Former titleholder Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire will clash against Mexican fighter Cesar Juarez this Friday, Dec 11.

The winner will be proclaimed as the World Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion, per Boxing Scene. WBO President Francisco Valcarcel confirmed that the vacant title is officially waiting for its new owner. It was last held by Guillermo Rigondeaux but for "failure to honor mandatory title defense obligations" was stripped off of the crown.

Where to Watch, Live Stream, TV Info

The Donaire vs. Juarez bout will take place at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico at 10 p.m. ET, Bleacher Report informed. Viewers at home can watch it via truTV or through live stream on truTV Live, noted the site.

Fight Preview

The former five-division champion Donaire came out of a second round stoppage victory against Anthony Settoul in July at the Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort in Macao, per BoxRec. This is his chance to regain a world champion status. He last held the World Boxing Association title in 2014 but lost it to Nicholas Walters in October of last year in their battle at the StubHub Center in Carson, California through a sixth round knockout.

On the other hand, the 24-year-old Mexican nabbed the WBO International super bantamweight title in his showdown with Juan Carlos Sanchez Jr. at the Polideportivo Centenario in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico via a unanimous decision, per BoxRec.

If Juarez beats the 33-year-old opponent, he will now don his first ever world championship belt.

Predictions

Brian Mazique of Bleacher Report predicts Donaire will win by a knockout or a technical knockout. "The Filipino Flash" just had the "speed and quick-twitch athleticism" advantage over the younger foe.

The Ring also notes that most boxing enthusiasts are placing their bets on Donaire to beat Juarez. Yet, Donaire knows it will be a hard fight for him.

"He's a tough guy.He's going to go in there and he's going to do his thing. He's going to make it rough and tough. He's going to go in there and push and push and push," Donaire said. But he added, "we're not going to allow him to do that."

The Talibon, Bohol-born fighter is confident, however, that he is ready to take on whatever Juarez has instore for him.

"I feel great, my mental aspect is on a different level and helps me prepare for this fight. It's amazing," Donaire told PhilBoxing.

"This is the hardest I have trained for a fight. I am more committed and have direction in my training [compared to other training sessions in the past]," Donaire added.

Who will gain the WBO throne? Is it Donaire or Juarez?

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