__  With a slight amount of swelling forming on the right eye of Donaire in the third round , Donaire channeling Sergio Martinez's style connected with a looping left hooked that hurt Vasquez Jr. As the fight progressed Donaire’s confidence began to show as he fought with his left hand at his side while rolling punches and effectively pot shooting Vasquez Jr from the outside. Vasquez Jr had his best round of the night as he was able to land his jab effectively throughout round 6 ,while walking forward and moving Donaire back.  In the eighth round, Donaire continued to move forward stalking the slower Vasquez Jr. And even took a moment to showboat a bit in the last 30 sec of the round by squatting down win both his hands on his knees coaxing Vasquez Jr to come forward.  In the ninth round, the “Filipino flash” showed off his natural athletic gifts and connected with beautiful uppercut, paused, then hit him with a left hook that put down Vasquez Jr. Down the stretch, in the final three rounds Doniare seemed content on out boxing Vasquez Jr as neither fighter seemed to want to take a risk. Vasquez Jr did show he could stand and compete with the pound for pound rated Donaire but, the “Filipino Flash” took home the split decision 117-10, 117-110, 112-115.