NEWS:Klitschko to face Arreola?

[Kev]

Arreola has never fought Thompson, unless you mean he rocked Wlad, if he did I missed that

[TitoFan]

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.

[Trainer Monkey]

Too much too soon for Arreola, he isnt ready for that kind of action

[OumaFan]

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.

[Taeth]

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.

[Spicoli]

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.

[RozzySean]

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.

Povetkin is a midget who gets by on conditioning and heart. Arreola had over 200 amateur fights and won a national Golden Gloves title.

The problem with Arreola is his motivation. He's had breaks from boxing where he lost interest, and he's come into fights, especially against weaker opposition, in rotten shape. Because of his lazyness and having a chin that allows him to get away with it, he usually relies on his brute power to get rid of people. When he turns up in shape, he actually looks like a decent prospect.

Arreola has a better change to beat Wlad than Povetkin because he has the physical power to rough him up, the chin so that he won't be out the first big shot he takes, and power to put Wlad on his ass hard. If Arreola come in about 230 and jump on Wlad like Corrie Sanders did, it's going Wlad is going to have problems to deal with, a least for few rounds. Arreola doesn't have Sanders handspeed, but he's not going to sit back and let Wlad fight at Wlad's normal, snail-like pace.

[DaxxKahn]

Arreola has never fought Thompson, unless you mean he rocked Wlad, if he did I missed that

I meant Travis Walker..........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

[Manuel "Chubby" Medina]

Wlad is goin to jab the whole fight.AGAIN.
Unless Arreola catches him with that wierd right hook/overhand of his.

[C-Lo]

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.

[ClubberLang]

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.

[Lance Uppercut]

I am psyched. I have always liked Wlad, but I like the idea of having an American heavyweight champion more.

Lets go nightmare!

[hardcore_crash]

A boxer that doesn't take advantage of his opportunities and abilities is disgusting.
Hopefully this wakes Arreola up.

[Majesty]

Did he just get knocked down with a right hand his last fight?

[El Kabong]

Did he just get knocked down with a right hand his last fight?

Yes, but he went down on his own accord, he knew he was hurt and took a knee.


I doubt Cris does much in this fight....he may try and swing wildly but Wlad is stronger, in better shape, and more experienced. If Cris didn't like Witherspoon's jab he's going to hate Wlad's....I think Arreola is another version of Sam Peter who Wlad schooled.

Now IMO Arreola COULD withstand a barrage from Wlad and if his stamina is good enough he could mount a solid attack if Wlad is tired but he's so easy to hit I think Wlad is going to have him beaten up pretty bad before he gets the chance to counter.