Pacquiao vs. Algieri: Algieri’s trainer says ‘Pacquiao should never be at this weight’

Following a weigh-in that required two attempts for his fighter to make the 144 lb limit, Chris Algieri's trainer Tim Lane spoke with the…

By: Nate Wilcox | 9 years ago
Pacquiao vs. Algieri: Algieri’s trainer says ‘Pacquiao should never be at this weight’
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Following a weigh-in that required two attempts for his fighter to make the 144 lb limit, Chris Algieri’s trainer Tim Lane spoke with the assembled media in Macau.

“Pacquiao is a 126 lb dude. Pacquiao should never be at this weight. The guy probably walks around at 142 lbs and probably ate a hamburger right before this weigh in just to get the weight up,” he said.

Algieri also spoke to the media following his successful second attempt to make weight. Despite his difficulties, Algieri insisted it was an easy weight cut.

“I’d rather be well fed and feel good, than be really sucked out. But to do something like this, this is nothing,” he said, blaming the issues on the scale.

Algieri fights superstar boxer Manny Pacquiao tomorrow night in Macau, China. The bout will air on HBO PPV in the USA.

Algieri is expected to have a significant size advantage come fight time, possibly as much as 15 pounds after he rehydrates and eats.

Here’s a breakdown of Pacquiao’s techniques for getting inside on taller fighters like Algieri:

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Nate Wilcox
Nate Wilcox

Nate Wilcox is the founding editor of BloodyElbow.com. As such he has hired every editor and writer to work for the site. Wilcox’s writing for BE is known for its emphasis on MMA history, the evolution of fighting techniques and strong opinions. Wilcox developed the SBN MMA consensus rankings which were featured in USA Today from 2009 to 2011. Before founding BE, Wilcox was a political operative working for such figures as Senators John Kerry and Mark Warner and an early political blogger. He is the co-author of Netroots Rising, a history of the political blogosphere from 2003 to 2007. Wilcox also hosts the Let It Roll podcast on music history for the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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