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Word is IBF/IBO/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 46 KOs) may face unbeaten IBF #2 rated Chris Arreola (26-0, 23 KOs) in his next bout in April or May. The fight would most likely take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. If victorious, the Ukrainian champion is then obliged to fight against IBF mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin (16-0, 12 KOs) by September 13th.
source: fightnews.com
Chris has great power and could be trouble for Wlad but his defense is horrible and chin is suspect...Tony Thompson rocked him....Unless Chris catches Wlad early and hurts him bad he is going to get slaughteredQuote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyKickAss
It will be exciting while, it last though
Arreola has never fought Thompson, unless you mean he rocked Wlad, if he did I missed that
I don't get hyped about too many HW matches anymore. But I'd make an exception for this one. In the end, Wlad would be too much for the inexperienced and "defense-challenged" Arreola, however.
Too much too soon for Arreola, he isnt ready for that kind of action
If Arreola doesn't take things more seriously he'll never be ready for it, maybe this will get him motivated to get in better shape.
Of all the hyped recent heavyweights Arreola is the most overrated, I don't even place him anywhere near Sam Peter's caliber... he doesn't belong in the same ring as Wlad. Povetkin is a much better prospect, but at least this will give him one more fight to develop his skills, but honestly I think Wlad is on a different level than any other heavyweight excluding his brother.
Sounds like Arreola's sink or swim moment....or float.I liked him early on,his face to the wall style makes for exciting TV but I think he is as developed as he is going to get.Showed some small adjustments but is living fight by fight "Oh well" and seems just content with that?
If he waits on the outside in the 1st round like he did vs.Walker,Wlad will cover the floor with him,needs to bum rush Wlad and look to open that tinfoil chin very early on,Wlad will definatly have some heated and pressing rounds to cope with early on but I think he can take it late when Arreolas over indulgence of the breakfest buffets catches up.
More I think at those KOs that Wlad got from Brewster and Sanders more I can see a possible upset here, Arreola having the same style of hitting by jumping on the opponent when he throw punches I’m not saying I favor Chris, but he has some chances to stop Klitschko, otherwise I couldn’t see Arreola possibly winning on points.
Wladimir isn't the same fighter, he's defense is vastly improved, he hides behind his powerful jab which can take the fight out of even the most stout heavyweights. He is also to light and quick on his feet, I don't think Arreola can close the gap quick enough. He seems to me to be a sitting duck.
My prediction would be Wlad wins KO Rd 3
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Originally Posted by Bilbo
I meant Travis Walker.....:11fb8:.....No idea why I even mentioned Tony Thompson.....
Oh Well:-\
But same point stands Chris was rocked by Walker and barely survived the attack...He was actually holding in a desperate manner for a second...
I would not take the fight if I was Arreola's people...He has time and the division is weak,,,,Work on defense and stamina before taking this fight
Wlad is goin to jab the whole fight.AGAIN.
Unless Arreola catches him with that wierd right hook/overhand of his.;D
I knew they teased about his fight in Arreola's last post-fight interview but I didn't think it was going to actually happen so soon.
Arreola needs to get in better shape and a few more fights in him. I don't think he's ready yet.
If Arreola shows up in shape, I consider him a live dog as his swarming, combination punching style is something Wlad has not faced and could give him trouble. You still have to like Wlad with his jab, but it could be interesting. More intriguing matchup at least than some of the other possibilities.