WBO junior featherweight champion Nonito Donaire dominated, dropped and stopped Mexican warrior Jorge Arce at the end of the third round tonight in Houston, Texas.
From the outset it was clear that Donaire (31-1 20 KO) was the stronger fighter and Arce would have to take huge risks to get close enough to land.
It was a risk that paid off in spades for Donaire who hurt his foe whenever he came in and scored three knockdowns, the final coming in the closing seconds of round three and ending the night.
With the win Donaire solidifies his credentials for fighter of the year and improves to 4-0 in 2012.
Para sa mga delayed telecast viewers hehehe "@hecklerforever: Fearless Forecast: Donaire's going to knockout Arce in the third round :))"
— Eyriche Cortez (@pastor_ey) December 16, 2012
December boxing: Philippines 1 Mexico 1. Good job, Nonito Donaire. Congrats and keep it up.
— Mark Malcampo (@markmalcampo) December 16, 2012
I don't care what he weighs, Donaire's left hook could take out a truck.
— HBOboxing (@HBOboxing) December 16, 2012
Ang cool lang ni Donaire amidst all the boos. :)
— Chrizel Delos Santos (@ChrizelD) December 16, 2012
Both fighters started off round one slowly and cautious, but it was clear that Nonito Donaire had the quicker hands.
— NISSI ICASIANO (@Nissi_Icasiano) December 16, 2012
@davidcoldwell rather watch the smaller weights everyday of the week. The power & the speed like donaire there was class.
— Ricky Hatton MBE (@HitmanHatton) December 16, 2012
Just searched that donaire guy on YouTube I think he's actually going to be the next pacquaio
— Nobody. (@HoyItsPetee) December 16, 2012
Congratulations Donaire for the impressive win. You uplifted us again! Now back to reality, let's help our kababayans affected by Pablo.
— Ronwald Munsayac (@RonMunsayac) December 16, 2012
Sources: Top Rank and Bleacher Report
