Don't know about Masao. Does he were a Dieppa kind of fighter, you know nice counter attacks and 1-2 combinations.
I'd have to see Donaire go deep with someone before picking him over Ohba, though Donaire is definitely a good young fighter. Ohba was what some considered the Japanese Salvador Sanchez, considering his young death when he had already shown so much and would've only shown so much more. He was a fighter who took time to get his groove in a fight though, a slow starter. He was hurt early on in fights with Chionoi and another(the name slips me) but showed his heart and ability to come back from adversity by stopping both in later rounds. Based on this, I don't think Donaire stops him, though he is capable of hurting him, and if the fight goes down to the wire I see Ohba taking over down the stretch. Donaire is a good, skilled boxer, but I don't see him able to outbox Ohba at his best. Ohba had a very good, workmanlike jab and right cross, put his punches together very well. Haven't seen enough Donaire to choose him over Ohba, being as I can't see him stopping him(though he could hurt him) and I don't see him out-boxing him.
Going with a more relevant matchup in today's scene, how do you think Donaire might do against Hasegawa? Donaire has fought at BW before a few times, and fits 115 quite well, so a fight there or at a catchweight of like 116 or something could be a good one. Donaire's left hook vs Hasegawa's left straight. I'd have to favor Hasegawa based on the weights they're at currently though. Based on skill, I think Donaire could get it done though. Hasegawa is often pretty lazy(usually depending on the level fighter he's up against) and could end up paying for it if he's not careful. He is very impressive when pressed or when the opponent starts to bring the fight though, which Donaire would. Donaire has some great pop on his punches, but Hasegawa's hands are lightning when he lets them go. Hasegawa vs Mijares is another interesting one whenever Mijares is planning to move up. Would have to favor Mijares, but Hasegawa could hurt him.
I think Hasegawa wins a close decision over Donaire. The weight has a lot to do with this pick because from what I've seen of Hasegawa (vs Sahaprom and Vetyeka), Donaire looks to be more skilled, have better timing, more powerful, and a little sharper with more snap in his punches. If Donaire moves up and proves himself at 116-118 against better fighters, I would favor him. In a P4P sense, both are talented, but Donaire a little more so.
I may agree. I don't neccessarily think Donaire is more talented, just a little tighter and better technically. Hasegawa is a lot looser, yet lazier at times than Donaire. Hasegawa is capable of letting loose though, very quick, sharp combos when he lets them go.
