Cris Arreola fighting again 12/5

[Wayne]

I think anyone who can go a full 12 is going to be a problem for Cris. I don't know what Tua looks like anymore, but the guy just doesn't go anywhere no matter how hard you crack him. If I were easing Cris back into a fight I'd throw him in with someone he has been on the floor for a full 10 count or someone who at least will get tired midway thru. I just don't believe in Arreola's stamina as fat as he is. How about Chazz Witherspoon again?

[rjj tszyu]

I think anyone who can go a full 12 is going to be a problem for Cris. I don't know what Tua looks like anymore, but the guy just doesn't go anywhere no matter how hard you crack him. If I were easing Cris back into a fight I'd throw him in with someone he has been on the floor for a full 10 count or someone who at least will get tired midway thru. I just don't believe in Arreola's stamina as fat as he is. How about Chazz Witherspoon again?

Witherspoon might not be far from what happens to be honest. He felt he was robbed in the fight they did have so he'd probably take it, as for Tua, I think Tua might spark him, but I also think it would be a great fight. Hard to tell what Tua has left twith his current opponents though.

[bzkfn]

Hasim Rahman is an obvious choice for me. He's a former world champion, but he's clearly done and would be a boost for Arreola's confidence.


Oliver McCall is another option. They could fight or have a cry-off.

[Galaxy]

I heard Derrick Rossy was in the running...

[Spicoli]

I heard Derrick Rossy was in the running...

That would be a good one.Think Arreola gets to him early.Remember mention of he possibly being one for Holyfield also?

[El Kabong]

I heard Derrick Rossy was in the running...

Poor poor Derric Rossy...he's big and he's strong but he's not a good boxer and he's VERY easy to counter. Eddie Chambers and Alexander Dimitrenko were able to stop him pretty easily.

I wonder how Rossy will do with a brawler/slugger like Arreola

[johnmaff36]

I know he'll probably not want to have an easy fight but his management will want him to rebuild confidence.

Here's the list of opponents who are OFF LIMITS either due to having just fought, having a fight already scheduled, or being injured: Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko, Oleg Maskaev, Hasim Rahman, Andrew Golota, Tomaz Adamek, Nicolay Valuev, David Haye, Alexander Dimitrenko, Luan Krasniqi, Alexander Povetkin, Sam Peter, Eddie Chambers, Albert Sosnowski, Paulo Vidoz, Ray Austin, DaVaryl Williamson, Lamon Brewster

Here's a list of opponents he COULD schedule: Juan Carlos Gomez, Ruslan Chagaev, Tony Thompson, Fransesco Pianetta, Jason Estrada, Fres Oquendo, Dominick Guinn, Cedrick Boswell, Brian Minto, Audley Harrison, Mariusz Wach, Mike Mollo, Carl Davis Drummond, Derric Rossy.

Here's my top 5
1. Fres Oquendo - He's still a name, still a decent boxer, and he's got a dodgey chin
2. Brian Minto - He's an exciting fighter, he's got decent power, and it would be nice to see Arreola BOX a bit
3. Dominick Guinn - He's tough, he's past his best, but he's never been KO'd, and I don't think he's really ever been hurt.
4. Mariusz Wach - he's 6'7, he's got a bad chin, he's out of shape, and he would LOOK impressive on the canvas
5. Cedrick Boswell - He's only been beaten 1 time, he doesn't have great power or have superior boxing skill....but he would still be a decent challenge

I want Cris to have a little challenge, but guys like Tony Thompson are dangerous to Arreola because he's easy to hit and he CAN box well but he doesn't always do it, and nobody knows how motivated Cris will be for this. I think this fight will tell us a lot about Arreola, I hope he comes back in shape and determined unlike Sam Peter

martin rogan?

[El Kabong]

...wouldn't that embarass Audley Harrison and Sam Sexton?!?!

[johnmaff36]

...wouldn't that embarass Audley Harrison and Sam Sexton?!?!

sorry mate, not too sure what you mean there. He beat Harrison and had Sexton completely out when the ref inexplicably stopped it. Hes very limited but tough and as honest as the day is long.It would get him a decent payday at least

[El Kabong]

If Arreola was able to blast him out in 2-3 rounds, it would be bad for Harrison and Sexton to have done so poorly against him.

[Cleon]

Maybe he could team up with Johnson & tag team Vitali's ass
Early pick-Vital by double KO

[Rantcatrat]

I like Brian Minto if the fight is in AC because he is from the PA area and may bring a crowd. He has fringe contender type status and makes for pretty exciting fights.