Crawford vs Algieri for 4/18

[Ron Swanson]

I guess the reason I bring it up is because of the leapfrogging of Matthysse/Provodnikov. Those 2 have earned a title shot at 140. I know the WBO has a rule specifically for guys moving up to get title shots but I just worry. Lately in boxing the safest place is holding a belt. Then people can use the "what does he offer me" nonsense. I have Algieri as the 6th or 7th best(maybe even 5th) Junior Welterweight in the world so it's not a bad fight. I just worry this fight will be followed by a showcase fight then who knows. I want to see Crawford test himself

[J_Undisputed]

Safe way to test the waters of a higher weight against a non puncher and fast track to a title at the same time. Problem with Algieri is while he's good boxer, you only need to lay glove on him to get him on the run and keep him on the run to outwork him down the stretch. Provo's face first aggression gave Algieri too much to hit and the judges too much to think about. If crawford cant carry any power up though.... things could get interesting.

[Rantcatrat]

Well, looking at it on the bright side, Crawford-Algieri and Provo-Matthysse are both great fights in their own right without putting the titles in the picture.