Naoya Inoue vs Nonito Donaire - Does Donaire have a chance?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by mark ant, Aug 5, 2019.


  1. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

    36,654
    16,562
    May 4, 2017
    Will this be as exciting as Naseem v Kelly in`97? Can Donaire land first?
    This content is protected
     
  2. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Live as if you were to die tomorrow Full Member

    22,743
    22,622
    Mar 5, 2012
    there's always a chance just not a good one
     
    Holler and George Crowcroft like this.
  3. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,461
    1,723
    Nov 20, 2007
    Absolutely. The key is timing Inoue's counter with his deceptive left hook, his career money punch. This worked like a charm vs. power-oriented boxer-punchers such as Montiel and Darchinyan, as a matter of fact, Donaire is this style's antidote. While Noni's well off his prime, Inoue may trust his power and speed too much to feel safe in there and could be his undoing. However, mathematically I still give Monsta the edge 2-1, but he has to be extremely vary of that left hand.
     
    Holler likes this.
  4. Tino

    Tino New Member Full Member

    5
    6
    Dec 14, 2016
    Absolutely! Let's see how Naoya reacts once he got hit by Nonito and vice versa.
     
    mark ant and titanic like this.
  5. RogerB

    RogerB THE OLD GREY WOLF!! Full Member

    638
    42
    Jan 28, 2009
    On Paper this is a great matchup , however in reality , i can see Naoya pitching a shutout for 8-9 rounds then taking a brave challenger in Nonito OUT!! Watch for the body work from Naoya
     
  6. Baneofthegame

    Baneofthegame Active Member Full Member

    1,136
    1,128
    Aug 19, 2017
    A slim chance at best.
     
  7. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

    36,654
    16,562
    May 4, 2017
    Surely a big shot will land before 8-9 rounds, if Naoya is landing a lot up to that point he will have taken Donaire out.