Which of these do you think beats Nonito Donaire at Junior Featherweight?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by haworths623, Aug 17, 2012.


  1. haworths623

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    Toshiaki Nishioka
    Guillermo Rigondeaux
    Abner Mares
    Anselmo Moreno
    Jorge Arce

    Poll included.
     
  2. haworths623

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    I think Doanire beats all of them. In order of who gives Nonito the most trouble I'd go:

    5. Arce-I think he's ready made for Donaire and gets starched early.

    4. Nishioka- Gonna come forward more than Rigondeaux and Moreno - which will play into ND's hands and scores a mid-late rounds KO

    3. Mares- See Nishioka, I believe Mares fairs slightly better due to his youth and athletism than Nishioka

    2. Moreno- I believe he will last the distance and pinch a few rounds but won't take many risks

    1. Rigondeaux- His style would be awkward for Donaire, I won't engage as much as Mares/ Arce but Donaire would win in a largely uneventful fight.
     
  3. haworths623

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    intresting that the vast majority of people think that Rigo beats Nonito...

    :think
     
  4. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Mares has the best chin of the bunch & IMO is the only fighter of the above who can possiblly hurt Donaire.

    I say Abner.
     
  5. GoldenArms

    GoldenArms Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    If Nishioka can land his straight left hand often enough he can pull the upset. He's a good fighter but is getting old and just isn't on Donaire's level. I think he get stopped by Donaire.

    Mares doesn't hit that hard....and definitely not hard enough to hurt Donaire. Once he starts trading left hooks, Donaire puts him to sleep.

    Rigo has a shot if he can avoid getting hit on the jaw because we all know he's packing fine Cuban glass.

    Moreno is the most skilled fighter on this list imo. I think he loses on the cards vs Donaire though.
     
  6. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    Rigo would beat him IMO.

    Moreno would be 50/50.

    The rest get clearly beat.
     
  7. Kid Cubano

    Kid Cubano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    interesting how majority of people disagree with you:lol::lol:
     
  8. haworths623

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    Not sure about that. Didn't Vic Darchinyan drop him?
     
  9. haworths623

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    Pretty much agree with everything you say................however you voted for Arce to beat him?
     
  10. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    I think a perfectly conditioned and serious (no showboat or lunge for the KO) Donaire will stop all of these guys.

    However, since he does. I feel that among the list, it's Rigo who will be much harder to fight. Not because of how great Rigo is, but of how two counter puncher collide. Donaire would probably say to hell with it take the initiative and end up fighting sloppy.
     
  11. Royal-T-Bag

    Royal-T-Bag Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'd favor Rigo and Moreno over Donaire

    50/50 vs Mares
     
  12. locard

    locard Boxing Addict banned

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    Rigo and Mares, though not easily
     
  13. SportsLeader

    SportsLeader Chilling Full Member

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    Nah, Mares wouldn't beat him. Different leagues of fighter.
     
  14. haworths623

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    :deal
     
  15. PabstBlueRibbon

    PabstBlueRibbon She needs the D. Full Member

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    Moreno has the best chance. Rigo and Mares are only 50/50