Nonito Donaire Jr. vs. Fernando Montiel, Who will be left Standing?

Tomorrow will be the bantamweight clash between our own Nonito Donaire Jr. against Fernando Montiel of Mexico, about mid day here in the Philippines. I am among those praying for an action-packed bout and, of course, a win for Donaire.

Filipino Nonito Donaire Jr. vs. Mexican Fernando Montiel

Donaire is taller by 3 inches and has a longer reach by almost two inches over Montiel. But as Pacquiao proved against Margarito, speed trumps such physical advantages. Though sports bettors favor Donaire, Montiel is much more experienced and comfortable on this weight class and has knocked out more foes than Donaire, 33 - 17.

If previous press releases are to be believed, Donaire has improved a lot and a spectacular win over will move him closer to be the heir-apparent of Pacquiao.

And I hope that true to his words, Donaire will not just box around Montiel but give us a toe-to-toe fight. Legends are created by those boxers who give boxing fans a thrill of lifetime in the tradition of Morales-Barrera & Corrales-Castillo tiffs.

Go, Donaire and beat Montiel!

Image taken from here and here.