Watch Nonito Donaire vs Fernando Montiel

Watch Donaire vs Montiel Live this Saturday, February 19, 2011. Possibly the fight of the year for 2011 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. It will be the Philippines vs. Mexico as Bob Arum's Top Rank and Zanfer Promotions present Montiel vs Donaire. Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire (25-1, 17 KO's) will be taking on Mexican fighter Fernando "Cuchulito" Montiel (44-2-2, 34 KO's). For Montiel's Bantamweight (118 Lbs) titles,WBC and WBO. Donaire has won his last 24 fights in a row dating from 2001. His only defeat, the second fight of his career that year was against Rosendo Sanchez by unanimous decision. His latest victory was a KO in the fourth round over Wladimir Sidorenko on December 4th, 2010. He aggressively knocked down the Ukrainian star three times in round four for the victory. Previous to that fight he had impressed fight fans by fighting southpaw for the first five rounds of a bout against Hernan Marquez then turning right handed to defeat him by TKO in the eighth round on July 10, 2010.

Montiel is known for his patience, toughness and resilience. Thus, it is futile to expect him to get frustrated. He will continue to fight his way inside even if it would mean taking a few shots along the way. Montiel is on a four fight winning streak; he had a draw against Alejandro Valdez in 2009 and a split decision loss to Johnny Gonzalez in 2006. His last victory was a second round KO on December 10, 2010 over Jovanny Soto. Montiel is the fourth Mexican fighter to have won world titles in three different weight classes. Montiel knows Donaire's ribcage problems in the past and the gritty Mexican is an outstanding body puncher. Donaire's stiff jabs will be crucial to keep Montiel at bay, throwing occasional hooks and straights to mount his own offensive. That's what boxing analysts, enthusiasts, critics, and fans are thinking about the upcoming fight. Watch Donaire vs Montiel on HBO Boxing After Dark and the fight starts at 9:45pm.