Donaire in the mainstream British press

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Jack, Feb 27, 2011.


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  1. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Pretty significant, I think. He's been touted as the "new Pacman" by the British press. Obviously if a fighter is going to be a huge star, they need to be known internationally, so hopefully this is a sign that Donaire is actually moving towards superstardom. It's rare any fighter gets column inches like he has in The Mirror, so it's even more significant that it's a rising star, even though Donaire is currently in his prime.

    Good to see though. Donaire is a terrific fighter who deserves the title of the "new Pacman".
     
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  2. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    His performance against Montiel is an ATG level performance.

    I'm not saying he is an ATG, just saying it was that caliber of performance.
     
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  3. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    I wish people would judge him as nonito without comparising him to pac (e.g. messi-maradona). I really see him being a big star I hope he makes it.
     
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  4. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I don't think it's hyperbole to say that. Montiel really is a very good fighter and Donaire walked through him. I don't think Donaire would have any problems mixing it up with Pacquiao, Barrera, Morales or Naseem in the lighter weights.
     
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  5. Kingkazim

    Kingkazim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It really depends on who Donaire fights in the future.

    A few more performances like the Montiel one and I wouldnt be surprised to see him on Soccer AM.
     
    Kingkazim, Feb 27, 2011
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  6. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, the key with him now is to ensure he doesn't have another few years like he's had post-Darchinyan. He should have fought much better opponents than he did in that time period.
     
    Jack, Feb 27, 2011
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  7. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    Sucks to be compared to someone else just because of your ethnicity, but the press can't hurt, I guess.
     
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  8. Kingkazim

    Kingkazim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fighting the winner of Mares/Agbeko would be the perfect start

    And then move up in weight probably
     
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  9. JoeLaTurkey

    JoeLaTurkey Active Member Full Member

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    How long until the PED accusations begin? :-(

    What the hell's a hotshot boxing star gotta do to avoid suspicion?
     
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  10. Kingkazim

    Kingkazim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Blood tests between rounds :think
     
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  11. GTSK

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    Nonitos already an ATG. You should watch more boxing.
     
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  12. rmain

    rmain New Member Full Member

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    A few more performances like the Montiel one and I wouldnt be surprised to see him on Soccer AM

    tubes and don oh yeah
     
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  13. falcom

    falcom Active Member Full Member

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    urine test every round....you pee on the ring live ppv..:rofl:rofl:rofl
     
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  14. antcull

    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He hasn't even beaten a career Bantamweight yet and you already think he would hang with those 4 at 122-130?

    I know he looks to have the frame for it but it is FAR too early to be thinking along these lines. People need to take a step back with Donaire.
     
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  15. dangerousity

    dangerousity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Considering extremely light weight fighters (below FW) usually dont get any press at all, thats quite impressive he makes international news.
     
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