Donaire vs Arce Prediction

This is an intriguing match up, one that I am actually excited for. Donaire is the younger guy who recently came up to super bantam, Arce's home, but has not really showed that same devastating punching power he did in the lower weights. However, that could simply be because his opponents have been better and more aware of his punching power, thereby escaping it. Arce is the aging veteran who has continually surprised us by consistently competing at a world class level for so long. It is surprising because he is more of a brawler, and brawlers don't long careers, especially at the lower weight. Arce, however, has defied this fact as he hasn't lost in 3 years, and when he did lose prior to that, it was to good opposition. Is this fight too close to call? I don't think so.

What Should Happen:
Arce will be right in front of Donaire, something Donaires last few opponents have been unwilling to do. In that case, it will be exciting while it lasts, but, Arce will be totally out gunned and get stopped on cuts, taking a beating, or actually knocked out. I don't think Donaire's power is in question, I think it is a matter of his last few opponents being smart enough to stay away from his power. Arce will, most likely, walk right into the wheel house and get busted up.

What Could Happen:
Arce could surprise us in a couple of ways. One, he could choose to box, which would only prolong his time in the ring but I don't think it would get him the win. If he boxes intelligently, jumps in landing a few punches and then gets back out, it could work, but unlikely.
He could also surprise us by taking Donaire's punches and out slugging Donaire. But again, unlikely.

What I Think Will Happen:
I think it will be entertaining for as long as it lasts, but Donaire will be far too much for Arce and end up stopping him, either on cuts, from a beating, or plain knockout. Basically see above "What Should Happen".

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