Vitali Klitschko vs.. Cris Arreola ” War on The Horizon”

What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force?  A paradox within an enigma that leaves many questions and far fewer answers. 

One thing is for certain though, when “Dr. Ironfist” meets “The Nightmare” Cris Arreola this Saturday night, you can expect explosions from the opening bell.  After a sleeper of a fight last week (between Mayweather and Marquez) boxing fans deserve what is coming to them this weekend, and rest assured, none will be disappointed.  Klitschko has 37 wins with 36 of those coming by way of spectacular Knockout.  He is also the WBC Heavyweight Champion looking to defend his title against, what some view,  the #1 American Heavyweight Prospect, Cristobal Arreola.  Not to be outdone, Arreola is undefeated at 27-0 with 24 of his wins coming by way of Knockout.  With two giants in the ring containing the knockout power they have, Who has the upper hand?  Well lets break down the fight, along with the fighters going into Saturdays matchup.

Speed

Even:  Both fighters do not have over the top speed, although it would serve Arreola well to throw 3 and 4 punch combinations, as he has done in the past.

Power

Klitschko:  Always in top condition prior to entering the ring, his body is chiseled like a Greek God.  His 36 knockouts in 37 wins speak for themselves.

Boxing Ability

Klitschko:  He was been a World Champion for years and has been fighting top tier opponents.  He has a deadly jab and an even deadlier right hand.  In all reality he could be undefeated had it not been for a shoulder injury vs Chris Byrd and a ringside Dr. who stopped the fight against Lennox Lewis.

Age

Arreola: He is ten years younger than Vitali, and that is 10 years less the boxing punishment.  Vitali has also been plagued by injuries the last couple of years and he may get old overnight.

Heart

Arreola:  He has been dropped, and each time he has gotten up and knocked out the opponent in devastating fashion.  Klitschko was winning a fight against Chris Byrd in the late rounds, but chose not to continue due to a shoulder injury.  You can rest assured, that you will have to knockout Arreola before he stops coming at you.

Chin

Klitschko: He has been hit by some of the biggest punchers in the game.  He has never been knocked out and rarely knocked down.  Arreola had his chin tested a couple of times in the past and knocked down, but he has risen up each time.

Conditioning

Klitschko:  Always in pristine condition prior to any ring entrance.  A gym rat who does not parlay in the drinking and partying a lot of athletes get accustomed to.  Chris Arreola, has a hard time getting up for runs, and has been known not to enter the ring in tip top form.

Intangibles

Arreola:  He is fighting for his first World Championship and a chance to make boxing history.  A win would make him the first Heavyweight Champion of Mexican descent.  He is going to be fighting in his hometown and will have a stadium filled with his fans.  If that does not motivate you to win, I don’t know what will.

Regardless of who wins, History will be made, as Klitschko will be the only fighter in the History of Boxing to Headline the Staples center three times.  You can expect an action fight with both fighters trying to knock the other guys head off.  Expect knock downs, expect drama, expect controversy, but please don’t expect the fight to go 12 rounds.  As for who I am going for and my predictions, Klitschko is a heavy betting favorite and has all the tools to win, and should win.  For some reason I am a sucker for underdogs and I see Klitschko getting old overnight.  If Cris keeps up the pressure and avoids the bombs from Klitschko he can pull it out.  Cris Arreola by K.O. in the 7th round.