Manny Pacquiao vs. Chris Algieri

Nov. 13, 2014 4:34 PM

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From Paramount to Pacquiao

In less than one year, Greenlawn-raised Chris Algieri went from boxing at The Paramount in Huntington to facing Manny Pacquiao on HBO pay-per-view in Macau, China. This is the story of his ascent.

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His dream denied

Chris Algieri was knocked down six times in his fight against Manny Pacquiao. He got up all six times and finished the fight, losing a one-sided unanimous decision.

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Behind the scenes with Chris Algieri

During the biggest week of his pro boxing career, Chris Algieri spent many hours in front of cameras and microphones. Newsday takes you behind the scenes of fight week in Macau, China, for the lead-in to Algieri's fight against Manny Pacquiao.

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<a href='https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/chris-algieri-sees-growth-after-painful-experience-of-first-loss-to-manny-pacquiao-1.96472062'>Down but not out</a>

Down but not out

The bravado that traveled halfway around the world with Algieri was replaced by sobering reality against Manny Pacquiao, but Algieri could take heart from the fact that he went the distance with the champ.

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The boxer's mom

Dominick Algieri nodded toward his wife, Adriana, and said, 'She's already a nervous wreck.' This was Thursday night in their hotel suite at the Venetian Macao, three days before their son, Chris, was to fight Manny Pacquiao.

By Greg Logan

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Weigh-ins, take 2

Chris Algieri needed an extra hour to shed 0.2 pounds in order to hit the 144-pound catchweight limit for his title shot against WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao.

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Trainers talking big

Tim Lane, trainer for Chris Algieri, predicted his fighter will retire Manny Pacquiao. Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's trainer, disagreed. On Sunday afternoon here in Macau (Saturday night in New York), we'll find out.

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'Goose bumps'

From the moment Bob Arum tapped him on the shoulder and offered the chance of a lifetime to fight for Manny Pacquiao's WBO welterweight title, Chris Algieri has lived the dream.

By Greg Logan

The Cutman

Jacob 'Stitch' Duran was brought in by Chris Algieri after the Ruslan Provodnikov fight to be his cutman for his shot at Manny Pacquiao. Newsday's Greg Logan tells the story of the switch.

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The big payday

The winner of Manny Pacquiao vs. Chris Algieri will see an even bigger payday for his next fight, assuming they can come to terms for a bout against the biggest pay-per-view draw there is: Floyd Mayweather Jr.

By Greg Logan

'The Chris Algieri Show'

Trainers Tim Lane and Keith Trimble spoke boldly about undefeated boxer Chris Algieri's chances against WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao at the pre-fight news conference. Algieri was equally confident in his media roundtable just before the event.

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Writer on fighter

Newsday boxing writer Greg Logan compares the styles of Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri and explains what the Long Island underdog will need to do to get the win.

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Grand arrivals

Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri make their grand arrival at the Venetian Hotel on Tuesday night in Macau for their WBO welterweight title fight on Sunday.

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Pacquiao in 1?

Trainer Freddie Roach told a few reporters that Manny Pacquiao told him he believes he'll knock out Chris Algieri in the first round.

By Greg Logan

photo essay

Training day

Take a look at what an open workout for Chris Algieri looks like in this photo essay from Tuesday's training session at the Venetian Macau.

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Boxing and brains

At a community event at a local gym in Macau, Chris Algieri told young Chinese fighters that you can be a boxer and still get an education.

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Goal is control

Chris Algieri said he wants to 'control everything' when he fights WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a few days.

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Champion lifestyle

Training life has changed since Chris Algieri beat Ruslan Provodnikov and booked the fight against Manny Pacquiao.

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Confidence men

Chris Algieri and his support team are confident as the fight week countdown begins for Saturday night's WBO welterweight title battle with legendary eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao at the Venetian Macao. Newsday's Greg Logan reports.

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Fight week photos

Scenes from around the Venetian Macau as Chris Algieri and Manny Pacquiao promote their fight this Sunday afternoon.

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Hands of stone

Chris Algieri, the undefeated Long Island boxer, leaves his mark in Macau as fight week begins here at the Venetian Hotel.

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The matchmaker

Chris Algieri 'is the real Cinderella man' says Star Boxing matchmaker Ron Katz.

By Greg Logan

Verbal jabs

Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach has taken quite a few shots at Chris Algieri in the media. Algieri and his team take it all in stride.

By Mark La Monica

Travel

Postcards from Macau

Scenes from in and around Macau, China, that have nothing to do with boxing.

By Mark La Monica and Jeffrey Basinger

PROFILE

Who is Chris Algieri?

The WBO light welterweight champion of the world wasn't bred on the 'mean streets' unless you find a bucolic cul-de-sac in a North Shore suburb on Long Island threatening. Newsday's Greg Logan takes you through how Algieri went from high school wrestler to world champion kickboxer to world champion boxer.

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