By Dave Lahr: In looking over WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko’s resume, I noticed that he’s never faced a top undefeated fighter before during his long 13 year pro boxing career. The closest thing that Klitschko has gotten to facing a top undefeated fighter is Timo Hoffmann who was 22-0 at the time that Vitali fought him in nine years ago in November 2000.
Klitschko vs. Arreola
Weigh-In: Klitschko 252, Arreola 251, Chris Looks Weak – News
By Jason Kim:At Thursday’s weigh-in, heavyweight challenger Chris Arreola (27-0, 24 KO’s) came in at 251 for Saturday’s bout against WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36 KO’s) at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California. Klitschko, 38, weighed in at a firm looking 252, a normal weight for him. The big 6′” Ukrainian, always in tip top shape, has weighed roughly the same weight for the past nine years dating back to 2000. Arreola came in at slightly less than he’s weighed in his last three bouts.
Arreola: “The Steel Curtain is Closed and Now I Own It”
Photo: Jan Sanders/Goossen Tutor Promotions – By Dave Lahr: Now with only two days to go before the huge clash between heavyweight contender Chris Arreola (27-0, 24 KO’s) and champion World Boxing Council heavyweight title holder Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36 KO’s) at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles. Arreola took part on Wednesday in a public workout at Venice Beach, in Los Angeles.
Klitschko: “Can Arreola Beat Me? I Don’t Think So”
By Jason Kim: At yesterday’s final press conference at the Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko sounded confident as he prepares to defend his title for the second time against challenger Chris Arreola at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles. Klitschko, 38, took a low key approach to the interview, treating Arreola with respect. Klitschko will be facing an opponent with power on par with his own. What Arreola doesn’t have the height and reach that the 6’7″ Klitschko has going for him in this fight. That alone will be a problem for Arreola to deal with in this fight.
Is Klitschko ready for Arreola?
Photo: Pavel Terekhov – By Dave Lahr: As we approach this Saturday night’s bout between World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and Mexican challenger Chris Arreola, there are rumors that the 38-year-old Klitschko hasn’t been looking all that good in training by some gym rats who’ve been watching him train. This isn’t good news for fans of Klitschko, because he’s facing one of his toughest opponents of his 13 year pro career.
Klitschko-Arreola: Vitali Faces His Biggest Test since Lennox Lewis
By Dave Lahr: World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36 KO’s) doesn’t truly understand what he’s up against in facing American Chris Arreola (27-0, 24 KO’s) on September 26th. Klitschko, 38, will be facing a perfect knockout machine against the large 250 pound Arreola.
Klitschko-Arreola: Are Boxing Fans Focusing More on Mayweather-Marquez and ignoring this fight?
By Sean McDaniel: The heavyweight title bout between Chris Arreola and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is only two weeks away, but it might as well be two years considering that it’s hardly being talked about in boxing circles. Most of the attention is currently being focused on the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight which takes place this Saturday night.
Klitschko: “Against me, He [Haye] Has a Chance to Get Knocked Out”
By Chris Williams: During a media conference call on Tuesday, World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36 KO’s) had some nice and some not so nice things to say about British heavyweight David Haye. “Against Valuev, he [Haye] has a chance to be a world champion. Against me, He [Haye] Has a Chance to Get Knocked Out.”
Will Arreola take Out Old Man Klitschko?
By Manuel Perez: Big heavyweight Chris Arreola (27-0, 24 KO’s) will be attempting to make boxing history when he faces WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36 KO’s) in two weeks time on September 26th at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California. If successful, Arreola, 28, will be the first Mexican to win a heavyweight world title in the history of boxing.
Arreola Plans to Pressure and Wear Klitschko Out
By Jason Kim: Undefeated heavyweight contender Chris Arreola (27-0, 24 KO’s) Has made it known that he plans on pressuring World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36 KO’s) on September 26th at the Staples Center, in Lon Angeles, California. Some boxing fans feel that Arreola, 28, stands no chance in this fight with the 38-year-old Klitschko.