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He signed with Top Rank in June, got married in August and is know focus on the task at hand – defending his championship belts against Mthalane.

Donaire said that he’s been preparing well for Mthalane, a dangerous fighter that is virtual unknown by many casual boxing fans.

"He’s a tough guy," said Donaire about Mthlane. "I call him a wild dog because he can run all day, punch all day, he’s always in shape when he gets into that ring you know so I want to get to that level in terms of stamina. I know have the upper hand when it comes to speed and power so we want to work really hard and not take this guy lightly."

"Like me before nobody heard of me," added Donaire. "And I took out the biggest guy out there [Darchinyan] and now I’m the top guy and that’s why I’m not taking anything lightly."

Top Rank President Bob Arum said that the fight’s not going to be easy for Donaire but he expects Donaire to win.

"It’s the reason why we signed him," said Arum about Donaire. "We believe that he can be the next Manny Pacquiao."

With the fight coming close to the mega showdown between Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya, tickets for Donaire’s fight is reasonably priced, said Arum

"We understand what’s going on with the economy these days and we want to put out a fight that’s affordable for everybody," said Arum.

Tickets start at $50, $100, $200, and $300.  (www.asianjournal.com)

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