Prime Donaire vs Johnny Tapia

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  1. Xplosive

    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

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    Who wins?
     
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    I think Tapia is awful for Donaire.
     
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    You don't think the fact that Johnny is way outgunned in speed is a problem?
     
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    Tapia has a solid chin but not much power to speak of. I see Donaire's shots getting more attention from the judges in fight that goes the distance.
     
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    Nah, not really. As we know, Donaire turned out to be quite Sanchez-esque in that he was pretty poor at chasing down world level out-boxers, and he didn't have the excellent feint game and baiting crouch that Sanchez had. I feel like Tapia would fight like he did Konadu, and refuse to exchange with Donaire.

    I don't think he'd have the opportunity to let his hands go often, as he wouldn't get set enough.
     
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