Comments Thread For: Arums Confirms Pacquiao-Algieri Direct Rematch Clause

[IMDAZED]

I fell asleep after round seven and missed the rest but I had Algieri comfortably ahead at that point, maybe 5-2. He seemed in control so unless something drastic happened later, he probably deserved the decision. As far as this rematch clause, whatever. I'm not dumb enough to buy it even once.

[Cinci Champ]

I don't really see any arrogance in the guy. He seems to be really level headed and down to earth. He is saying all of the right things in my opinion. Boxing, and fighting in general for that matter, is very psychological. Going in to the ring with any thing less than supreme confidence would be a mistake. And he is absolutely correct when he says that people who think Provodnikov won their fight don't know boxing.

ya he looks more like a guy trying to prove his worth which he obviously believes is more then the public does but i dont see an arrogant boxer at all.

[PAC-BOY]

If Algieri beats Pac legitimately ..*** the rematch! Pac will need to retire. ASAP!

[Evil_Meat]

It's already been established... anyone who thinks Provo beat Algieri is in the minority, and it's not even close (the fight was relatively close but it was a clear cut victory IMO).

[theface07]

Algeiri beat Provodnikov legitimately, even if it was a close match. I think, because of that, he deserves the shot but Provodnikov is not Manny. He doesn't have his movement or his unique punching style. All he has is brute force and a bum rush style. Provodnikov was a lot more predictable than Manny should be. This is Algeiri's big chance so I'm not surprised that he's exhibiting a lot of confidence. At the same time, this still sort of seems like "The Has-been vs. The Never Was", the least anticipated Manny Pacquiao fight in over a decade.

[b00g13man]

Standard stuff. This shoudn't be news.

[SterlingStained]

pacquiao is ruining his last remaining years fighting in macau vs crap opponents and using catchweights.

why in the world would you need a catchweight vs salka?

[GRUSTLER]

He hasn't fought any. I agree that Chris can hit Manny, but inversely Manny can also hit Chris, and hit harder and more often than Chris can hit him.

He is going to torch this guy, the fight won't even be close.

Pacquiao has only mostly dominated fighters who came straight at him with no defense or foot work. Marquez was the closes to a pure boxer with the exception of Bradley but Bradley was scared and running from Manny. Over all movement, timing and speed gives Manny problems. Not saying this Algieri guy beats Manny but it might be a little tougher for Manny to look dominant against him.

[ricky1978]

The ego on Algieri, he got lucky getting the Pacquiao fight by getting a decision over Provodnikov in a fight that was far from a clear victory now he thinks Provodnikov has to get to his level first before he will consider a rematch? What an ass.

We'll see what level he feels hes on after Pacquiao levels him.

I agree....still laughing about Provo getting on his level....

[SeekDaGreat]

Lol. This is the biggest joke of the year. Right?

Why is there a rematch clause? I thought we were trying to get passed this fight and move on.