Manny Pacquiao vs Chris Algieri - Nov 22nd - Venetian Macao

Andrew Flexing

Hi all,

How do you see this one going? Anyone else feel an upset on the cards with Pacman losing?

unknown13

Pacquiao by dominant decision, Algieri wont win more than one or two rounds on each card.

Chrissybhoy

pac_man wrote: »

I saw Algeri a couple of fights ago and really all I saw was an athlete. Stylistically it will be awkward for Manny( given away lots of height and reach) but for me I can't see any upset and I have a feeling this match is set up so that Manny will break his five year KO hiatus. All of course designed to intensify a public outcry directed towards Mayweather.

Agree with u pacman Algeri is a athlete. Could make it awkward with his height. But I'd expect Manny to win comfortably.

Andrew Flexing

Is it really 5 years since pacman KO'd someone?
And who was his last?

megadodge

Andrew Flexing wrote: »

Is it really 5 years since pacman KO'd someone?
And who was his last?

Yup, five years in November since he beat Cotto.

In fairness, his opponents since then were all pretty big men (besides Marquez, who's quality) and none of them are the type that get stopped easily (if at all).

Henno30

Algieri is certainly a stylistic challenge for Manny. Tall, sharp, and throws in volume. There's no real reason to believe he's near Manny's level yet though, not after fighting just two recognised opponents.

It could be an interesting fight, depends on what version of Pacquiao shows up.

Henno30

Anyone see an argument for Algieri?

Seems like he's being written off for the most part. Stylistically I can see how he could pose some issues for Pac, but it's a huge step-up in class for him.

Chrissybhoy

Too much too soon IMO but will give Manny some hairy moments. Manny on points for me

Henno30

pac_man wrote: »

What time is this on at tomorrow Irish time?

Boxnation coverage starts at 2am so I'm guessing 4am at the earliest?

menoscemo

Henno30 wrote: »

Boxnation coverage starts at 2am so I'm guessing 4am at the earliest?

I am guess this is on tonight as Friday night/Saturday morning rather than Saturday night/Sunday morning?

Henno30

Manny looks in superb condition in the lead-up to this one. As fast and as sharp as I've seen him look in years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkPKBSxuDgs

xtal191

menoscemo wrote: »

I am guess this is on tonight as Friday night/Saturday morning rather than Saturday night/Sunday morning?

It's on Saturday night/Sunday morning

12thofthe12th

It's a big pay day for Algieri, that's all it is. Pac to win by KO.

weemcd

Manny is looking superb. Lean and quick.

I'm expecting him to win a wide UD, flurries in and out again all night. I don't think he'll get the KO though.

clubwelly

It took Algieri three goes to hit the weight hope this isn't going to be a rabbit in the headlights come round 1

Henno30

pac_man wrote: »

Mustn't have learned much from that Masters in Nutrition that he has.

It's pretty funny. Especially when he was tweeting stuff like this yesterday.

microsim

Hope this fight is next.

Chrissybhoy

Lomachemko looks decent again! Great to watch star in the future

Big Ears

Chrissybhoy wrote: »

Lomachemko looks decent again! Great to watch star in the future

Ya, plenty of flaws o still iron out but he really is something to behold in full flow. That 4th round is a must watch for any boxing fan, beautiful stuff from Loma.

Chrissybhoy

Big Ears wrote: »

Ya, plenty of flaws o still iron out but he really is something to behold in full flow. That 4th round is a must watch for any boxing fan, beautiful stuff from Loma.

That last round (11) was a joy to watch the fellas skill is ridiculous

Kirby

Kwanpichit Onesongchaigym up next on the undercard.

Yes, that's hit name. :P

megadodge

Big Ears wrote: »

Ya, plenty of flaws o still iron out but he really is something to behold in full flow. That 4th round is a must watch for any boxing fan, beautiful stuff from Loma.

Not being picky here, but what flaws do you see?

Kirby

megadodge wrote: »

Not being picky here, but what flaws do you see?

He cuts easy.

Cant really change that though.

microsim

Looks like manny's younger brother fighting now

Chrissybhoy

megadodge wrote: »

Not being picky here, but what flaws do you see?

He does get caught with a punch u can hit him. But I think he beats Rigondeux all day long. His skill set is lovely to watch

Big Ears

megadodge wrote: »

Not being picky here, but what flaws do you see?

Don't get me wrong, he's very much elite already and I am nit picking, but I feel he has a tendency to switch off at times, occasionally take breaks where he's not throwing but stays in range.

He was also coasting early on in that fight and Barrie Jones called it spot on. He could of got rid of the Thai if he'd stepped it up, but didn't decide to, and instead he injured his hand and had to go the full 12 fighting with pretty much one hand. Now that probably turned out to be good experience, but if that's a guy like Walters in there and the finish is there he better take it, because it's too dangerous to leave guys like that around.

megadodge

Kirby wrote: »

He cuts easy.

Really? Like when?

megadodge

Chrissybhoy wrote: »

He does get caught with a punch u can hit him. But I think he beats Rigondeux all day long. His skill set is lovely to watch

Firstly, even the very best defensive boxers in the world get hit.
Secondly, he is among the very best defensive boxers in the world.
Absolutely beautiful defensive skills.

megadodge

Big Ears wrote: »

Don't get me wrong, he's very much elite already and I am nit picking, but I feel he has a tendency to switch off at times, occasionally take breaks where he's not throwing but stays in range.

He was also coasting early on in that fight and Barrie Jones called it spot on. He could of got rid of the Thai if he'd stepped it up, but didn't decide to, and instead he injured his hand and had to go the full 12 fighting with pretty much one hand. Now that probably turned out to be good experience, but if that's a guy like Walters in there and the finish is there he better take it, because it's too dangerous to leave guys like that around.

Not exactly "plenty of flaws" though?

microsim

Those two presenters on box nation are the most annoying ***** ever.

Chrissybhoy

megadodge wrote: »

Firstly, even the very best defensive boxers in the world get hit.
Secondly, he is among the very best defensive boxers in the world.
Absolutely beautiful defensive skills.

Never disputed that