Anyone interested? Donaire's career has gone downhill since the loss to Rigo, with defeats to Walters and Magdaleno and he hasn't impressed when he's won either. He's a shadow of the guy that had much hype surrounding him. Frampton has had a bit of a torrid time since losing a rematch to LSC and splitting from the McGuigans. It was a successful partnership, but Frampton felt that the McGuigans abused his trust so he got in new trainer Jamie Moore and they were together for the fight against Horacio Garcia in November, which Frampton didn't have all his own way. Frampton has had more time with Moore now so time will tell if it was a good move. It's a big fight for both but Frampton is a firm favourite to beat Donaire and I question whether Donaire really has it in him to want to win, but I feel that he is on the cusp of calling it a day. I see Frampton winning a comfortable UD or possibly a late stoppage.
Donaire was very good in his prime, but not nearly as good as his hype because he was looking spectacular against naturally much smaller guys.
I'm not gonna write Donaire off. He could have one last big performance in him and he has that power, plus Frampton's past distractions could come back to haunt him. But given the fact that Donaire is past his best, the losses he's suffered and how he's looked overall even when he's won, the odds are against him. Home advantage is key here for Frampton.
If you come at Donaire he looks brilliant, if you're on the back foot he looks shite. Frampton tends to do the latter so I think he should win.
The only reason they play that shit is for the "Oh Oh Oh" in the chorus. So the likkered up Audience can get into it. Atmosphere. Angst. Twice they played it tonight.
Donaire is fighting the wrong fight here by coming forward. He should force Frampton to lead like LSC did in their second fight.
