Nonito Donaire Vs Fernando Montiel Fight Results: Changing Of The Guard

Its was touted as the biggest fight in the bantamweight division and for Nonito Donaire’s career it was.  On paper the fight had all the makings of a knockout finish as both Donaire and Montiel have knockout power but most followers of the sport expected a tighter battle except for Donaire.  Back in 2010 when the fight was finalized Nonito predicted he would stop the Los Mochis resident inside of two rounds and stop him he did with a counter left hook that would send Montiel to the ground twitching uncontrollably.  read more...

 

 

 

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GARCIA: DONAIRE VS MONTIEL IS GOING TO BE A WAR

Boxeo Mundial caught up with Chief Trainer Robert Garcia to discuss the showdown between Fernando Montiel (44-2-2-34KOs) and Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire (25-1-17KOs). "Montiel is a tough guy, and he brings a lot to the table. I haven't had the chance to study him yet and form a game plan. But Nonito is just going through guys right now" Stated Garcia. Donaire made quick work in his last fight scoring a very impressive 4th round knock out earlier this month which marked the third fight under the guidance of Garcia. Things are peaking at the right time between Garcia and Donaire which was evident as Team Donaire executed the perfect game plan which had Donaire executing his money punch (hook) clean and crisp. Timing is everything in boxing and the heading into the biggest fight of his career the timing couldn't be any better. read more...

 

 

 

 

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Well prepared - Fernando Montiel training hard for Nonito Donaire

Fernando Montiel has been hard at work for his Feb. 19 title defense against SF Bay Area resident and former flyweight champ Nonito Donaire.

Montiel (44-2-2, 34 KOs) has spent the past few weeks in Los Mochis, Mexico, where he has been training with his father and brother, with the focus on putting together the perfect gameplan for the fight. read more...

 

 

 

 

 

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Nonito Donaire vs. Fernando Montiel and the Top 10 Can't Miss Fights in February 2011

After a shallow month of boxing capped off by a somewhat disappointing Devon Alexander vs. Timothy Bradley mega-fight, February will take similar steps in featuring another significant middle-of-the-month fight in Nonito Donaire vs. Fernando Montiel.

Donaire has been sitting atop pound-for-pound lists for almost two years and is one of the boxing's most exciting fighters. He will be taking on Fernando Montiel, another pound-for-pound star ranked No. 1 in the bantamweight division. read more...

 

 

 

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Donaire says he has Montiel all figured out

MANILA, Philippines — Nonito Donaire, Jr. remains confident that he has Fernando Montiel’s numbers going into their much anticipated bantamweight showdown slated on February 19 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“You can’t teach old dog new tricks. He has tremendous power like he’s had for quite some time now,” said the 28-year-old Donaire, who carries a 25 win, 1-loss card that includes 17 victories via stoppage, as quoted in Mark Vester’s write-up posted at the Boxing Scene website. read more...

 

 

 

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Donaire vs. Montiel: Fernando needs take on some of the bigger stars after this fight

By Dave Lahr: WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel defends his titles against Filipino Nonito Donaire on February 19th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. While this is a decent little fight that Montiel has with the 28-year-old Donaire, it’s not the kind of big money fight that Montiel needs and wants so that he can have a nice cushy retirement. For that to happen, Montiel needs to think big and go after some real stars like Juan Manuel Lopez or Yuriorkis Gamboa. read more...

 

 

 

 

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Fernando Montiel vs Nonito Donaire Boxing Fight Prediction – February 19 2011

Fernando Montiel will fight Nonito Donaire in the Bantamweight division on February 19 which will decide who is the best fighter in the 118 pounds category. This is a battle for the top spot in the championship as the winner of this game can lay a claim for being the best in the business. read more...

 

 

 

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Nonito Donaire vs. Fernando Montiel Bantamweight Match (2011)

Aside from the Pacquiao vs. Mosley match that I am excitedly expecting to happen this coming May 2011 is the bantamweight championship match between Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (25-1-2, 17 KOs) and the Mexican boxing champ, Fernando Montiel (43-2-2, 33 KOs) which is scheduled for an action-packed 12-round bantamweight fight on February 19, 2011 in the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Read more...

 

 

 

 

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Donaire out to prove doubters wrong

MANILA, Philippines — Hounded by numerous distractions left and right, Nonito Donaire, Jr. has his eyes fixed on the prize as his “biggest day” to date inches closer — a February 19 dance with unified bantamweight titlist Fernando Montiel at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. read more...

 

 

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Donaire vs. Montiel: Blood, guts and pain – Watch Nonito crumble

By Dave Lahr: On February 19th, former IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire (25-1, 17 KO’s) is going to experience pain and suffering like he’s never felt before during his cushy 10 year pro career when he faces WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel (44-2-2, 34 KO’s) in a fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. read more...

 

 

 

 

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Donaire wants to go for early kill vs Montiel

More than his stunning win over Vic Darchinyan four years ago, Nonito Donaire considers his coming 12-round title fight with Mexican Fernando Montiel as the one that will define his boxing career.

“I’m taking on a great champion and I’m going to prove where I stand in boxing,” vowed the soft-spoken former world flyweight champion during the formal announcement of his Feb. 19 championship bout with Montiel Monday in Las Vegas for the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight belts. read more...

 

 

 

 

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Donaire bares fight plan

MANILA, Philippines — Nonito Donaire won’t waste time in trying to find out how tough is Fernando Montiel, the heavy-handed Mexican slugger he is going to face on Feb. 19 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

“The plan is to take it to him but also fight smart,” Donaire told the Bulletin from his training headquarters near San Francisco, California.

Donaire had kicked off his sparring sessions only last week and it is expected to intensify in the coming two weeks with the arrival of a couple more s parmates. read more...

 

 

 

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Donaire and Montiel Ready to Clash

Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire has been waiting for a big fight for a long time. Almost four years ago, huge underdog, Donaire stopped previously unbeaten and very popular Armenian champion, Vic "The Raging Bull" Darchinyan with a startling one punch left hook knock out. However, instead of meaningful money fights frustration and disappointment followed young star from Philippines. Disbelieving challenges ahead Nonito changed promoters. But even the best in the business Bob Arum of Top Rank could not accommodate the wishes of young star right away.  read more...

 

 

 

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Betting on the Fernando Montiel vs. Nonito Donaire Fight

When two of the top bantamweight fighters in the world clash in the Fernando Montiel vs. Nonito Donaire contest, we'll also see two of the top 10 pound for pound boxers on the planet in the same ring against one another. In a meeting between two highly skilled technicians, both packing serious punches, there's bound to be some great boxing betting action to be had. Check out all of the Montiel vs. Donaire odds and betting information here. read more...

 

 

 

 

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Montiel-Donaire will meet tomorrow in Las Vegas to start hyping their February 19th fight

By Dave Lahr: WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel (44-2-2, 34 KO’s) will be meeting with challenger Nonito Donaire (25-1, 17 KO’s) in a press conference to start generating excitement for their February 19th bout at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Montiel, a three time world champion, has to fend off the fast but limited Donaire in order to move on to bigger and better things in the future. The Donaire vs. Montiel fight will be shown on HBO’s Boxing After Dark at 9:45 PM ET/PT. read more...

 

 

 

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What will Donaire do when Montiel starts throwing bombs?

By Chris Williams: Former three time world champion Fernando Montiel (43-2-2, 33 KO’s) goes into his February 19th bout against former IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire (25-1, 17 KO’s) with a huge power advantage for their fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Donaire, 28, has decent power of his own, but not the one punch power that Montiel has going for him. Donaire is the type that needs to land a lot of shots to get his opponents out of there. Read more...

 

 

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Donaire-Montiel: February 19th will be a sad day for Nonito fans

By Dave Lahr: On February 19th, I see a lot of fans of Nonito Donaire (25-1, 17 KO’s) in mourning for their hero after he gets pounded by WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel (44-2-2, 34 KO’s) in their fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is going to be one of those beatings where Donaire will be wondering where he’s at afterwords as he’s woken up from being knocked out by Montiel. read more...

 

 

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