I also don't want two Filipino to be in the same ring, as much as possible I also like to see other nationality to face Nonito Donaire, it give more excitement than seeing both Filipino fight, sure the title will be in a Filipinos hand who ever own the fight but it is sad to think that a fellow Filipino's record will be tarnished by another Filipino.
That's a better opponent for him I believe.
Alexandro Santiago has 3 losses and not a KO artist, so as long as he will not face a fighter like Inoue, this chance to win is higher. Though Alexandro Santiago is the younger fighter with 27 years of age, but the experience of Donaire is too much and this young boxer won't be able to handle it.
Also, the height is only 5′ 2½″ , that's the kind of target Donaire wants to KO.
If this fight happens then there is a huge percentage that Donaire will win. Since the guy is known to have not much punching power, then Donaire can fight the guy without any problem. Besides the reach and height advantage is favorable to Donaire.
the chance of kissing the floor is possible.
as the boxer gets old I believe his stamina get worse. So younger boxer has a better stamina, and stamina recovery. I believe it is the experience where the older boxer have as an advantage.
bring down his opponent, though we don't know yet if how Santiago will prepare and
how he might surprise all the fans when already inside the ring and fighting with Donaire.
I agree, I also think that Donaire's punches still have the same old sting in it. So he is still capable of knocking his opponent down.