The Filipino Flash, Arum’s next upcoming star

Nonito Donaire “The Filipino Flash,”seems to be Arum’s next upcoming star and the aged boxing mind of Arum is applying the same winning strategy to his rise.

In February, Donaire blew right through Fernando Montiel, stopping the Mexican veteran in two rounds and officially becoming a world class, main stage star in the process. Montiel, who earned much of his greatest success at flyweight and super flyweight, was a two belt bantamweight titlist at the time of his loss to Donaire and a legitimately well-regarded champion despite being above his optimal weight and, at a very seasoned 32, a little long in the tooth.

Later this month, Donaire will be back in action against 35-year-old undefeated veteran world titlist, Omar Narvaez, who is moving up one division to fight for the bantamweight title. While Narvaez is a current belt holder at super flyweight, he is best known for his work at flyweight.

Donaire will be entering the ring as a huge favorite and will have every physical advantage over his opponent. However, Narvaez will be a big name on Donaire’s resume and, despite the real possibility of an easy blow-out, the win will go a long way in helping define the legacy of the Filipino-American star— even if other fighters would be significantly tougher opponents.

In boxing, perception is reality and a list of quality names is often more important to a fighter’s legacy and earning potential than a list of quality fighters. Nobody knows this better than Bob Arum— and nobody plays the game better.