Alas! Algieri reveals specific weapon
By Recah Trinidad
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 06 Nov 2014
TO keep him at the end of the jab, and be in control right at the start.
Unbeaten Chris Algieri, aiming to become the New White Hope, has suddenly injected specifics into his otherwise fantastic plot to upset Manny Pacquiao in their Nov. 23 world welterweight championship clash in Macau.
Algieri, 20-0, was previously hesitant to detail his fight plan. All he did was state, rather flatly, that he would be riding on his ability to adjust.
Algieri said: ?A lot of people think about the jab and whatnot. I don?t think that was my best asset. My best asset is being able to adjust in a fight, adjusting to any situation and finding a way to win.?
**
That was on Sunday, which still left many fans and experts speculating.
There were those who actually thought Algieri was being evasive about his overall ability.
Algieri was more direct to the point yesterday. He stood up to declare he would jam or offset Pacquiao?s torrid pace.
He explained (in a story posted at thafighthype.com): ?Manny is the king of in and out. He?s a fast and explosive guy, but he?s a rhytmic fighter. Keeping him at the end of the jab and under control, to offset his rhythm is the name of the game.?
**
That was the clearest Algieri had come to detailing how he hopes to stand up to Pacquiao?s fabled blazing offensive.
While his announced tactic could also seem like a recycled version of his jab, with which he had hoped to neutralize Pacquiao, Algieri this time offered a daring modification.
He would come to jam Pacquiao?s rhythm, a very doable plot considering his edge in height and reach.
But there?s a bigger question: What does he do once he has succeeded in jamming the rhythm. Will he agree to bang it up? Will he also allow himself to be trapped in a fierce toe-to-toe jungle exchange against a feared search-and-destroy warrior?
Or will he instead turn back, revert to his claimed ability to adjust?
MANNY NOT TO BLAME: Lawyer Romulo Macalintal, an expert on election laws, says Manny Pacquiao should not be blamed for his tardiness in the House of Representatives: ?Pacquiao was often absent during House of Representatives sessions. But he was out there risking life and limb inside the boxing ring to bring honor and pride to our country. The same cannot be said about legislators who likewise absent themselves from HR sessions, or even those who are always present but are not performing to the expectations of their constituents. I would rather have a Congressman Pacquiao who brings honor to our country while away from the session hall, than congressmen doing nothing for our country while attending HR sessions.?)
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Recah Trinidad.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: The Jig Is Up
By Chris Carlson, Fri, 19 Dec 2025January 31: Rohan Polanco-Christian Gomez Confirmed as Co-Feature to Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou Title Unification Showdown at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan
Fri, 19 Dec 2025Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua Tip the Scales Ahead of Netflix Heavyweight Spectacle in Miami
By Dong Secuya, Fri, 19 Dec 2025Suelo rules Thailand chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 19 Dec 2025RICHARDS AND AZEEZ SET FOR HISTORIC SHOWDOWN AS SOUTH LONDON LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS FACE-OFF AT PRESS CONFERENCE IN GHANA
Fri, 19 Dec 2025Brooklyn’s undefeated Pryce Taylor Called one of top heavyweight prospects in U.S.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025INDIGO FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS AS GIORGIO VISOLI OVERCOMES TOUGH JOE HOWARTH – AND TIAH-MAI AYTON WINS AGAIN
Thu, 18 Dec 2025Weights From ProBoxTV’s ‘Merry Fistmas’ at War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, Tomorrow Night at 7 pm ET
Thu, 18 Dec 2025Undefeated Jose Tito Sanchez Returns to Face Jesus Ramirez Rubio in Super Bantamweight Main Event on Friday
Thu, 18 Dec 2025Three boxers aim for finals
By Joaquin Henson, Wed, 17 Dec 2025BOOM! Terence Crawford Stuns the World with Retirement at 42-0
By Dong Secuya, Wed, 17 Dec 2025Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: The Biggest “Crossroads” Fight Ever!
By Ralph Rimpell, Wed, 17 Dec 2025Donaire ready for Tsutsumi
By Joaquin Henson, Tue, 16 Dec 2025INDIGO FIGHT NIGHT: WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED AS CONNOR MITCHELL GETS READY FOR HIS PRO DEBUT
Tue, 16 Dec 2025THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION DECEMBER 15 DECEMBER 2025: Gassiev KO Pulev in 6; Mikaeljan Beats Jack for WBC Cruiser Title; Pacheco Outpoints Sadjo
By Eric Armit, Tue, 16 Dec 2025