Nonito Donaire: The Filipino-American?s disappointment after his shutout victory over Omar Narvaez on Saturday in New York City said a lot about him. Donaire isn?t satisfied merely to win; he wants to win in spectacular fashion on the biggest stage. That he wasn?t able to do so this time shouldn?t be held against him. An opponent as skillful as Narvaez who is more determined to survive than win is extremely difficult to knock out. Donaire fought a smart fight, patiently picking away at his reluctant foil in the hope that he would find openings to land one his potent power shots, openings that never really materialized. Donaire did pitch a shutout on all three cards ? 120-108, which is a significant accomplishment against an opponent as talented as Narvarez. More knockouts will come. BIGGEST LOSER
Omar Narvaez: Narvaez?s performance against Donaire was disgraceful. Yes, it?s easy for me to sit of front of my television and bemoan the fact a fighter refuses to take risks, which is the only way he will have to chance to win. Isn?t that what fighters sign up for, though? To win? When did it become OK to use your defensive skills merely to survive? The guys in main events on major shows make pretty good money; they owe us more than what Narvarez delivered. And you?d think he?d have some pride. The man had never lost; he was a longtime flyweight titleholder and currently holds a junior bantamweight belt. Narvarez apparently wanted to prove he could remain on his feet against a bigger elite opponent. Well, he succeeded. Now I hope I never see Narvaez fight again.
