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Ultimately it would've been great if both sides were able to privately and amicably solder their differences, but every day is a new day. The story is far from over. Who knows, maybe this article will serve as one of the tools that will bring both father and son closer back together.
The real thing people tend to forget about Donaire is what truly matters most. Nonito is a great boxer. He is a much more complete fighter right now that Pacquiao was at 26. He can throw punches from all angles and thinks on the fly inside the ring. It's hard to find a flaw in his fighting style since he truly can do it all. He punches strong, counterpunches with pin-point accuracy and has catlike quick reflexes. He is definitely an athlete Filipinos should be proud of and rally behind. If Manny Pacquiao is the Philippines’ Michael Jordan, right now Nonito Donaire is a worthy Scottie Pippen.
The bigger issue going against him however is the lack of big-named fighters willing to fight him in his division. After his signature KO over Vic Darchinyan, Donaire hasn't been really able to cash-in on his newfound success. He has fought worthy contenders in Maldonando, Mthalane and Martinez and will be fighting another game fighter in Concepcion this Saturday, but he needs the Arces and Montiels just how Pacquiao needed Barrera and Morales for him to really break through. Donaire is definitely capable of doing it. It's just a matter of getting these big named fighters to do so as well.
Donaire’s legacy is still in its early stages. He still has a long way to go and definitely capable of bigger accomplishments. He can capture belts in several weight classes the way Pacquiao has before him. At the end of the day, people love winners and the reason why people will watch him on Saturday night is because of that reason. True boxing fans do not care about all the outside issues Nonito has expecially since none of them are serious character flaws anyway like drugs or abuse towards women and that type of deal. What he does in the ring will be the main reason people will follow him. Donaire may not have the same support Pacquiao is getting, but he does have a solid cult following. Success is the ultimate redemption. And if Donaire keeps winning, just like Pacquiao, all his haters soon enough will start singing his praises as well. As for the issue whether Donaire is the Philippines' Oscar De la Hoya, only time can tell.
That is all your honor.
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