Well, it was exciting while it lasted...all three rounds. I had predicted a Donaire win either by stoppage or flat knockout. Little did I know that he would completely out class Arce and obliterate him within three rounds. Arce did exactly what I said he would do, stood right in front of Donaire, probably thinking that Donaire couldn't hurt him. Sadly for Arce, he never made an adjustment to get the hell out of the way or attempt to box a bit.
Donaire seemed to be a man on a mission, to try and somehow make up for the brutal fashion in which his countryman, Pacquiao, lost recently. Donaire solidified his claim of being the heir apparent to the Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao. Prior to this fight his power was questioned but as I pointed out it was probably due to his last few opponents doing everything to avoid his power and not an actual lack of punching power. Arce, a normally durable warrior, was crushed under the weight of Donaires power, in fact I cannot remember a time when Arce was beaten up this badly and violently knocked out. Arce promptly retired after this fight, his legacy as a blood and guts warrior is not in question, even after this blowout.
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