Knockout of the Year: Donaire v Montiel
A knockout in all but name. Former flyweight champion Donaire had had only one fight up at bantamweight before he was matched with WBC and WBO champion Montiel.
Mexican Montiel had a stellar career at fly and super-flyweight before taking his power to bantamweight where four of his title defences had ended early.
So it was a hotly-anticipated match-up at the Mandalay Bay in February, one that was not expected to go the distance.
The pair stayed out of range in a cagey opening, each wary of the other's power. But when Montiel opened up with a right hook in the second round, Donaire caught him with a wicked left that detonated on Montiel's chin, sending convulsions through his body.
He somehow made it to his feet, but why the referee allowed the fight to continue only he knows. Thankfully he stepped in two punches later realising Montiel was in no position to defend himself. - http://www.sportinglife.com
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