LAS VEGAS, NV (November 3, 2014) -- Talk about your Horatio Algieri story!
Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion and science scholar CHRIS ALGIERI is just 19 days from his date with destiny, where he will challenge Fighter of the Decade and defending WBO welterweight champion MANNY "Pacman" PACQUIAO.
Algieri, New York's only reigning world champion, will break his Las Vegas training camp on Wednesday, November 12, and head to The Venetian Macao. But before he leaves, he will make one last appearance in Los Angeles, where he will host a press conference at The Conga Room on Thursday and hold one last public workout at The Palazzo® Las Vegas on Saturday, November 8.
How did Algieri become boxing's No. 1 story and why is New York riveted to their champion? Newsdaydedicated a major portion of Sunday's newspaper to telling his story in words and photos by Greg Logan and Jeffrey Basinger, respectively, as only a hometown newspaper can do. Get to know Chris Algieri and enjoy the stories below.
Greg Logan, Newsday: "An Inside Look at the Rise of Boxer Chris Algieri"
Greg Logan, Newsday: "The Timeline -- Chris Algieri's Road to Macau to Fight Manny Pacquiao"
Jeffrey Basinger, Newsday: "Photo Essay - Chris Algieri Trains in Las Vegas"
Promoted by Top Rank® and Sands China Ltd., in association with MP Promotions, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, Banner Promotions and Tecate, the Pacquiao-Algieri world welterweight championship event will take place Saturday, November 22,atThe Venetian® Macao's Cotai Arena,and will be produced and distributed live byHBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT.
"24/7 Pacquiao/Algieri," premieres Saturday, November 8 at 1:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on HBO immediately following the live World Championship Boxing event from Atlantic City.
An all-new special "Under the Lights: Pacquiao-Algieri" debuts Saturday, November 15 at 11:45 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO.
Tickets for the Pacquiao vs. Algieri world welterweight championship event go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. August 29 at all Cotai Ticketing™ box offices*. Tickets can be purchased in one of eight categories: HKD/MOP 24,080 (Diamond), 20,080 (Platinum), 12,880 (Ruby), 9,880 (Gold), 6,480 (Silver), 3,880 (A Reserve), 1,880 (B Reserve) and 880 (C Reserve). HKD/MOP 88 adds a round trip Cotai Water Jet ferry ticket between Hong Kong and Macao. Tickets can be booked online at www.cotaiticketing.com, or by phone at +853 2882 8818 (Macao) / +852 6333 6660 (HK) / 4001 206 618 (China) / +63 2 395 3370 (Philippines). Tickets are also available through Hong Kong Ticketing (customer service fee applies), online at www.HKTicketing.com or by phone at +852 3128 8288, and via Macao Kong Seng Ticketing Network, online at www.macauticket.com, by phone at +853 2855 5555, or in person at selected retail outlets (for locations, visit www.macauticket.com/TicketWeb/ServiceStations.aspx).
NOTE: Bouts and times subject to change
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