Comments Thread For: Spence-Algieri Formally Announced, April 16 at Barclays

[jcj0427]

Algieri won't test Spence's chin,but he will test his boxing ability and stamina. I see it as 60-40 in favor of Spence due to the difference in punching power,but algieri could possibly edge him over,due to having more experience at higher levels. Sadly,I think that if the fight ends up close,Spence will get the nod,just because they don't want to derail the prospect.

this is exactly whats gonna happen

[jcj0427]

gotta give credit to Algieri, he doesnt necessarily need this fight. But he chose to take it because if he beats Spence he can get another big name to get in their with him. He fought Pac Khan Ruslan and now a good up and comer in Spence. You can tell he wants to be in the mix of the top fighters and continue to prove himself.

[Beercules]

WarGieri


Really interesting fight, finally get to see how good Spence is. If he stops Algieri that'll be a big statement

[Corelone]

I like Algieri's heart, but the only fight he even looked good in was the Khan fight. Provo swole up his head and chased him from pillar to post, that was his best win. Bone was a confidence builder coming off a KO. A small step up for Spence, more name than danger.

[sicko]

Great News! I like both fighters but I think Spence Jr is just something SPECIAL and 2016 will be a special break our year for him but of course he has to go out and prove that. Don't expect Algieri to be easy

[robbyheartbaby]

Wow good card, Algieri is crazy taking another fight like this so soon, can't see him beating Spence, props to Chris. Plus happy for Cunningham to get another opportunity too.

[kej718]

Good card. I will save up now to I can see this live.

[Jem Mace]

Algieri has a fighters mentality, I admire that. I think this is easy work for Spence. I have huge expectations of Spence and we are on the cusp of the next level of progression of his career. Exciting times!

[FlatLine]

Spence is overrated. He gets hit clean a lot more than he should but he does have some serious power which is his redeeming quality. But so did Jeff Lacy.

Algieri could beat him if he has the right game plan, he should be able to box Spence's ears off if he's learned from and improved after the beat downs that Khan and Pacquiao gave him. Algieri has the right tools to do it. Whether he pulls it off is somewhat dependant on the game plan Jackson has in mind for him.

[Redd Foxx]

Looking forward to this! I really don't see why people are so hyped on Spence. He's not particularly fast, slick, or powerful. He's well rounded so I'll give him that but why the hype?
Anyhow, Chris will give a good gauge to see where Spence is at.