Chris Algieri Junior Welterweight Champion of the World?

I Thought Provodnikov Was In Cali Prepping Instead Provodnikov is hob nabbing it at the Nets playoff game with the Owner! Take on what this means if anything? Can Algieri beat this guy and get a fair shake? Thoughts? http://www.********boxing.com/2014/ruslan-provodnikov-attends-brooklyn-nets-playoff-game/ ok so i guess east side boxing links arent allowed on here :-/ but its a pic of Provodnikov with Nets Owner Prokerov as a guest at the game

Article from today's NY Daily News basically saying that Billionaire Nets Owner had Ruslan's fight moved to his arena and indirectly suggests he may have vested interest in fellow countryman's career and the outcome of this fight. Odds should be LONG against Algieri for this fight. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/prokhorov-looms-upcoming-title-fight-barclays-article-1.1768242 The local NY kid is fighting in Hostile territory.... in NY

Algieri may also be fighting the judges Article from today's NY Daily News basically saying that Billionaire Nets Owner had Ruslan's fight moved to his arena and indirectly suggests he may have vested interest in fellow countryman's career and the outcome of this fight. Odds should be LONG against Algieri for this fight. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/prokhorov-looms-upcoming-title-fight-barclays-article-1.1768242

It will look pretty bad if one of the best boxers in the world who nearly beat Bradley to death loses to a 3rd-rate kickboxer. I follow kickboxing as much as boxing and Algieri is not that great in either sport. 3rd rate? I'd hate to see who you rate as 2nd rate. Give the guy some credit he has had 39 pro fights, 2 World Titles, and has never lost. I read he had a loss to some guy as an amateur that he avenged as a pro but other than that has never been in a close fight. No split decisions in 39 fights. I guess June 14th we will see....i'm sure he will be a big underdog. Anyone know the odds on this fight?

don't think so, at least not against provo, he doesn't have power to keep the russian honest. ruslan will walk through him just like he did against alvarado, maybe faster

All he does is back peddle, constantly crossing his feet and flicking out some pathetic excuse of a jab. I've seen a fair few liking his chances, I wish someone would educate me on what I am missing. He looks very inexperienced from what I've seen. A real inferior version of Nathan Cleverly Forever crossing his feet, constantly off balance, he might do reasonable for a few rounds based on his length & negativity/unwillingness to engage and what can only be described as an irritating, busy jab but Ruslan will get to him eventually and tear his ass up.

Yeah he's light in the pro boxing experience, but he has other ring experience so his record might not be too indicative of how he can handle adversity. I also think his fitness might be a factor as well because Ruslan kinda struggled with some moments of inactivity in his biggest fights. Still have to go with Ruslan, but I'm optimistic about algieri making a name for himself in some ways Found this on youtube...not for nothing but Algieri looks pretty damn good here sparring Marcos Maidana

Yeah he's light in the pro boxing experience, but he has other ring experience so his record might not be too indicative of how he can handle adversity. I also think his fitness might be a factor as well because Ruslan kinda struggled with some moments of inactivity in his biggest fights. Still have to go with Ruslan, but I'm optimistic about algieri making a name for himself in some ways

I'm going to look him up later. Never seen him fight to be honest

Algieri has never lost as a pro 19-0 (and was also a 20-0 World Champion in pro kickboxing) this could be a more interesting match up than people think. He had previously trained at Robert Garcia's gym with Maidana and Rios and those guys from there are saying he will win