Sunday, November 16, 2014

Manny Pacquiao vs. Chris Algieri: Top Storylines as Showdown Looms

It's fight week in Macau!


Manny Pacquiao will defend his WBO Welterweight Championship against undefeated Chris Algieri on Saturday night in China, and we'll get you set up with all the top storylines ahead of the big fight.


Pacquiao took a big chance in facing Algieri, and we ponder whether he's in the prototypical no-win situation.


On a related note: Is the entire boxing world sleeping on the challenger?


Algieri is tall, rangy and has a style possibly built to give Pacquiao fits, but almost everyone is dismissing his chances.


Can he silence the naysayers and shock the world?


Will he be able to handle the moment, and Pacquiao's aggressive, power-punching style?


And how will the Filipino handle the physical advantages and stylistic challenges that his opponent will bring to the fight?


Let's get right to it.


A big fight is just days away, and these are your top storylines for Pacquiao vs. Algieri!


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