Fernando Montiel vs. Nonito Donaire, billed as Think Fast!, was a professional boxing match contested on , for the WBC and WBO bantamweight championship.
Background The bout pitted 2 fighters both on The Ring's Top 10 pound-for-pound list against each other.Thomas E. "Donaire to fight Montiel in November." BoxingNews24.com July 11, 2010. Accessed July 13, 2010.Satterfield L. "Arum: If Donaire Beats Montiel, Vasquez Jr. is Next." BoxingScene.com July 13, 2010. Accessed July 13, 2010.
The fight Donaire rocked Montiel with a left hook that sent the champion to the canvas. He was able to make it to his feet and allowed to continue, but after two more punches from Donaire, the referee stepped in and waved an end to the bout at 2:25 of Round 2. Donaire controlled most of the first round, landing a left hook that briefly stunned Montiel and came out swinging in the second round, landing a few combinations before stunning the champion with a solid hook that all but ended the fight.
Aftermath After his victory Donaire was promoted to 3rd in Ring Magazine's "pound for pound" rankings, behind only Juan Manuel Márquez and Sergio Martínez."Number three." Craveonline.com.
On February 28, resolutions moved by Pia Cayetano and Manuel Lapid were passed by the senate of the Philippines that Donaire be congratulated and commended for being an outstanding Filipino boxer and for bringing honor and pride to the country."Senate adopts resolutions commending Donaire." Senate.gov.ph. February 28, 2011. Accessed April 14, 2013.
Undercard Confirmed bouts: Winner Loser Weight division/title belt(s) disputed Result Mike Jones Jesús Soto KarassNABA, NABO, & WBC Continental Americas Welterweight titlesUnanimous decisionPreliminary bouts Mark Melligen Gabriel MartinezWelterweight (10 rounds)Unanimous decision Mike Alvarado Dean HarrisonLight Welterweight (8 rounds)4th round RTD Mickey Bey Jose HernandezLightweight (8 rounds)Majority Draw Yordenis Ugás Carlos MusquezWelterweight (6 rounds)Unanimous decision Rodrigo García Gerald JordanLight Middleweight (4 rounds)Unanimous decision Ignacio Garcia Armando DorantesWelterweight (4 rounds)Majority decision
Broadcasting Country Broadcaster Sport1 HBO
References
External links HBO