[Boxing] Donaire vs Tsutsumi for WBA Bantamweight Title Dec. 17

[bisdak40]

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Yes, it’s official—Nonito Donaire is stepping back into the ring on December 17 in Tokyo, taking on WBA champion-in-recess Seiya Tsutsumi.
Tsutsumi, just 29 years old, boasts an unbeaten record of 12 wins, 3 draws, and 8 knockouts. While his youth and momentum are undeniable, the edge in experience belongs to Donaire, who at 43 remains one of boxing’s most seasoned warriors.

So the question stands: Does the Filipino Flash still have what it takes to reclaim championship glory?

[Mr. Magkaisa]

I hope Donaire still has the power and speed, He is past prime but  I still really hope he can still blow some boxers.
His opponent still a young blood and lack of experience but  8 out of 12 win are KO, this man have a power on his hand.
Japan is having a good century now and getring more boxers internationally.

[Sanitough]

So the question stands: Does the Filipino Flash still have what it takes to reclaim championship glory?

That’s what we’ll find out during the fight. Even though he’s been out of boxing for a while, he’s making a comeback and honestly, that’s still good to see. He won’t be facing Inoue since that’s at bantamweight while Inoue’s already at super, but Naoya’s brother is actually the champion in that division now.

Donaire could still dominate if he wanted since he’s just on another level of strength and skill. The only question is age, he’s not getting any younger, so we’ll see how long he can keep it up. Still, I’m backing him to win.

any early betting odds/?

[btc_angela]

So the question stands: Does the Filipino Flash still have what it takes to reclaim championship glory?

We don't know if he still has it to reclaim hi glory. He could really be past his prime for all we know. But maybe, he still has one good fight in him that's why he is willing to put it on the line.

Hopefully, it won't end like what Inoue did to him, knocking him down.

I'm not sure who will be the favorite here, it Donaire is, then maybe sport bookies see that he can still give the young Tsutusmi a good fight. But this could be Donaire's farewell if he is going to lose this one.

[TravelMug]

So the question stands: Does the Filipino Flash still have what it takes to reclaim championship glory?

That's why I see some footage of Donaire trying someone and I thought that he is part of the Casimero camp preparing him for the Kameda fight. But it looks like Donaire is preparing for his one fight at bantamweight.

Although he doesn't have any problems making weight at bantamweight, my concern is that as we grow old, we really have to gain some pounds, unless Donaire is walking around this weight during off-season then there will be no problem for him, or the drastic weight loss might not be an issue.

WE will have to wait what are the odds are here. But I already put a vote on Donaire.

[PX-Z]

I'd humbly place my bet on Donaire. A record of 12 wins with 8 KOs isn't enough experience to take down someone who is built both skill and instinct through years in the ring. Donaire's experience alone gives him a big edge.

The only real concern is his age, 43. At that point, it's not just about facing an opponent, but also going up against your own body. Let's see if he can still hold up strong through all 12 round, that's where experience and endurance will really be tested.

[arwin100]

I'd humbly place my bet on Donaire. A record of 12 wins with 8 KOs isn't enough experience to take down someone who is built both skill and instinct through years in the ring. Donaire's experience alone gives him a big edge.

The only real concern is his age, 43. At that point, it's not just about facing an opponent, but also going up against your own body. Let's see if he can still hold up strong through all 12 round, that's where experience and endurance will really be tested.

Yeah same with you I will placed my bet on Donaire as part of supporting him towards this fight. Win or lose I'm willing to spend since I think he's still capable to win.

But Tsutsumi is not easy opponent for him and look at his fighting record https://www.martialbot.com/boxing/boxers/seiya-tsutsumi-e998263f2734c10c9b9750518ba79d36 he's a legit K.O artist. This is provably a tough match for Donaire so lets see if he gets an impressive win or he will fall again on a Japanese fighter.

So let's see what will happen and I'm so excited to watch their match.

[Japinat]

According to his record on BoxRec, his opponent only has 12 fights, with 8 wins coming by knockout. He’s still undefeated, but not exactly an experienced fighter. I don’t think Donaire will have a hard time in this matchup, I’d definitely bet on him without a second thought.

@bisdak, can you create a poll for this one? I’d really like to see how everyone views this fight.

*** https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/829718

[mirakal]

The only popular boxer left in the Philippines - of course, I’m betting on Donaire to win.

He’s already 42 while his opponent is just 29, so there’s a huge age gap. But maybe age really is just a number. Manny, who’s 46, still showed his skills and power in his last fight even though it ended in a draw. In this case, Donaire isn’t fighting a champion, so there’s a good chance he can pull off another win and maybe even become the mandatory challenger for Antonio Vargas.

[bisdak40]

So the question stands: Does the Filipino Flash still have what it takes to reclaim championship glory?

That's why I see some footage of Donaire trying someone and I thought that he is part of the Casimero camp preparing him for the Kameda fight. But it looks like Donaire is preparing for his one fight at bantamweight.

Although he doesn't have any problems making weight at bantamweight, my concern is that as we grow old, we really have to gain some pounds, unless Donaire is walking around this weight during off-season then there will be no problem for him, or the drastic weight loss might not be an issue.

WE will have to wait what are the odds are here. But I already put a vote on Donaire.

One thing I really admire about Donaire is that, despite his age, he never struggles to make weight. He's already in Cebu, preparing for training before heading to Japan. In my opinion, this is a very winnable fight for him—his size gives him a clear advantage, and while age might be a factor, his experience more than makes up for it. No betting odds have been released yet, but I’ll post them here as soon as they become available.

[Darker45]

I'm afraid Donaire is now being used as a stepping stone for younger fighters. He's still risky, but that's how rising fighters are trained, to face old but high-caliber fighters. Surely, Donaire isn't anymore the The Filipino Flash, but I'm sure this Tsutsumi wouldn't want to try feeling that counter left hook of Donaire. He might not be able to recover from it. But the problem with counter punches is that they have to be thrown with a certain speed, which I observed Donaire has already lost.

But, of course, being a big Donaire fan, I'd cheer for him. I hope he'll teach this Tsutsumi a big lesson.

[cryptoaddictchie]

ctto

Yes, it’s official—Nonito Donaire is stepping back into the ring on December 17 in Tokyo, taking on WBA champion-in-recess Seiya Tsutsumi.
Tsutsumi, just 29 years old, boasts an unbeaten record of 12 wins, 3 draws, and 8 knockouts. While his youth and momentum are undeniable, the edge in experience belongs to Donaire, who at 43 remains one of boxing’s most seasoned warriors.

So the question stands: Does the Filipino Flash still have what it takes to reclaim championship glory?

Honestly, Donaire still has that killer instinct and world-class ring IQ, but at 43, going up against a hungry, unbeaten 29-year-old like Tsutsumi is a real test of faith here. Its where experience, timing, and heart collide with youth, speed, and pressure, and we’ll finally see if the Filipino Flash still has enough fire left to outshine the next generation.If he wins then his like Pacman who still got what it takes inspite of age.

[rakebit]

That’s going to be a tight fight, Donaire’s experience vs Tsutsumi’s speed makes the odds interesting. I usually wait for the live lines to settle before betting on title matches like this. On Rakebit casino, I track fights like these for sharper in-play odds, but always bet within your plan.

Who do you think has the better chin advantage here?

[bisdak40]

Honestly, Donaire still has that killer instinct and world-class ring IQ, but at 43, going up against a hungry, unbeaten 29-year-old like Tsutsumi is a real test of faith here. Its where experience, timing, and heart collide with youth, speed, and pressure, and we’ll finally see if the Filipino Flash still has enough fire left to outshine the next generation.If he wins then his like Pacman who still got what it takes inspite of age.

Yeah, Donaire still has what it takes to win this fight. If he can weather the early storm Tsutsumi is likely to bring, I believe he has a strong chance of capturing the championship belt and making history. His left hook remains lethal—if he times it right, it could spell disaster for any opponent.
My only concern is his stamina. At his age, there’s a risk he might gas out early, so that’s something he absolutely needs to address in training camp.

[Kasabus]

Yeah, Donaire still has what it takes to win this fight. If he can weather the early storm Tsutsumi is likely to bring, I believe he has a strong chance of capturing the championship belt and making history. His left hook remains lethal—if he times it right, it could spell disaster for any opponent.
My only concern is his stamina. At his age, there’s a risk he might gas out early, so that’s something he absolutely needs to address in training camp.

He is not facing a boxer that is Inoue-like, so I don’t think there’s a problem here. as usual, Donaire will continue to dominate.

What I’m expecting here is a KO, because if this fight goes longer, that “stamina” you are talking about might become a problem. And given Donaire’s power, if this fight goes to the judges’ scorecards, it only means one thing - he’s not as effective anymore.

[Japinat]

That’s going to be a tight fight, Donaire’s experience vs Tsutsumi’s speed makes the odds interesting.

According to what is listed below, Donaire is the underdog. +174 ( if that is accurate) not bad..
https://www.proboxingodds.com/fighters/Seiya-Tsutsumi-6814

I usually wait for the live lines to settle before betting on title matches like this. On Rakebit casino, I track fights like these for sharper in-play odds, but always bet within your plan.

Who do you think has the better chin advantage here?

Donaire has a good chin, but it depends on who’s punching him. since his opponent is Tsutsumi, who’s not really a KO fighter, I think Donaire’s chin will hold up - but maybe Tsutsumi’s won’t.

[joeperry]

Here's the odds I found for anyone who's interested. This is a close match, Donaire has a fast strong punch and has a lot of experience in the ring but due to his age and possibly slow reflexes (Possibly get from many years of fight) he might slow down compared to Seiya Tsutsumi. Even though he's a fresh fighter, his legs, stamina is at peak and even though Donaire do have much experience, if he can't compete with Seiya's speed, power and stamina, he will catch up and might deliver a KO.



Personally the odds isn't bad at all, the odds is high on Donaire and I wanted to place a bet on it but I've seen his previous matches and it's wasn't like before, he's a little bit slow although there's still the power but due to age and stamina, he's getting a hard time or perfect timing to give his power punches.