WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is training hard to defend his title against another undefeated Chris Algieri, the WBO's champion at 140, for their scheduled fight on November 22nd in Macau. Algieri (20-8, KOs) is a very big underdog in the match, but Pacquiao is taking him very seriously in the contest.
“I’m not taking Algieri lightly. He’s taller than me and moves around the ring with savvy. That’s why I started my training early,” Pacquiao said.
His assistant trainer Buboy Fernandez said they would focus on developing a game plan, as well as honing Pacquiao’s technique and footwork.
“Algieri uses the ring well and he loves to lean on the ropes. We must devise a strategy to counter this,” Fernandez added, warning Pacquiao to beware of the American’s left uppercut.
“He’s fast, but not as fast as Timothy Bradley. So he can be an easy target for our boxer,” Fernandez said.
Bradley beat Pacquiao in a controversial split decision in 2012, but lost the rematch by unanimous decision last April.
