KICKBOXING CHAMPION CHRIS ALGEIRI AIMS TO CONQUER THE BOXING WORLD

Posted on | January 27, 2012 | No Comments

By David Kassel ~ FightHype.com

Most 27-year old boxing prospects in the prime of their careers are getting ready for the marquee victory that will vault them into contender status for a world title shot. Most of these boxers have a decorated amateur pedigree and have been active in the sport before hitting puberty. Junior welterweight Chris Algieri (12-0, 6 KOs) isn’t most prospects, however, and he isn’t waiting for his chance. He plans on taking it. Algieri’s beginning in boxing began long before he turned pro in 2008 at the age of 24. Truth is, he has been training for this opportunity for a long time. Read More…

B-SCENE NEW SCHOOL PICK OF THE WEEK: CHRIS ALGIERI

By Jake Donovan ~ BoxingScene.com

Interview set up by Bernie Bahrmasel

As the trend of the current TV fights indicates, a fighter’s skill level is only a small part of the equation in keeping his name in lights. There also has to be a backstory, as well as a reason to not only want to watch his fights, but to also keep coming back for more.

Chris Algieri is fortunate enough to be able to place a check mark next to each item.

The unbeaten junior welterweight is pulling off the improbable at the moment – succeeding in the pro ranks despite boasting no amateur experience and campaigning in a Long Island (NY) market that has long ago ceased serving as a boxing hotbed. Read More…

ALGIERI vs. SMITH

Saturday Jan. 28 at the Paramount Theater

Advance tickets, priced at $35, $50 and $100 can be purchased by calling Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000, or by visiting the Star Boxing website,www.StarBoxing.com. Tickets may also be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, Phone 1-800-745-3000) and The Paramount Theater Box Office by calling (631) 673-7300.

The Paramount Theater is located at 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, New York, 11743. For directions and more information, please visit their website at www.paramountny.com.