Big props to Cris Arreola

[El Kabong]

He was outclassed, but the guy has a heart as big as a truck....he fought like a warrior. As a Klitschko fan there were times I was worried for him because Arreola put on constant pressure throughout the fight.

I hope Cris Arreola goes on to do good stuff in the division. I hope he stays dedicated and continues to fight at a high level.

[Spicoli]

Beaten like a drum.Out classed exactly.He's exactly what we thought he was,but he took the pain

[El Kabong]

I figured he would have been out MUCH sooner, but apparently the working out and the preparations helped Cris a bit, he seemed to be in good shape stamina-wise (still a bit flabby) but aside from getting hit so much I think he gave a great account of himself.

Hopefully this makes Cris train harder and maybe we could see an Arreola-Peter fight!

[generalbulldog]

Props to Arreola for gutting it out when he was getting beaten up bad.
Arreola can still be some sort of alphabet HW champion, I mean the Klit bros don't have the WBA version right? If guys like Ruiz and Valuev can be HW "champs" then surely Arreola has a great shot.

[El Kabong]

I would hate to see anyone be able to pressure Wladimir like that....I mean I doubt Arreola would beat Wlad, but it's pressure like that that has tuckered him out in the past. Wlad, I think hits the hardest out of the two brothers (which is why his opponents are so willing to clam up)...I've never seen Vitali just bomb a guy out with one punch, it's usually an accumulation...but for Arreola to take that kind of punishment tells me Vitali needs to retire maybe after fighting the Valuev-Haye winner.

Sure Vitali was more tactical and technical, but in the olden days Vitali would have laid Cris low early on.

Cris has a huge heart, I just hope he doesn't go all Gerry Cooney on us and self destruct because he lost 1 fight vs one of the best in the World. Have a few Coronas, take a little time to heal up, and then get in shape and rededicate yourself.

[JohnnyKickAss]

I would hate to see anyone be able to pressure Wladimir like that....I mean I doubt Arreola would beat Wlad, but it's pressure like that that has tuckered him out in the past. Wlad, I think hits the hardest out of the two brothers (which is why his opponents are so willing to clam up)...I've never seen Vitali just bomb a guy out with one punch, it's usually an accumulation...but for Arreola to take that kind of punishment tells me Vitali needs to retire maybe after fighting the Valuev-Haye winner.

Sure Vitali was more tactical and technical, but in the olden days Vitali would have laid Cris low early on.

Cris has a huge heart, I just hope he doesn't go all Gerry Cooney on us and self destruct because he lost 1 fight vs one of the best in the World. Have a few Coronas, take a little time to heal up, and then get in shape and rededicate yourself.

Hmmm...they made an interview with Mike Tyson after the fight(on german tv at least)...and thats exactly what Tyson had said...a younger Vitali would have knocked Arreola out early...

[holmcall]

I would hate to see anyone be able to pressure Wladimir like that....I mean I doubt Arreola would beat Wlad, but it's pressure like that that has tuckered him out in the past. Wlad, I think hits the hardest out of the two brothers (which is why his opponents are so willing to clam up)...I've never seen Vitali just bomb a guy out with one punch, it's usually an accumulation...but for Arreola to take that kind of punishment tells me Vitali needs to retire maybe after fighting the Valuev-Haye winner.

Sure Vitali was more tactical and technical, but in the olden days Vitali would have laid Cris low early on.

Cris has a huge heart, I just hope he doesn't go all Gerry Cooney on us and self destruct because he lost 1 fight vs one of the best in the World. Have a few Coronas, take a little time to heal up, and then get in shape and rededicate yourself.

CA is made to order for Wlad. One right hand shot down the piuke and BAM, it's lights out!!

[TigerFan]

I was about to make a thread similar to this. He earned my respect lasting as long as he did without giving in.

[Wayne]

I figured he would have been out MUCH sooner, but apparently the working out and the preparations helped Cris a bit, he seemed to be in good shape stamina-wise (still a bit flabby) but aside from getting hit so much I think he gave a great account of himself.

Hopefully this makes Cris train harder and maybe we could see an Arreola-Peter fight!

Why would we want to see that? Peter should have blown Eddie Chambers out of the water. I'm on the brink of never wanting to see him again. Peter has to dig himself out of the grave so far as I'm concerned, but all Cris has to do for me is trim the fat off.

[El Kabong]

Why would we want to see that? Peter should have blown Eddie Chambers out of the water. I'm on the brink of never wanting to see him again. Peter has to dig himself out of the grave so far as I'm concerned, but all Cris has to do for me is trim the fat off.

Well #1 After this fight Cris is going to need to beat another name oppponent and Sam Peter is still a name and he still has power and a decent chin #2 Sam Peter looked like shit vs Eddie Chambers a BOXER, Arreola is no boxer, he's a tough S.O.B who always wants the KO....I think the styles match up well. Eddie Chambers has a solid defense, he'd be difficult for Arreola to beat to be honest.

Both of them need to get in shape though.


In regards to the Vitali-Arreola fight, I think people overlook Vitali's seeming lack of power...to me he looked a little older and it wasn't just the grey hair, that fight may have worn Vitali down a bit for the next fight he has, I hope I am wrong though. That's a lot of moving and punching for an injury prone older fighter.

[DaxxKahn]

I figured he would have been out MUCH sooner, but apparently the working out and the preparations helped Cris a bit, he seemed to be in good shape stamina-wise (still a bit flabby) but aside from getting hit so much I think he gave a great account of himself.

Hopefully this makes Cris train harder and maybe we could see an Arreola-Peter fight!

Agreed I thought he was going to go sooner but like you said he seemed prepared.

I though Chris looked the best physique wis that I can remember another 15lbs and he would actual;ly look decent for a HW.

He showed heart I just hope he did not leave his best in the ring in the result of a beating.

I am an Arreola fan now based on his effort alone, he is no push over and with a bit of work has a future

[Kel]

I figured he would have been out MUCH sooner, but apparently the working out and the preparations helped Cris a bit, he seemed to be in good shape stamina-wise (still a bit flabby) but aside from getting hit so much I think he gave a great account of himself.

Hopefully this makes Cris train harder and maybe we could see an Arreola-Peter fight!

Agreed I thought he was going to go sooner but like you said he seemed prepared.

I though Chris looked the best physique wis that I can remember another 15lbs and he would actual;ly look decent for a HW.

He showed heart I just hope he did not leave his best in the ring in the result of a beating.

I am an Arreola fan now based on his effort alone, he is no push over and with a bit of work has a future

Same here Daxx, I'm sure he has earned a lot of fans from his effort last night. I hope he fights Haye in the near future (should he dispose of the hairy one), perfect match up in my mind.

[DaxxKahn]

I figured he would have been out MUCH sooner, but apparently the working out and the preparations helped Cris a bit, he seemed to be in good shape stamina-wise (still a bit flabby) but aside from getting hit so much I think he gave a great account of himself.

Hopefully this makes Cris train harder and maybe we could see an Arreola-Peter fight!

Agreed I thought he was going to go sooner but like you said he seemed prepared.

I though Chris looked the best physique wis that I can remember another 15lbs and he would actual;ly look decent for a HW.

He showed heart I just hope he did not leave his best in the ring in the result of a beating.

I am an Arreola fan now based on his effort alone, he is no push over and with a bit of work has a future

Same here Daxx, I'm sure he has earned a lot of fans from his effort last night. I hope he fights Haye in the near future (should he dispose of the hairy one), perfect match up in my mind.

I would like to see Haye Vs Arreola myself, I pick Chris to win by KO.

[rjj tszyu]

I figured he would have been out MUCH sooner, but apparently the working out and the preparations helped Cris a bit, he seemed to be in good shape stamina-wise (still a bit flabby) but aside from getting hit so much I think he gave a great account of himself.

Hopefully this makes Cris train harder and maybe we could see an Arreola-Peter fight!

Fro What I saw of this fight on streams on the internet he looked totally outclassed but full of heart. If he could drop 15-20lbs of flab and come back faster I see him making serious noise in the division but not until, as for Peter, he would get KO'd if he fought Arreola IMO.

[OklahomaHoss]

I figured he would have been out MUCH sooner, but apparently the working out and the preparations helped Cris a bit, he seemed to be in good shape stamina-wise (still a bit flabby) but aside from getting hit so much I think he gave a great account of himself.

Hopefully this makes Cris train harder and maybe we could see an Arreola-Peter fight!

That's a fight I'd definitely want to see