Is Chris Algieri an elite fighter or a bum?

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I wish some of you American lads would visit the "British" forum once in a while and put those deluded Khan fans right!! They are ADAMANT that Khan is huge in the states and a significant ppv draw!! As such, "Doesn't have to give Brook the fight" (their explanation for Khan turning down the opportunity to fight Brook for a world title, choosing to fight Algieri instead).

 

its totally unfair on Algeiri to say Frankie Gavin is better who is still basically a domestic fighter

 

Prescott is a thunderous puncher and Algieri clearly is not (which is why Team Khan picked Chris).

 

Algieri is a decent boxer just below world class imo. I dont think he will trouble khan but u never kno

 

It seems there is only two words to describe boxers these days.

Elite or bums.

Nothing in between.

Sad really. :verysad

 

Very very true. I also hate how many on here abuse journeymen which are vital in boxing

 

That is a reasonable point.

That said, they will both be fringe contenders/gatekeepers at WW so I consider them to be on a par with each other. And I do feel that Algieri's style would undoubtedly bring out the best in Gavin and I would pick Frankie by UD.

It's not that I am suggesting that Chris is a poor fighter. On the contrary!! I just consider Gavin (a former WW Commonwealth Champion, which is clearly above domestic level) who's only loss was a SD deafeat to Bundu, to be much better than some believe him to be.

 

Well said!!

I HATE the term "bum" being applied to any boxer! They have (usually) trained hard to climb into a public arena and fight another fit, trained fighter who they know is hell bent on hurting them...they have earned respect, not ridicule!!

I find it especially grating that most of the disparaging remarks come from those who have not a clue as to what it takes to be a professional boxer (and who would not dream of climbing into a ring and fighting).

 

Indeed!!!

 

Gavin didnt win the European title, I actually dont rate Gavin at all but its fair enough to think he has the ability but he hasnt got any world/eurpoean level wins.

 

how can you be domestic level when you have been euro champ :think

world ranked

you can tell your self this all you like it dont make it true

 

He's a good fighter. He's not an elite fighter nor is he a bum either. A bum would've fallen before Provodnikov and gave you guys another "Highlight KO reel" to admire, GGG style.

 

who did he beat for the eurpean belt?

 

I don't think it's fair to categorize him as being elite or a bum. That's too extreme.

He's a young pro fighter. How many pro fights does he even have under his belt, 20 or 21? There's no shame in getting beat up by pacman, he's an ATG and had way too much ring experience, speed and power for ALgieri to handle.

I dont think this is a good fight for Khan, nor should a win against CHris put AMir in the driver's seat for a Mayweather showdown.

It's not fair he can call out the top WW's when he's fighting 140 lb fighters. If he wants a shot at the big boys of the WW division, do it the right way. Fight Brook, Thurman or Porter. A win over any of those guys easily trumps a win over Algieri.

 

who did mccloskey beat :hey

good for one to make weight for a case its good for the other

or are you used to double standards

should i remind you who khan won te commanwealth belt