Huni's boxing credentials have been questioned by Gallen. It is inconceivable to see Gallen out-pointing the pure boxer, which limits his mode of victory to a stoppage. Since he first stepped into the ring in 2014, Gallen's detractors have been waiting to see him lose and so far they have been kept waiting. He is also coming into his physical prime, while Gallen is approaching his 40th birthday. He has boxed his whole life and his muscle memory is entirely in one sport. Huni is quite rightfully a substantial betting favourite. Should he knock out Gallen, it will catapult his stardom among mainstream sporting fans. Gallen's profile gives Huni a much-needed boost and the chance to become a household name overnight. ( AAP: Dan Himbrechts)īut his drive to test himself against the next level of competition has landed him here, which is most admirable.Īs Huni's promoter Dean Lonergan stated two days out from the fight, Gallen is the biggest name Huni could fight, outside of world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. PST on Saturday, November 22.Gallen (right) knocks Lucas Browne down to win by TKO in April.
Algieri World Welterweight Championship is being produced and distributed live through HBO Pay-Per-View starting at 6:00 p.m. A Q&A session followed in the afternoon with both boxers and their trainers, finally ending with the pair throwing out the first pitch before the Giants took the field against the Brewers. The day’s events also included a little friendly competition, playing pool and knocking down some pins inside AT&T Park’s newest, exclusive lounge, The Gotham Club. PACQUIAO: Well, I’m a politician, so I have work in the office and also focusing on my family, as a businessman, things like that.Ĭhris Algieri & Franco Finn SAN FRANCISCO AugWorld Champion Boxer Chris Algieri (L) with Franco Finn (R) visit AT&T Park in San Francisco to announce his upcoming title fight with Manny Pacquiao. So I always got time to go to school, but I got my opportunity now with a small window to be a great athlete, so I’m going to take it.įRANCO: For you Manny, when the career is over, will there be more politics, more basketball or singing, I know you do everything… As long as I can still fight, I will fight.įRANCO: Chris, with a Bachelors and a Masters Degree, if you weren’t fighting, what would you be doing?ĪLGIERI: I’d probably in medical school right now or finishing up or going through that process. It’s an honor for me to be a head coach and sometimes I play.įRANCO: You been fighting for such a long time, how many more can we expect? READ MORE: Neighbors Creating Holiday Magic On Candy Cane Lane In Pleasanton Since 1953
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PACQUIAO: I’m actually a player and a head coach of the professional basketball association in the Philippines. Will you get into more of your basketball? Especially this time the fight is in Macao, it’s better to train in the Philippines, because there is no weather change.įRANCO: Talk about your love for basketball, and talk about what happens after your fight. PACQUIAO: It depends on where the fight is. Golden State Warriors “Hype Man” Franco Finn, who hosted the day’s events, sat down with both boxers during an exclusive conversation.įRANCO: Training in Vegas versus training in the Philippines, do you have a preference on where you like to train? The announcement was made during a media event at AT&T Park in front of invited media guests and fans who paid for an exclusive day with both fighters. READ MORE: Home Alone: Helping Pandemic Pets Cope When Their Owners Return To Work World champion boxer Manny Pacquiao was in San Francisco Friday to announce that he will defend his WBO Welterweight Title against undefeated Welterweight American champion Chris Algieri later this year in Macao. SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) - Boxing royalty has arrived in the Bay Area.