People are FAR too quick to write Algieri off....

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by knotty150, Jul 29, 2014.


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  1. knotty150

    knotty150 Active Member Full Member

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    I agree that this isn't really the kind of fight Pacquiao should be taking; it lacks the luster and excitement going into it that every Pacquiao fight should have....

    That said however, people are FAR too quick to write Algieri off. It wasn't long ago that people were clamoring at the idea of Pac vs Provodnikov; the difference being now that Algieri has beaten Provodnikov - fairly too. Like it or not, that single win alone puts him right up there in the mix of the top in the division. You could plausibly argue that he did a better job than Bradley against Prov, yet people readily acknowledge Bradley as being a top p4p fighter....

    Comparisons between Prov and Pac can also be made, in that they're both aggressive/volume punchers, with Pac being the more intelligent of the two and Prov being the more reckless/powerful. I fully expect Algieri to employ a similar tactic against Pac and I absolutely believe he'll be at least be partially successful.

    Also, look at how Pac has performed against the more "boxing" techniques in recent times. Marquez/Bradley, even an aged Mosley proved that all it takes is some genuine intelligence to often nullify Pac and steal rounds by boxing carefully.

    Even though I expect Pac to win, I'd be shocked if the fight isn't competitive. I don't think we'll be seeing many fireworks, and I fully expect that to be attributed to an intelligent fight plan employed by Algieri.

    Anyone else thinking the same?
     
    knotty150, Jul 29, 2014
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  2. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    idk man i think algeri is an alright fighter but pac should get a ko here
     
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  3. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    I agree with you, this fight could easily blow up in Pac's face.
     
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  4. acie2g

    acie2g Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'd give Algeri a reasonable chance at an upset height/reach advantage along with style advantage this has UD all over it for me at this point Ruslan is probably stronger than Pacquiao so a KO is unlikely not the best fight but this is where Pac is in his career
     
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  5. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    I agree.
     
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  6. dangerousity

    dangerousity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    His height might frustrate Pac for first few rounds until Pac gets confident enough to basically just run through him. Similar to Pac-Solis, Solis frustrated Pac early until Pac got pissed.
     
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  7. boxing_master

    boxing_master Loyal Member banned

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    i agree this al poses few problems his height and reach for one.......
     
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  8. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    his height won't help much he's shorter than marga
     
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  9. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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  10. FlyingFrenchman

    FlyingFrenchman Active Member Full Member

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    I don't think Algieri deserved the win vs. Provodnikov... but since he did get the win, I don't have a huge problem with the fight. It took some getting used to, but I'm over it now. Pacquiao needs to look fantastic, anything less will make him look like **** in the eyes of many people.

    Speaking of Provodnikov and Bradley... why not Bradley vs. Provodnikov II?
     
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  11. Lady Girl

    Lady Girl Kneel Before Zod! Full Member

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    hes durable and bigger than pac. but with time, the better fighter will win.
     
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  12. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    ...but is 2014 Pac the better fighter?
     
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  13. modernfonzie

    modernfonzie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed. I've been thinking about it, and this might actually be a good fight.
     
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  14. modernfonzie

    modernfonzie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thats the thing, we don't really know how good Algieri is. We'll see soon enough
     
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  15. likeafire

    likeafire Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Agreed. Im quite surprised people are thinking that all pac has to do is show up. Algieri is a smart fighter, and those are dangerous.

    I can see this being a close fight
     
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