This weekend fast rising superstar Nonito Donaire seeks to make a statement that he is the next big thing as he takes on upset minded Jeffrey Mathebula, the IBF junior featherweight champ. As Manny Pacquiao reaches the back end of his storied career, a new Filipino sensation is ready to emerge.
ProBoxingInsider.com caught up with some professional fighters to gauge their opinion on who will come out on top in this clash.
Mickey Bey: i think donaire will win by decision
Brandon Gonzales: I don’t know anything about mathebula, but having higher profile matches in the near future and trying to make doniare the next pacman, I don’t see TR putting him in with a huge threat. I can see mathebula lasting the full 12 if he uses his height. Nonito UD
Cortez Bey: Its hard to go against nonito right now so I pick him, but I’ve never saw his opponent fight so I don’t know how good of a fight he can put up. The only guy in that class I give a chance with nonito is rigondeaux
Jeff Mayweather: I would say Donaire because I know nothing at all about the other guy so that makes it easy for me
Lanell Bellows: I think nonito donaire wins I think it will be closer in earlier rounds but if it makes it late donaire doesn’t let up… Or tire… I believe when it’s all said and done donaire will be the best Filipino to ever lace up the gloves the ceiling for that guy is unbelievable…
Jessie Vargas: think Nonito will win by unanimous decision. he is a good all around boxer and I think it will be hard to defeat him
Pro’s picking Donaire: 6
Pro’s picking Mathebula: 0
