I saw this bout differently.
I thought Donaire was stronger, faster, more accurate from the opening bell.
Montiel was getting tagged early and often. He was raked with a hook in the first round (a very similar punch to the finish).
Nonito was the right side here - and I think he would be anytime they fought. Just the better guy.
At least that's how I saw it.
As far as the Victor Conte angle, that info was widely available on the internet this week. HBO Sports even ran a piece Tuesday night that got a lot of publicity. The Conte info was critical in capping the fight - but it certainly wasn't hidden information. Nonito has been very up front about working with the guy (unlike Andre Ward who tried to keep it on the down low).
Also want to give props to weepaul, who said very early on this bout would be a wipeout, a slaughter. Very accurate prediction. Paulie, you were adamant with your pick, and you were spot on with this one. Congrats.
100% correct :0074. Nonito destroys him 10 out of 10. Bigger, stronger, faster, better defense. It's why Vic refused to rematch in spite of the bravado talk. Montiel's ONLY chance would have been to land a Sunday punch and the chance of that happening before he got tattoed was slim and none. Does anybody actually think Montiel would seek a rematch? Congrats all Nonito backers...the MUCH better fighter won :toast: :toast: :toast: