NEW YORK (March 9. 2016) – Undefeated rising star Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and former world champion Chris Algieri went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday at a press conference at Gallagher’s Steakhouse in Manhattan as they discussed their Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC showdown taking place Saturday, April 16 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Errol Spence Jr
Malignaggi analyzes Spence vs. Algieri
By Jeff Aranow: On April 16, unbeaten welterweight contender Errol Spence Jr. (19-0, 16 KOs) will be making a step up fight against former WBO 140lb belt holder Chris Algieri (21-2, 8 KOs) on Premier Boxing Champions on NBC from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Analyst and former world champion Paulie Malignaggi sees this as a good test for the 26-year-old Spence Jr., because it will give him the chance to show what he’s made of by facing a rugged fighter like Algieri. This isn’t the same Algieri that beat Ruslan Provodnikov in 2014, and lost to Manny Pacquiao, says Malignaggi.
Errol Spence Jr. faces Chris Algieri on 4/16 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
By Dan Ambrose: #2 IBF welterweight contender Errol Spence Jr. 19-0, 16 KOs) will be putting his unbeaten record on the line on April 16 against #5 WBO Chris Algieri (21-2, 8 KOs) on April 16 in what is supposed to be an IBF 147lb eliminator bout at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
It hasn’t been confirmed yet whether the Spence-Algieri fight will be an eliminator. Algieri isn’t ranked in the top 15 by the International Boxing Federation, so it’s possible that Spence will still need to face someone else for the final eliminator.
Errol Spence Jr. vs Chris Algieri April 16 – Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Rising star and 2012 U.S. Olympian Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. (19-0, 16 KOs) will take on former world champion Chris Algieri (21-2, 8 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight showdown headlining an exciting night of matchups on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC in primetime on Saturday, April 16 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Errol Spence Jr. vs. Chris Algieri likely for April 16 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
By Dan Ambrose: Unbeaten #2 IBF welterweight contender Errol Spence Jr. (19-0, 16 KOs) will be back in the ring in two months from now on April 16 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The opponent that the 26-year-old Spence Jr. will be fighting is Chris Algieri (21-2, 8 KOs), according to Dan Rafael of ESPN. The fight will be on Premier Boxing Champions on NBC, which means it will likely be bringing in good ratings.
It will be the main event on the card, and the winner of the contest will be the IBF mandatory challenger to champion Kell Brook. This is a big deal for both fighters, because they obviously would likely to get a world title shot.
Mayweather: Errol Spence Jr. is going to make the most noise in boxing
By Tim Fletcher: Floyd Mayweather Jr. is really high on undefeated welterweight contender Errol Spence Jr. (19-0, 16 KOs), and he sees the 26-year-old fighter making the most impact in the welterweight division now that he’s retired from the sport.
Mayweather says he’s going to be signing the young Spence, and he thinks he’s going to be a star.
2016 Match Up Wishlist: Welterweight
By Ross Walker: Disclaimer: Some fighters on this list may be included in matchups in other divisions, if this is the case they will appear in the heavier division’s list.
Manny Pacquiao vs. Terence Crawford
Unfortunately it looks as though this fight will not be taking place but dare to dream. If this match up were to take place it would be the proverbial “passing of the welterweight torch” type of fight with Manny Pacquiao on his way out and Crawford on his way up.
Stevenson: “C’mon Kovalev – it’s time to fight for the unified title.”
It’s been 30 years since a world championship title fight was fought in Toronto – and the exuberant crowd at Ricoh Coliseum welcomed boxing back with hard-hitting action on the main televised card of the Premier Boxing Champions on Spike.