Donaire needs a publicist to teach him...

he was very humble especially when kellerman tried to ttrick him with the pac question he was carefull with his words.
You can see that he really really wants to be accepted and loved by his people like pac.

 

Not necessarily aimed at you, newby, but I don't get it. When guys like Tim Bradley who speak confidently of themselves and goad other opponents, he gets praised for it and is considered as someone who's keeping it real. But when Noni says something simple as the above, he needs to watch his mouth and be more humble?

Like I said, it's not you that I'm talking about. It's just that I noticed quite a few others get irked off by him for just petty things, and I don't understand why.

 

I think because of his origin people expect him to act like pac and be humble in win. Donaire isnt pac and can say whatever he wants as long as he backs it up, I tought his interview was good he was very humble and gratefull yet had confident in his abilities, that a good mix.

 

Bantamweight is stacked with good fighters. In April you have the final of Showtime's Bantamweight Tournament Joseph Agbeko-Abner Mares and the other Champion Anselmo Moreno whilst unknown is very talented.

Mares is with Golden Boy so if he wins it won't happen, Agbeko is with King so that would be more likely to happen. Agbeko especially would be a good fight he is very physically strong and he is a good orthodox fighter, it would interesting to see how Donaire would deal with him.

 

I guess he annoys me when he jumps around the ring like a teenage girl. Others may be annoyed by similar things, so when he conducts his interviews, I guess those things are transferred over when he speaks, and they're just put off by him.

 

This thread is rediculous. There is nothing wrong with being cocky. Everyone's personality is different.

What is it when white people HATE when a minority acts cocky? Just admire the talent in the ring & stop being emotional. Yall really take it personal when a guy shows he's cocky.

 

I think he is humble. Yeah, it would have been nice to say something like I fought a great champion tonight in Montiel, or whatever, but it was an emotional fight for him and it was his moment. Hes a very confident person as all champions are. I do think he is likeable but he is one of those personalities that could easily slip into the unlikeable category over time imo. Hopefully im wrong. Im a big fan of Donaire. His story seems a lot like Shane Mosley to me. He had a falling out with his father (uglier than Shanes) and I also sense that his wife plays a big role in his career like Shanes did. I heard her in an interview and dont care much for her and her influence on him definately plays a role. Thats not to say it hasnt worked in his favor either, but over time it cause problems. All in all, I think was gracious enough last night and was spectacular in the ring. He is a special talent.

 

newby Johnson,

Good post. I get what you mean. I actually have similar feelings towards Tim Bradley. And to be honest, I probably do find Noni a tad bit annoying. I was gutted seeing Montiel get knocked out like that, and watching Donaire dance around the ring whilst the poor guy was out of it.

Bloody hell, even I'm criticising him for petty things now. I guess we all do it.

 

maybe tricked isnt the right word, when he asked would you one day fight pacquiao? I tought nonito handled that question really well.

 

His wife is hot.