Pacquiao-Algieri Prefight & Postfight discussion & analysis thread

[Hougigo]

Arum could easily rig the scorecards to make the Mayweather fight happen. I think Pacquiao desperately needs an early KO in this fight, and I'm not so sure he's capable of doing that.

If he wanted an early KO, he would've fought Abregu

[MindBat]

So, in what round will Chris Aljelly knock Pacquiao out?

Pac fans be like... "He's tall doe. "

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[MindBat]

did you hear of chris before the ruslan fight?

Most only know Aljelly for being tall and for being mobbed by lots of pretty women.

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[MindBat]

If Pac struggles with and/or loses to Aljelly, he's done. Put a fork in him.

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[Carpe Diem]

After watching Algieri's performance against Ruslan, I'd be really surprised and disappointed if Pacquiao doesn't knock him out within the first four rounds.

[sugarsmosley]

i really think algieri will pump a jab and be very cautious, and a good chance to go 12 rds.

bad thing is,
A) he doesnt really clinch well
B) hes not a counterpuncher

[Dr Rumack]

This is an intriguing fight, Pac has never fought someone of this size and skill before. If I recall the reason he never fought Yuri Foreman was because Roach said Foreman was too big with the skill to match, Algieri is very similar. I expect him to fill out better at 147 and I'm interested to see how Pac handles the movement and speed.

Yeah it's an interesting fight. Algieri's got a unique style for the current welterweight scene. Rangy, sharp, and elusive. I can see how he could make an impact regardless of what happens in the Pacquiao fight.

[Dr Rumack]

i really think algieri will pump a jab and be very cautious, and a good chance to go 12 rds.

bad thing is,
A) he doesnt really clinch well
B) hes not a counterpuncher

His defence is also a little leaky for his style. He drops his right hand quite a lot, especially when he leans to his left to throw a hook to the body. Ruslan caught him with good shots several times because of that.

[PAC-BOY]

:WORD:So Algieri has a chance huh? Come on people.


13 of his 20 were coming off a loss or multiple losses!
*Ruslan Provodnikov 23-2-0
Emmanuel Taylor 17-1-0
Wilfredo Acuna 14-12-0 - Coming off 5 losses in a row
Mike Arnaoutis 24-8-2- coming off a loss
Jose Peralta Alejo 10-1-0
Winston Mathis 7-4-1- coming off loss
Curtis Smith 10-5-0 - coming off loss
Bayan Jargal 15-2-3 - coming off 2 losses
Julias Edmonds 7-10-0 - coming off 4 losses
James Hope 4-3-0 - coming off 2 losses
Edward Valdez 3-6-2 - coming off 4 losses
Jose L Guzman 5-4-1
Henry White Jr 3-2-1
Eric Rodriguez 4-3-0 -coming off 2 losses
Jason Jordan 6-27-4 - coming off 2 losses
Clarence Smith 0-1-0- coming off loss (only fought twice in life)
Rakeem Carter 0-3-3 - coming off 3 losses
Jeradiael Figueroa 1-0-0
Ken Dunham 3-4-0 - coming off 3 losses

[MindBat]

After watching Algieri's performance against Ruslan, I'd be really surprised and disappointed if Pacquiao doesn't knock him out within the first four rounds.

Pac meeds to knock this kid out to reclaim his power puncher status.

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