Arum said rival TV networks HBO and Showtime are dying to make the fight and “they can find a way to promote and satisfy both sides from a legal basis,” Arum told the Bulletin on Monday afternoon after presiding over the kickoff leg of the Pacquiao versus Chris Algieri promotional tour.
When Manny Pacquiao announced the opponent for his next fight, many fans were confused at his selection. Chris Algieri is a relative unknown, and the two boxers are scheduled to square off in Macau, China on Nov. 22.Algieri is coming off the biggest victory off his career, defeating Ruslan Provodnikov in a split decision. The win put Algieri on the map, after he entered the bout as a heavy underdog. While the 30-year-old might be unfamiliar to most, he is confident in his ability to compete with one of the world’s best boxers.