[Boxing] Nonito Donaire vs Alejandro Santiago for WBC bantamweight (july15,2023

[Sanitough]

We never know how long because they have not become champions yet. Maybe we have to wait for that to happen first before we discuss the possibility of an unification fight. If Donaire wins and Moloney wins their respective fights, then maybe promoters will be interested in making the fight happen. It could be considered a big fight, which means it will generate a lot of money.

The problem for Moloney is that even if ducking out Donaire at this time in a way makes sense, as there is no point to try so hard to push for a belt when the four of them are out there for anyone good enough to get one, so even if the fans are not happy with his decision we can understand it, however if both of them become champions and then he ducks Donaire again despite his age then that is the same as admitting as he does not think he has any chance against Donaire, and any benefits he may get from being a champion will evaporate.

Choosing to fight an opponent that he believes he can beat and then moving on to a unification fight with Donaire is a smart move for him. This is an easier path to take compared to going up against one of the best in this division, which could potentially put his chances of winning the belt at risk. Whatever his plan may be, it's a viable strategy, and hopefully, we'll see both fighters in action in the future.

[mirakal]

We never know how long because they have not become champions yet. Maybe we have to wait for that to happen first before we discuss the possibility of an unification fight. If Donaire wins and Moloney wins their respective fights, then maybe promoters will be interested in making the fight happen. It could be considered a big fight, which means it will generate a lot of money.

The problem for Moloney is that even if ducking out Donaire at this time in a way makes sense, as there is no point to try so hard to push for a belt when the four of them are out there for anyone good enough to get one, so even if the fans are not happy with his decision we can understand it, however if both of them become champions and then he ducks Donaire again despite his age then that is the same as admitting as he does not think he has any chance against Donaire, and any benefits he may get from being a champion will evaporate.

Choosing to fight an opponent that he believes he can beat and then moving on to a unification fight with Donaire is a smart move for him. This is an easier path to take compared to going up against one of the best in this division, which could potentially put his chances of winning the belt at risk. Whatever his plan may be, it's a viable strategy, and hopefully, we'll see both fighters in action in the future.

I completely agree with you. Ultimately, it is the promoters who are in control and who make the decisions on what direction to take a boxer. Since they are the ones investing in the boxer, they always look for opportunities where the boxer will become more popular and stay relevant in boxing. At the end of the day, it is all about business and using strategies to retain the value of their boxers.

However, there will come a time when the promoters will have to take risks and match their fighters against tougher opponents. Until then, we will have to wait and see what moves they make.

[Hypnosis00]

However, there will come a time when the promoters will have to take risks and match their fighters against tougher opponents. Until then, we will have to wait and see what moves they make.

As boxing fans and bettors, we have no choice but to wait for that moment when we can witness a unification fight. While this won't be Donaire's first time in a championship fight, we want to see him become a unified champion since Inoue is no longer in this division.

Therefore, I hope the promoters don't play games and give Donaire what he deserves, which is a big fight. His time in boxing is limited, and he deserves a chance to achieve his goals before he retires.

[yazher]

As boxing fans and bettors, we have no choice but to wait for that moment when we can witness a unification fight. While this won't be Donaire's first time in a championship fight, we want to see him become a unified champion since Inoue is no longer in this division.

Therefore, I hope the promoters don't play games and give Donaire what he deserves, which is a big fight. His time in boxing is limited, and he deserves a chance to achieve his goals before he retires.

That's good and there will be no other good thing to have when they retired than unifying all the best in their current weight division. since Donaire still has the power and speed because he is still getting intense training, he can go and take this chance before he finally put down his gloves but before that, he should put a lot of effort to win his next fight first and think about that after he wins it. He needs to focus on this one and get into the right shape to unify all the belts and become one of the legends in this sport.

[carlfebz2]

As boxing fans and bettors, we have no choice but to wait for that moment when we can witness a unification fight. While this won't be Donaire's first time in a championship fight, we want to see him become a unified champion since Inoue is no longer in this division.

Therefore, I hope the promoters don't play games and give Donaire what he deserves, which is a big fight. His time in boxing is limited, and he deserves a chance to achieve his goals before he retires.

That's good and there will be no other good thing to have when they retired than unifying all the best in their current weight division. since Donaire still has the power and speed because he is still getting intense training, he can go and take this chance before he finally put down his gloves but before that, he should put a lot of effort to win his next fight first and think about that after he wins it. He needs to focus on this one and get into the right shape to unify all the belts and become one of the legends in this sport.

Sounds simple but this would be tough and its true that he might considering on hanging up his gloves on the time he would unify all the belts of this current division that he belongs in.If he do decide to retire after

on achieving this record then it wouldn't really be that a bad exit imho.If ever he would lose this one (unlikely) then it wont really be still that bad to continue out and chase up some another fight.

It is really just that not really good looking if you do hang up your gloves or retire on a loss. Well, its just my own perception if ever im a boxer but it not
really that appealing at all on that certain state.

[danherbias07]

As boxing fans and bettors, we have no choice but to wait for that moment when we can witness a unification fight. While this won't be Donaire's first time in a championship fight, we want to see him become a unified champion since Inoue is no longer in this division.

Therefore, I hope the promoters don't play games and give Donaire what he deserves, which is a big fight. His time in boxing is limited, and he deserves a chance to achieve his goals before he retires.

That's good and there will be no other good thing to have when they retired than unifying all the best in their current weight division. since Donaire still has the power and speed because he is still getting intense training, he can go and take this chance before he finally put down his gloves but before that, he should put a lot of effort to win his next fight first and think about that after he wins it. He needs to focus on this one and get into the right shape to unify all the belts and become one of the legends in this sport.

Sounds simple but this would be tough and its true that he might considering on hanging up his gloves on the time he would unify all the belts of this current division that he belongs in.If he do decide to retire after

on achieving this record then it wouldn't really be that a bad exit imho.If ever he would lose this one (unlikely) then it wont really be still that bad to continue out and chase up some another fight.

It is really just that not really good looking if you do hang up your gloves or retire on a loss. Well, its just my own perception if ever im a boxer but it not
really that appealing at all on that certain state.

And I do believe that is Nonito Donaire's goal before he retires.
Either after winning this and a title defense or winning this and then unifying 2 titles should be enough. I mean, he should also realize that there would be a big gap of age against other champions and he might want to cool it down. It's not like I doubt his skill set, but age is such an ass that if it hits you, there nothing you can do about it.

Oh and congratulations to @Questat @OP.
I've tried searching about the fight for recent news and updates and I saw your thread being on the 1st page, 4th link that is being recommended by Google upon using these search codes/names. (whatever they call it)

alejandro santiago vs nonito donaire

Just to be sure, I tried using MSN Bing and the thread is still on the first page of recommended sites.
Tried Yahoo too, and it's on the 2nd page.

I don't know if it's because we are using Alejandro instead of Alexandro but other websites are also using Alejandro.

[Ziskinberg]

As boxing fans and bettors, we have no choice but to wait for that moment when we can witness a unification fight. While this won't be Donaire's first time in a championship fight, we want to see him become a unified champion since Inoue is no longer in this division.

Therefore, I hope the promoters don't play games and give Donaire what he deserves, which is a big fight. His time in boxing is limited, and he deserves a chance to achieve his goals before he retires.

That's good and there will be no other good thing to have when they retired than unifying all the best in their current weight division. since Donaire still has the power and speed because he is still getting intense training, he can go and take this chance before he finally put down his gloves but before that, he should put a lot of effort to win his next fight first and think about that after he wins it. He needs to focus on this one and get into the right shape to unify all the belts and become one of the legends in this sport.

A unification fight between the two could be possible this year if they both win their upcoming fights and decide to pursue it. However, I believe it may be premature to discuss this matter at this time. Donaire still has to win his fight, and despite being the dominant fighter, an aging boxer can be unpredictable, making it difficult to predict the outcome.

[inthelongrun]

However, there will come a time when the promoters will have to take risks and match their fighters against tougher opponents. Until then, we will have to wait and see what moves they make.

As boxing fans and bettors, we have no choice but to wait for that moment when we can witness a unification fight. While this won't be Donaire's first time in a championship fight, we want to see him become a unified champion since Inoue is no longer in this division.

Therefore, I hope the promoters don't play games and give Donaire what he deserves, which is a big fight. His time in boxing is limited, and he deserves a chance to achieve his goals before he retires.

If Donaire becomes a champion again and wants to become a unified champion, there should be no problem dealing with the other future champions especially if they are with PBC like Rodriguez and Astrolabio where it has a great relationship. Except if Moloney wins the WBO and Arum is serious with his calls on not to deal with Probellum fighters, it will be hard for Donaire to become undisputed although I doubt he still has time to collect them all one by one.

It also remains to be seen if Donaire still has the ambition to drop down in weight to become a 5-division world champion.

[Pamadar]

As boxing fans and bettors, we have no choice but to wait for that moment when we can witness a unification fight. While this won't be Donaire's first time in a championship fight, we want to see him become a unified champion since Inoue is no longer in this division.

Therefore, I hope the promoters don't play games and give Donaire what he deserves, which is a big fight. His time in boxing is limited, and he deserves a chance to achieve his goals before he retires.

That's good and there will be no other good thing to have when they retired than unifying all the best in their current weight division. since Donaire still has the power and speed because he is still getting intense training, he can go and take this chance before he finally put down his gloves but before that, he should put a lot of effort to win his next fight first and think about that after he wins it. He needs to focus on this one and get into the right shape to unify all the belts and become one of the legends in this sport.

A unification fight between the two could be possible this year if they both win their upcoming fights and decide to pursue it. However, I believe it may be premature to discuss this matter at this time. Donaire still has to win his fight, and despite being the dominant fighter, an aging boxer can be unpredictable, making it difficult to predict the outcome.

Too early about that and like the post above, it's better to focus on winning his upcoming fight and secure the belt. After that, then discussing his next plan can be opened.

I like that statement about aging fighter as we know that even they feel they can still win, the chance that
their body might turn against them is possible, so let's wait till this upcoming fight was over.

[freedomgo]

As boxing fans and bettors, we have no choice but to wait for that moment when we can witness a unification fight. While this won't be Donaire's first time in a championship fight, we want to see him become a unified champion since Inoue is no longer in this division.

Therefore, I hope the promoters don't play games and give Donaire what he deserves, which is a big fight. His time in boxing is limited, and he deserves a chance to achieve his goals before he retires.

That's good and there will be no other good thing to have when they retired than unifying all the best in their current weight division. since Donaire still has the power and speed because he is still getting intense training, he can go and take this chance before he finally put down his gloves but before that, he should put a lot of effort to win his next fight first and think about that after he wins it. He needs to focus on this one and get into the right shape to unify all the belts and become one of the legends in this sport.

Just thinking about it makes me excited to see Donaire to be the unified champion of bantamweight division or at least fight for the unification.

But to be real though, that requires a lot of time before Donaire even have the chance to be in that position and considering Donaire's situation, I'm afraid he can't really chase up to two fights per year just to secure those belts after defeating Santiago for the vacated belt. Needless to say, I'm not doubting him but that's the reality he's in.

[serjent05]

As boxing fans and bettors, we have no choice but to wait for that moment when we can witness a unification fight. While this won't be Donaire's first time in a championship fight, we want to see him become a unified champion since Inoue is no longer in this division.

Therefore, I hope the promoters don't play games and give Donaire what he deserves, which is a big fight. His time in boxing is limited, and he deserves a chance to achieve his goals before he retires.

That's good and there will be no other good thing to have when they retired than unifying all the best in their current weight division. since Donaire still has the power and speed because he is still getting intense training, he can go and take this chance before he finally put down his gloves but before that, he should put a lot of effort to win his next fight first and think about that after he wins it. He needs to focus on this one and get into the right shape to unify all the belts and become one of the legends in this sport.

Just thinking about it makes me excited to see Donaire to be the unified champion of bantamweight division or at least fight for the unification.

Surely, it will be an accomplishment by Donaire but sadly it is far from breaking the record of Hopkins being the oldest to unify major belt titles at the age of 49. 

But to be real though, that requires a lot of time before Donaire even have the chance to be in that position and considering Donaire's situation, I'm afraid he can't really chase up to two fights per year just to secure those belts after defeating Santiago for the vacated belt. Needless to say, I'm not doubting him but that's the reality he's in.

I don't think it will take him lots of time, in a year or two, he can have a chance to achieve this fate if he gets the title in his upcoming fight.  He can even get it this year but of course it all depends on his promoter/manager on how great they are in arranging title unification fights.

[livingfree]

Just thinking about it makes me excited to see Donaire to be the unified champion of bantamweight division or at least fight for the unification.

But to be real though, that requires a lot of time before Donaire even have the chance to be in that position and considering Donaire's situation, I'm afraid he can't really chase up to two fights per year just to secure those belts after defeating Santiago for the vacated belt. Needless to say, I'm not doubting him but that's the reality he's in.

That's some real words in there.

Truth be told as being a fan of him, I want the best for him but you've just said it right that he's in a shoe that will make him hard for his situation just to have at least two matches per year.

Considering his status, age and other stuff, it's really gonna be hard for him to follow that type of plan if ever that's the plan. And as of now, we can't do anything but just to wait whatever's gonna be announced.

[Baofeng]

As boxing fans and bettors, we have no choice but to wait for that moment when we can witness a unification fight. While this won't be Donaire's first time in a championship fight, we want to see him become a unified champion since Inoue is no longer in this division.

Therefore, I hope the promoters don't play games and give Donaire what he deserves, which is a big fight. His time in boxing is limited, and he deserves a chance to achieve his goals before he retires.

That's good and there will be no other good thing to have when they retired than unifying all the best in their current weight division. since Donaire still has the power and speed because he is still getting intense training, he can go and take this chance before he finally put down his gloves but before that, he should put a lot of effort to win his next fight first and think about that after he wins it. He needs to focus on this one and get into the right shape to unify all the belts and become one of the legends in this sport.

Just thinking about it makes me excited to see Donaire to be the unified champion of bantamweight division or at least fight for the unification.

I guess the first goal is to become a champion first in the bantamweight and forget about the unification. And by chance Moloney won the other belt, then obviously Donaire won't fight him and vice versa. Because that is the original plan here, Moloney vs Donaire for the WBC vacant belt. Unfortunately, Top Rank has issues with Donaire's manager to the fight is scratch off and both made a different plan. So for now, there could be no unification in the table if both fighters win the belt.

But to be real though, that requires a lot of time before Donaire even have the chance to be in that position and considering Donaire's situation, I'm afraid he can't really chase up to two fights per year just to secure those belts after defeating Santiago for the vacated belt. Needless to say, I'm not doubting him but that's the reality he's in.

That's why the best thing for Donaire is just win that belt first and then worry later. He has control if he won the vacated belt and maybe dictate the terms on when he will fight next who it is,  and the location. So he can fight once a year, or to an stretch twice if he can. He has been in this business for so long that he knows when to fight.

[goinmerry]

Considering his status, age and other stuff, it's really gonna be hard for him to follow that type of plan if ever that's the plan. And as of now, we can't do anything but just to wait whatever's gonna be announced.

No need to be bothered. Only him knows what's the best thing to do.

Either way, he just needs to win this match and reclaim another title. Should be an easy fight for him as Santiago is not in his league.

After he became again a world champion, expect him to be active in the ring as mandatory fights will be negotiated right after.

[Questat]

Considering his status, age and other stuff, it's really gonna be hard for him to follow that type of plan if ever that's the plan. And as of now, we can't do anything but just to wait whatever's gonna be announced.

No need to be bothered. Only him knows what's the best thing to do.

Either way, he just needs to win this match and reclaim another title. Should be an easy fight for him as Santiago is not in his league.

After he became again a world champion, expect him to be active in the ring as mandatory fights will be negotiated right after.

That's certain as Donaire is aware that time is not on his side. Despite his age, there's no indication that he'll be retiring anytime soon, as he's still able to compete with younger fighters. However, if there are no good challengers left in the bantamweight division, he may consider retirement as a champion.

Retiring as a champion would be a significant milestone of success in Donaire's career.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Well maybe here, it will be a different strategy for him, maybe he will test Santiago and once he read him, he might go for a win or become aggressive in the middle rounds.

Donaire I'm sure won't show any different strategy on this fight. He will just fight like he faced other boxers.

Santiago should not be a big threat for Donaire as he alredy faced the most dangerous boxer in the bantamweight which is Naoya Inoue. Fighting Santiago, he should just feel that his opponent is nothing compare to Naoya Inoue.

Well, what happens is that Inoue has always been on another level, and he has always shown that, for me Donaire is a boxer who wants to do well, he wants to make himself known more for his victories, I am not Saying that Santiago is easy to get along with. to win, but because Donaire has Vast experience and can do unmatched things due to his Ability, it is more likely that he can be the winner, however, I think that now things can go the way they are, we as good fans know Very well that the favorite is Donaire but they can surprise him.

And let's say that both Moloney and Donaire will win on their respective campaigns to be a champion. Fate will make their paths cross again and I think that's inevitable considering that they are both champions in the same weight class.

If Donaire wins against Santiago and got the WBC bantamweight title, and Moloney wins the other title, unless there is a chance of unifying all belts, I do not think Moloney will dare to challenge Donaire for their title unification.  Moloney had already chickened out, unless 2 or 3 years had passed, he will not dare to challenge Donaire.  I agree that Moloney is just waiting for Donaire to become old, before fighting him.  I bet Moloney had learned this strategy from Mayweather.  Waiting for their opponent to be out of their prime age or being too old before fighting them.

So how long he would be waiting it out before he would consider about having that unification? There's no way if things turns out to be mandatory if ever he would be able to get that title.
It is indeed that Moloney had already chickened out and there's no way that he would be pushing on going against with Donaire again but speaking about age then i dont think that
Nonito would really be retiring anytime soon basing up on his body condition which he could still pull up some trigger and could still face off strong boxers despite even
if he's out of his prime.

There are still a lot of time for both sides before a mandatory fight between them will happen, given that both of them are already a champion for the respective belts they are chasing. And if that time will come, I think Donaire will not be around anymore because he is already 40 years old now and I think that bout will be at least 2 years from now.

I agree with @serjent05, the fact that Moloney already ducked Donaire is already enough for us to believe that a fight between them will not happen much sooner. Moloney is wise enough not to engage with a fight against Donaire because he knew his chances are not that strong, so it will be a waiting game again.

This is not positive for Donaire, I don't know but I think they give a lot of importance to age, and age is not what determines everything in boxing, Donaire is a complete boxer, the fact that Moloney dodged this fight is not something that seemed good to me, because what are they boxing boots for? I understand that a boxer must accept their rematches, otherwise that profession makes no sense, they have to fight without having something in the class that obliges them,because people are more eager to see a fight, and that is something that the show does.

[Distinctin]

Well maybe here, it will be a different strategy for him, maybe he will test Santiago and once he read him, he might go for a win or become aggressive in the middle rounds.

Donaire I'm sure won't show any different strategy on this fight. He will just fight like he faced other boxers.

Santiago should not be a big threat for Donaire as he alredy faced the most dangerous boxer in the bantamweight which is Naoya Inoue. Fighting Santiago, he should just feel that his opponent is nothing compare to Naoya Inoue.

Well, what happens is that Inoue has always been on another level, and he has always shown that, for me Donaire is a boxer who wants to do well, he wants to make himself known more for his victories, I am not Saying that Santiago is easy to get along with. to win, but because Donaire has Vast experience and can do unmatched things due to his Ability, it is more likely that he can be the winner, however, I think that now things can go the way they are, we as good fans know Very well that the favorite is Donaire but they can surprise him.

Hopefully, the result of this fight won't be like the Pacquiao vs. Ugas fight. Many people thought that Pacquiao would easily beat Ugas, but Pacquiao's age caught up with him, and he couldn't handle the hard punches thrown by Ugas. Ugas also proved to be very skilled in defending himself, which prevented Pacquiao from using his speed and agility.

[inthelongrun]

Meanwhile, we have an update on Jason Moloney, the supposed opponent of Nonito Donaire for the vacant WBC strap. Earlier, the Moloney team want to fight Donaire and try to bring the fight to Australia. But Bob Arum said it does not want to get involved with any fighters from Probellum citing its connections to an Irish mob that is wanted in the US. Now Jason Moloney is set to face Vincent Astrolabio for the vacant WBO belt. Luckily for Astrolabio, Moloney is denied a title shot in his native Australia as his post mentioned Stockton, California is the venue. No reason was cited but it could be Astrolabio accepted a deal to avoid a purse bid but the venue should be in a neutral place or it could be Arum or ESPN that wants the fight in the US for its viewers.

May the best man win. I hope Astrolabio wins so it could be easier for him to unify with Donaire or any other future champions.

[freedomgo]

But to be real though, that requires a lot of time before Donaire even have the chance to be in that position and considering Donaire's situation, I'm afraid he can't really chase up to two fights per year just to secure those belts after defeating Santiago for the vacated belt. Needless to say, I'm not doubting him but that's the reality he's in.

I don't think it will take him lots of time, in a year or two, he can have a chance to achieve this fate if he gets the title in his upcoming fight.  He can even get it this year but of course it all depends on his promoter/manager on how great they are in arranging title unification fights.

That is only possible if only Jason Moloney is also interested to make it happen but since Moloney already showed some signs that he doesn't want to get himself in the same ring with Inoue, it will probably take much more longer than 2 years considering that there's two more belts left to acquire with each belt got their own respective fights and then let's count the preparations and discussions to make it happen. So yes, I think 2 years won't be suffice.

Just thinking about it makes me excited to see Donaire to be the unified champion of bantamweight division or at least fight for the unification.

But to be real though, that requires a lot of time before Donaire even have the chance to be in that position and considering Donaire's situation, I'm afraid he can't really chase up to two fights per year just to secure those belts after defeating Santiago for the vacated belt. Needless to say, I'm not doubting him but that's the reality he's in.

That's some real words in there.

Truth be told as being a fan of him, I want the best for him but you've just said it right that he's in a shoe that will make him hard for his situation just to have at least two matches per year.

Considering his status, age and other stuff, it's really gonna be hard for him to follow that type of plan if ever that's the plan. And as of now, we can't do anything but just to wait whatever's gonna be announced.

Yes, of course, who wouldn't want to see Nonito Donaire achieve that kind of feat in his most beloved sport before he makes an exit but just like you said mate, it might not possible considering those factors you've also mentioned. For now, it's much better to see him win first to become a champion once again and then we will have another discussion/speculation if he still wants to have some more.

[livingfree]

Considering his status, age and other stuff, it's really gonna be hard for him to follow that type of plan if ever that's the plan. And as of now, we can't do anything but just to wait whatever's gonna be announced.

No need to be bothered. Only him knows what's the best thing to do.

Either way, he just needs to win this match and reclaim another title. Should be an easy fight for him as Santiago is not in his league.

After he became again a world champion, expect him to be active in the ring as mandatory fights will be negotiated right after.

We'll see what's next but I've always want the best for him before his retirement. And I know that all of his fans want that as well and we'll see how the development on that matter will go for him but hopefully, it's gonna be a positive one.

Just thinking about it makes me excited to see Donaire to be the unified champion of bantamweight division or at least fight for the unification.

But to be real though, that requires a lot of time before Donaire even have the chance to be in that position and considering Donaire's situation, I'm afraid he can't really chase up to two fights per year just to secure those belts after defeating Santiago for the vacated belt. Needless to say, I'm not doubting him but that's the reality he's in.

That's some real words in there.

Truth be told as being a fan of him, I want the best for him but you've just said it right that he's in a shoe that will make him hard for his situation just to have at least two matches per year.

Considering his status, age and other stuff, it's really gonna be hard for him to follow that type of plan if ever that's the plan. And as of now, we can't do anything but just to wait whatever's gonna be announced.

Yes, of course, who wouldn't want to see Nonito Donaire achieve that kind of feat in his most beloved sport before he makes an exit but just like you said mate, it might not possible considering those factors you've also mentioned. For now, it's much better to see him win first to become a champion once again and then we will have another discussion/speculation if he still wants to have some more.

That's right, this is like the obstacle that he needs to deal first and win back the title and from there, we'll celebrate and start to talk again about the possibilities of his next action.