2010 Fighter of the year front-runner

[KKisser]

Fernando Montiel in a "Darchinyan" state of mind

now i wonder why montiel is more interested in donaire's leftover just right after their promoter announced a fight between him and nonito.

So your actually gonna knock Montiel for going after the best? Darchinyan despite losing to Donaire has accomplished more than him. He's stated the loss was a fluke. And he might have a point considering the way Donaire avoided the rematch. If Montiel fights Darchinyan he'll be fighting the more accomplished fighter. A win over Darchinyan means more than a win over Donaire. Anyway if you pay attention to the article it simply mentions who his preference to fight is. Montiel knows which fighter does more for his legacy. And it's Darchinyan.

you're kidding about donaire avoiding darchinyan right where vic recently had a nonito signed contract for the rematch and turned it down at the last moment.

also legacy wise, nonito is the better opponent being a top 10 pound for pounder who ktfo darchinyan. he's practically undefeated except for a disputable early career loss, whereas vic just lost to agbeko last year at bantamweight and still struggles at that division.