Saturday, February 19, 2011

Nonito Donaire Knocks Out Fernando Montiel in Second Round; Earned 2 Boxing Titles


Pinoy-American bantamweight boxer Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire knocks out Mexican opponent Ferdinand Montiel in the second round of their fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila).

In the first round, Montiel showed that he has experience and skills in the division by consistently evading Donaire's attacks.

Donaire kept being aggressive but his punches failed to land on Montiel.

In the second round, Donaire then played it down by accepting Montiel's attacks. The Filipino played with his improved defense and evaded the countering Montiel.

A minute before the round concluded, an energetic Donaire then powered a left hook to Montiel's face knocking him down to victory.

With the win, Donaire bagged the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization bantamweight crowns.

Donaire now ups his record to 26-1 with 18 KOs.


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Source: martilyo


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