Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao looks to defend his WBO welterweight championship tonight against Long Island native, Chris Algieri at the Venetian in Macao, China. Algieri (20-0, 8 KOs), is a 9 to 1 underdog against the Filipino legend, but he believes he will score one of the biggest upsets in boxing history on Saturday night.
Pacquiao (56-5-2, 38 KOs) will be the toughest opponent Algieri has ever faced and Pacquiao knows he needs to score a big knockout in order to reinforce his reign over boxing’s elite. Pacquiao will come out fast and furious in the opening three rounds and Algieri will need to survive in order to have a chance in the fight.
Algieri knows he needs to have the fight of his life in order to defeat the champ, but has the advantage in height, weight, wingspan, and diet coming into the fight. At 5-foot-10, Algieri has a four-inch height advantage and nearly a six-inch reach advantage. If Algieri can establish his jab early, and keep Pacquiao at bay, he has a chance to outbox Pacquaio and win the fight.
Make sure to read our preview and predictions article before the fight and watch our live round by round updates on our twitter account @TheLatinTimes. We will also be blogging the round updates and scoring updates here throughout the fight. You can stream the fight live via HBO PPV and at www.TopRank.com.
Main Event: WBO Welterweight Title: Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao 56-5 (38) v Chris Algieri 20-0 (8)
Round 1: Both fighters are getting familar with each other. Algieri towers over the smaller Pacquiao in the ring. He's four inches taller and nearly eight pounds heavier for the fight. Pacquiao lands a right hook and wobbles Algieri. Pacquiao is stalking Algieri. Pacquiao is trying to cut off the ring and Algieri is trying to keep Pacquiao at a distance with his length and jab. Slow first round, but Pacquiao was the agressor. 10-9 Pacquiao
Round 2: Algieri landed a straight right hand at the end of round one, and lands a left hook at the beginning of round 2. Again, Pacquio is chasing Algieri around the ring as Algieri dodges and ducks. Down goes Algieri on a slip, but the referee is calling it a knock down. Bad break for Algieri. Pacquiao stuns Algieri with a hard right hand. Algieri is doing a good job of boxing, he's frustrating Pacquiao, but is still down on the cards. 10-8 Pacquiao
Round 3: Sloppy third round. Both fighters not landing a lot. Algieri is showing excellent footwork as Pacquiao chases him around the ring. Is Pacquiao tiring? Algieri lands another straight right hand. He's been effective at keeping Pacquiao at a distance. Pacquiao lands a few body shots. Algieri has only been able to land that short straight right all night. 10 -9 Algieri
Round 4: Algieri needs to get more offensive to have a chance in the fight. He's doing a good job of boxing and dodging. Pacquiao lands an uppercut. The two fighters exchange body shots. Pacquiao is still the agressor. Algieri lands that little short right again, it's the only punch he can land and it doesn't appear to hurt Pacman. 10-9 Pacquiao
Round 5: Replay from round four shows Algieri took a hard shot to the throat. Algieri is hoping that Pacquiao is ired and that he is the better conditioned fighter. Algieri is winning round 5 with his jab, but Pacquiao is stalking again. Pacquiao is countering the jab in the second part of the round. Algieri is landing the jab again and might be ahead in this round. We will give it to him. 10-9 Algieri
Round 6: Algieri has unveiled his game plan. Release the jab in round 5, and try and use his superb footwork to outbox and land more punches in the second round of the fight. Not sure if a knockout is possible, but you never know. Pacquiao is faster in round six, Algieri lands a low blow and is warned by the referee. Pacquiao lands a hard left and knocks down Algieri. Second knock down of the fight. Pacquiao stalks Algieri again and Algieri goes down to one knee and is down again. Two knock downs this round! 10-7 Pacquiao
Round 7: Three total knock downs so far in the fight. Pacquiao is way ahead of this fight. Pacquiao is the agressor again in round seven is dominating Algieri with his speed. Algieri almost slipped, but held on to Pacquiao. Pacman is in full control of this fight so far and Algieri did nothing to change that in round 7. 10-9 Pacquiao
Round 8: Algieri's corner is telling him that Pacquiao is tired and that he has him right where he wants him. "What were they thinking?" says Jim Lampley. Algieri tries to be a little bit more agressive this round, but Pacquiao counters well. Algieri thought he got hit with a low blow and begs the ref for a call and the crowd boos. Both fighters land a little bit this round, but Pacman's counter punching wins him the round. 10-9 Pacquiao
Round 9: Pacquiao delivers a hard right to Algieri and knocks him down hard. He gets a 9 count. He gets knocked down again. He can move, the fight is almost over, but Algieri survives and is saved by the bell. 10-7 Pacquiao.
Round 10: Wow! Brutal round last round. We thought the fight was over after two knock downs. Five knock downs in total in the fight. How Algieri is still standing is beyond us. Pacquiao lands two more hard punches and Algieri is wobbling. Somehow he survives round 10, but that's all he's doing right now. He goes down again. Six knock downs in the fight. 10-8 Pacquiao
Round 11: Max Kellerman humors the audience by saying that Algieri's corner is "letting him out of his cage now." Round 11 is moreof the same. How Algieri is still standing is a wonder to behold. Pacquiao contunies to dominate and seeks the knockout. Algieri is just trying to survive. He won't win another round, he won't win the fight. Can he leave on his feet is the only question now. 10-9 Pacquiao
Round 12: Can Algieri go the distance? Pacquiao's left eye is swelling and he appears to be waiting for his opportunity in the last round. Algieri is trying to survive the final bell. Pacquiao is the lion chasing the lamb this round. Algieri is still moving, but is barely dodging Pacquiao's punches. Somehow, some way, miraculously Algieri makes it to the bell and survives the fight. 10-9 Pacquiao
Final Scorecard:
Levi Martinez: 119 -103
Patrick J. Morley: 199-103
Michael Pernick: 120-102 (Shutout)
Manny Pacquiao Wins By Unanimous Decision!
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