"From Untelevised Undercard 2 Main Event in 1 year" Spence v Algeria PBC on NBC Apr 16 Fight Thread

[LauderdaleBoss]

#AlgieriAssassins

but I think he's gonna lose this one though.

 

[malbaker86]

The picture that was used for Algieri though...

nikka got ROCKED

 

[Amare's Right Hook]

#AlgieriAssassins

but I think he's gonna lose this one though.

When a man is let out of a cage, he is a different person.

 

[LauderdaleBoss]

When a man is let out of a cage, he is a different person.

True, indeed.

He got a chance. I'm not counting him out. It's just that I know that he's up against it in this one.

 

[Big Boss]

Can't wait for this fight

 

[patscorpio]

i just saw the gary russ portion of the card starts at 11..so fukking late because of the pbc on bc card no doubt..oh well..do what i gotta do

 

[Batsute]

Its a shame how algebra has had 3 serious fights with two of those being losses and hasnt taken a tune up fight. Looks like he is heading towards gatekeeper status.



Anyway lets go Spence

 

[GREENandYELLOW]

Its a shame how algebra has had 3 serious fights with two of those being losses and hasnt taken a tune up fight. Looks like he is heading towards gatekeeper status.



Anyway lets go Spence

This is it for me. For Algieri's career I think taking an easier fight where he was supposed to win would have been better for him. I don't see the benefit of taking on the hottest prospect in that division when he hasn't has a lot of success (wins) against top fighters. That said, props to Algieri, he never ducked anyone.

I think it will be a coming out party for Spence and he is the first to stop Algieri. Would love to see Algieri stand strong and push Spence for 12 rounds.

 

[ChocolateGiddyUp]

This is it for me. For Algieri's career I think taking an easier fight where he was supposed to win would have been better for him. I don't see the benefit of taking on the hottest prospect in that division when he hasn't has a lot of success (wins) against top fighters. That said, props to Algieri, he never ducked anyone.

I think it will be a coming out party for Spence and he is the first to stop Algieri. Would love to see Algieri stand strong and push Spence for 12 rounds.

Algieri turned the fight down at first... Spence was gonna fight Chves but he was too fat N wouldn't be ready in time...then PBC offered more $$$ to Algieri


PBC doesn't punish guys for losing so Algieri will be aiight for a while

 

[GREENandYELLOW]

Algieri turned the fight down at first... Spence was gonna fight Chves but he was too fat N wouldn't be ready in time...then PBC offered more $$$ to Algieri


PBC doesn't punish guys for losing so Algieri will be aiight for a while

I just think it is an interesting choice for Algieri being the stepping stone for their next star they are trying to build. Maybe he is getting really good money and Algieri has fought great recent competition so he isn't one to back down.

Maybe I am just overthinking it and he just wants money/competition. Dude was competitive vs. Ruslan and Khan, he could easily build himself back up into a fight of that caliber again, but he has to win vs. C class competition. If I was him I wouldn't step in against Spence, but that is because I think Spence will be a tough night and a KO is probable. At least we can say Algieri isn't hiding out.

 

[patscorpio]

Algieri turned the fight down at first... Spence was gonna fight Chves but he was too fat N wouldn't be ready in time...then PBC offered more $$$ to Algieri


PBC doesn't punish guys for losing so Algieri will be aiight for a while

shyt hes earning more than everybody on this card..even more than glowacki who is a champion and a more established fighter like USS

 

[patscorpio]

boxingscene.com
Photos/Weights: Errol Spence-Chris Algieri, Glowacki-Cunningham
by Keith Idec
BROOKYLN - Undefeated rising welterweight star Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. and former world champion Chris Algieri went face-to-face on Friday as they made weight for their scheduled main event showdown on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC this Saturday, April 16 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Also in attendance were the undercard fighters, who are part of the televsied card - cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Glowacki and former champion Steven "U.S.S" Cunningham plus undefeated 2012 U.S. Olympian "Sir" Marcus Browne and unbeaten light heavyweight Radivoje "Hot Rod" Kalajdzic who round out a stacked tripleheader on Saturday night. In addition, popular Brooklyn undefeated fighter Heather "The Heat" Hardy was in attendance as she nears her undercard bout against Sweden's Anna Hultin.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Star Boxing, start at $25, not including applicable fees, and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP.

Spence came it at 146.6-pounds, while Algieri was 145.6.

Glowacki was 199-pounds and Cunningham was 199.2.

Browne was 174.6-pounds and Kalajdzic was 173.6.

Hardy was 123.2-pounds and Hultin was 123.

BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment

"Barclays Center is thrilled to have Chris Algieri back for his fourth fight and we expect a great turnout from the Long Island fans who are looking forward to Saturday as well. We're also looking forward to a new name to headline Brooklyn and we welcome Errol Spence Jr.

"We welcome Marcus Browne back for your 11th fight and we thank you for calling Barclays Center home. Heather Hardy is also back at Barclays Center for the sixth time and we are thrilled to have all of them fighting in our building.

"It's fitting that Saturday nights card features Chris Colbert and Earl Newman who got their start at Golden Gloves.

"I think 2016 will be our biggest year yet and we look forward to welcoming everybody back in the coming months."

Barclays Center's BROOKLYN BOXING™ programming platform is presented by AARP. PBC on NBC is sponsored by Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina.


For more information visit www.premierboxingchampions.com and www.nbcsports.com/boxing,

 

[patscorpio]

Photos/Weights: Russell vs. Hyland, Pedraza vs. Smith

Russell Jr. vs. Hyland, a 12-round bout for Russell’s Jr.’s WBC Featherweight Title taking place on Saturday, April 16 at the Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., is promoted by DiBella Entertainment. In the co-feature, Jose Pedraza and Stephen Smith will meet in a junior lightweight world title bout for the IBF belt. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will air live on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT) and will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). Photos by Stephanie Trapp.

WBC FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Gary Russell Jr. – 126 Pounds

Patrick Hyland – 126 Pounds

IBF JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Jose Pedraza – 129 Pounds

Stephen Smith – 129 Pounds

Here is what the fighters had to say Friday:

GARY RUSSELL JR.

(On how he feel)

“I feel good. I can eat, I can drink, I feel a lot better.”

(On what fans should expect tomorrow)

“The same as always. I’m just going to go in like a genuine gentleman, pushing with everything I have to the line.”

(On his prediction)

“Hopefully we can get this guy up out of here early with no ill intent, no injuries or anything like that. We’re not going in there looking for the knockout. If it happens, it happens.”

PATRICK HYLAND

(On how he’s feeling before the fight)

“I feel great. Nice and strong and I’m ready for tomorrow night.”

(On what his fans should expect tomorrow)

“Hey, I just want everyone to come follow me, have fun and be a part of me bringing the belt back to Ireland.”

JOSE PEDRAZA

(On how he feels after making weight)

“I feel good, really good, we made weight which was the most important thing for today. We’re happy and ready fight.”

(On what fans should expect)

“A grand fight. One more challenge that we will overcome. It will be a big challenge but we’ve done great work and I know we will come out on top.”

STEPHEN SMITH

(On how he felt after the weigh-in)

“You know, it’s always nice to get the weigh-in out of the way and now be fully focused on the fight. I’m feeling good.”

(On what fans should expect)

“A good fight. We’re two very competitive fighters. Two fighters who believe that the training has gone as well as possible. We will put everything on the line tomorrow night and we are very confident that I’ve got what it takes. I will do anything that it takes to win this fight and bring the world title back to the UK.”

 

[krackdagawd]

I'm happy for Spence he seems like a genuinely good dude.

Another tough challenge for the Sauna man

 

[seemorecizzy]

After spence knocks this bum out, he better retire