Fernando Montiel and Nonito Donaire will finally showcase their respective skills for the much-awaited fight between two of the greatest bantamweight boxers. Montiel the depending WBO & WBC Bantamweight champion will try to revenge the defeat of his fellow Mexicans against eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao.
Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire had a special blend of speed and power. With a record a 25-1 with 17 knock-outs and was listed as one of the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Donaire promised an all-out knock-out game against equally impressive Mexican fighter Fernando Montiel. Montiel holds the WBO and WBC Bantamweight championships with a record of 44-2-2 with 34 knock-outs.
Fernando Montiel have records of defeating Filipino boxers with his powerful left hook. Z Gorres and Ciso Morales have bowed down to Montiel. Donaire had a 2-1 advantage against Montiel because of height, reach and speed. Donaire’s switch-hitting fighting style will have a chance to confuse the Mexican. He can deliver a natural right hander as well as southpaw jabs with power punches.
Donaire’s win against Montiel will further propelled his status to greater heights. He will face the greatest challenge in his entire boxing career. The world are closely watching this fight that will be held in Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday 9:25 p.m. Eastern Time. It will be shown live in HBO pay per view.