Donnie Nietes vs. Moises Fuentes: Fight Time, Date, TV Info and More

Some rematches simply have to happen. The rivalry between WBO light flyweight champion Donnie "Ahas" Nietes (32-1-4, 18 KO) and Moises "Moi" Fuentes (19-1-1, 10 KO) is one that needed a sequel. It will happen on Saturday in the Philippines at SM Mall of Asia Arena.

The two men fought to a disputed majority draw in March 2013, and Nietes escaped with his WBO title. 

One judge scored the fight 115-113 for Nietes, the other two judges called it even.

It doesn't get much closer than that. 

The two light flyweights are so evenly matched, the rematch figures to be another brawl. The bout is the headliner for the Pinoy Pride XXV: The Rematch For Glory celebration.

Here's how you can catch the action.

When: Saturday, May 10, at 6 a.m. ET

Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines

TV: Box Azteca

The Book on Nietes

The proud Filipino champion might have enjoyed the benefits of having the first fight take place in his homeland. While the same factors should be present for the rematch, his opponent has earned some respect with his efforts in the first meeting.

Nietes fought through cuts over both eyes last time to retain his championship, but he may need to be a little smarter during exchanges in the rematch.

Since the first fight, Nietes has fought once. He scored a win via third-round TKO over Sammy Gutierrez in November 2013.

Even though he's the champion, he still has something to prove against his Mexican rival.

The Book on Fuentes

Fuentes has been busy since the first with Nietes. He's fought three times over the last year. He's won all three bouts, two of them by stoppage.

He's only gotten better since the first meeting.

Fuentes is saying all the right things leading into his rematch with Nietes. His aggressive nature and eagerness to scrap are making the second fight all the more intriguing.

Speaking to Abac Cordero of The Philippine Star (via ABS-CBN News), Fuentes said: "I will make every punch hurt."

Per Cordero's article, Fuentes believes the champion was protected in the first fight. His objective this time around seems to be to take the decision out of the judges' hands.

Can the challenger pull off the win behind enemy lines?

Prediction

The first fight was a war, and there's no reason to think this one will be any different. 

Fuentes will be a man of his word and attempt to push the pace to stop Nietes. The challenger is right not to feel comfortable depending on the judges. His style isn't that of a pure boxer. And conventional wisdom doesn't suggest he'll find success looking to simply win rounds.

That said, Nietes is still a tough nut to crack. His chin is solid. He's never been stopped in his career. Chances are, Fuentes isn't going to be the first to turn the trick.

Expect the decision to again be a disputed one, but smart money says Nietes retains his title by another razor-thin margin, except this time he'll get the nod by split decision.

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