What a big break indeed to Alejandro Santiago's career as even ranked 6 by the WBC, he now has the opportunity to take the Bantamweight title.
A long gap age difference between Donaire and Santiago but I hope others won't just point out the age as a possible hindrance here for the former. Good to know that Donaire didn't wait for long and that the negotiation is being organized right away to set up the match for the vacant WBC Bantamweight title.
Still looking forward though for the "Filipino Flash" to winning that match. I want to see if Donaire still "has it".
I am glad that Donaire does not have to wait for an eliminator fight as he simply cannot afford to do so right now, and this is a good opportunity for Santiago as well, as you say it is rare for someone that is ranked that low to be given a chance, but since Inoue left all the belts vacant everyone that is worth something on the division is trying to put themselves on the best position possible and this is opening the door for someone like Santiago to get an opportunity at a world title.
Yes, we are all glad when we heard that Donaire will have this chance again and this time against Santiago.
So no more speculation as who will be his next opponent for the belt, we though first it was Moloney and then he back out. And then there is a eliminator fight in March for 2 of the best rank as well, a Thailander and Filipino and we thought the winner will face Donaire for the belt. But we are all happy that scenario is not happening and Donaire doesn't have to wait.