Quote Originally Posted by Lyle View Post
Spicoli and hattonhamer you are both right on the money. It seems at times when McCline is in a dangerous fight he tightens up a bunch and is seemingly scared to throw punches.....conversly he can also loosen up a bit when put under pressure like he did vs Sam Peter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT-R-w8Bmi8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmgwRN-OCIE

....if you look at the styles of Wladimir and Sam Peter, Wlad stayed back fought behind the jab and made McCline think while Sam just attacked him and McCline didn't get the chance to think about the danger. So I am hoping Arreola tries to jump on McCline early and Jameel catches him. Jameel isn't that bad of a heavyweight he's just inconsistent.
Can someone explain why Arreola gets all the hate? He is likeable - Is he not? He has never been in a dull fight. You won't ever find yourself watching an Ibragimov/Thompson v. Klitschko snoozefest when Arreola is involved because he is an all-action, brawling heavyweight. He isn't 6'8 and content to work behind his jab; he is 6'4 and wants a brawl. He is paying his dues by fighting tough undefeated prospects and knocking them out. Plus he is humble and looks like Freddy Kruger. What is there not to like?

I have nothing against McCline, but Jameel is getting knocked out early in this one. And then once again, people will overlook the solid win and criticize Arreola because he weighed 250, not 240.

If you don't like him, fine, but what does he have to do to earn your respect?