonito Donaire-Emmanuel Rodriguez Set For 12/19 On Showtime

[Griever0730]

This is how I feel. I was looking forward to the matchup between Oubaali and Nonito. Rodriguez is about as good of a replacement as one could get. I had no clue who was going to win between the Frenchman and Donaire, I think the Filipino Flash gets Rodriquez out of there in the late rounds.

I expect Boots to stop Dulorme. The Puerto Rican could have beaten James in his last fight but just didn't do enough. He's solid but I think he will be overwhelmed by the skills and physical ability of Ennis.

Rooting for both my PR guys, but both are probably getting stopped. Donaire's size at 118 is still a big difference-maker despite his age. Dulorme has fast hands, but he is chinny and Ennis got power so I don't see him making it to the finish line. Should both be entertaining while they last.

[Boricua181]

Well, I'm wrong in my predictions of fights about as much as I'm right. Probably a little more. Just because I love the fight game doesn't mean I know what I'm talking about!

That's more than fair, and your assessments were logical. I was just showing my favoritism towards a fellow countrymen in Emmanuel Rodriguez. I believe that his career has been affected by months of inactivity between months. Fighting only once, or twice a year doesn't keep a boxers skill sets, or instincts at their best. This fight is only a month away, so we'll see what Emmanuel Rodriguez is made of. We already know that Nonito Donaire is been a very good, if he would've beaten Naoya Inoue he would've really added more stature to his career accomplishments.

[PrBoxing88]

I think Rodriguez has everything to outbox Donaire. Can't wait.