Manny Pacquiao Next Fight Against Chris Algieri: ‘I guarantee Manny wins the fight’

Manny Pacquiao Next Fight Against Chris Algieri: ‘I guarantee Manny wins the fight’
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao (R) takes part in a sparring session during a media call in Hong Kong on October 27, 2014. AFP/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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Manny Pacquiao will be able to go 12 rounds against Chris Algieri if necessary, and he will also force the younger fighter to run, according to his strength and conditioning coach.

Justin Fortune also said that Algieri earned the right to challenge Pacquiao after beating Ruslan Provodnikov earlier this year. 

“I thought Algieri beat Provodnikov, he won it on balls and ring generalship. After all, he survived two knockdowns in the first round and a swollen right eye to go the distance,” he told the Philippine Star.

But Fortune, 48, says that Pacquiao is in great condition while maintaining power.

“When Algieri gets hit and feels Manny’s power, you know he’s going to run. Manny’s got to be in shape to chase him down,” said Fortune.

“I guarantee Manny wins the fight but I won’t predict how he‘ll get it done. Manny’s a machine and he’ll come to the fight ready to go 12 rounds if necessary. He’s been absolutely phenomenal in the gym, working harder than ever.”

Fortune also said that Pacquiao’s body is incredible. 

“His metabolism is incredible,” said Fortune. “Manny misses one meal and his weight drops. They should bring Manny to a university and study his anatomy.”

Boxers Manny Pacquiao, left, of the Philippines, and Chris Algieri of United States, right, pose for photographers during a news conference in Macau, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. The pair are scheduled to battle in a welterweight bout at Venetian Macao on Nov. 23 in Macau. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
Boxers Manny Pacquiao, left, of the Philippines, and Chris Algieri of United States, right, pose for photographers during a news conference in Macau, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. The pair are scheduled to battle in a welterweight bout at Venetian Macao on Nov. 23 in Macau. AP Photo/Vincent Yu
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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