The WBA bantamweight unification championship bout between Seiya Tsutsumi and Nonito Donaire will happen on Dec. 17 at Kokugikan Arena in Japan. The former holds the WBA belt, while the latter has the interim title.
With his undefeated pro record, Tsutsumi is going to be the betting favorite with -280 boxing odds. Donaire, who despite being a four-division world champion, will be the betting underdog with +230 odds.
Seiya Tsutsumi vs. Nonito Donaire Fight Odds
- Seiya Tsustsumi: -280
- Nonito Donaire: +230
- Tie: +1600
Seiya Tsutsumi vs. Nonito Donaire: Tale of the Tape
| Seiya Tsutsumi | Nonito Donaire | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 43 |
| Height | 5’5½” | 5’7” |
| Record | 12-0-3 | 43-8 |
| Reach | 64.5 inches | 68.5 inches |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| TKO/KO Percentage | 67% | 65% |
Seiya Tsutsumi vs. Nonito Donaire: Prediction
I predict a TKO/KO finish for Donaire against Tsutsumi because he still packs incredible power despite being the older fighter at 43. He’ll also have the height and reach advantages, which will come in handy when they exchange punches.
Tsutsumi isn’t known to be a big puncher, and he’s not a quick boxer who can throw rapid jabs or combinations, which will only benefit Donaire, as he’ll be able to anticipate the attack of the Japanese defending champion.
I think that Donaire will be able to land his signature left hook that has put a lot of his opponents to sleep before. Once this atomic left hook finds its target, Tsutsumi will be severely compromised and eventually crumble into a TKO/KO defeat.
Seiya Tsutsumi’s Recent Fight Results
Tsutsumi is the reigning WBA bantamweight champion and has an undefeated record in 15 pro fights. In his last five fights, he scored wins over Riku Masuda, Kazuki Anaguchi, Weerawat Noolae, and Takuma Inoue to capture the Japan Boxing Commission bantamweight belt and the WBA bantamweight championship. His previous fight was a draw with Daigo Higa.
Nonito Donaire’s Recent Fight Results
Donaire is a four-division boxing world champion. He had three wins and two losses in his last past bouts. He won against Nordine Oubaali, Reymart Guballo, and Andres Campos, but lost to Naoya Inoue and Alexandro Santiago.
Seiya Tsutsumi vs. Nonito Donaire: Start Time
Dec. 17, 1 a.m. E.T.
Dec. 17, 12 a.m. C.T.
Dec. 17, 11 p.m. M.T.
Dec. 17, 10 p.m. P.T.
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