Cristobal Arreola bounces back with wild TKO of Brian Minto
by SC on Dec 5, 2009 10:20 PM EST
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They promised action. They delivered.
Cristobal Arreola (28-1, 25 KO) stopped Brian Minto in a wild, four-round shootout in Atlantic City tonight, bouncing back from his September loss to Vitali Klitschko and ending 2009 on a high note.
The fight was highly entertaining, as Minto (34-3, 21 KO) refused to back down from the taller, heavier man, and in the end, was outgunned and overpowered as expected.
Much of the focus will be on the fact that Arreola came in at 263 pounds, very disappointing for fans of his, and for HBO, who set up a nice little feature for Arreola about how he was working so much harder. 263 was his heaviest weight on the scales ever, 12 pounds heavier than he weighed against Klitschko in September.
After the fight, Arreola did his usual playing off of the weight questions, making jokes about how he likes food, dropping some F-bombs, doing his bit where he tries to be The Fun Fighter. He is a fun fighter, and he seems like a cool guy, but it's very clear that he does not really care about conditioning. I mean, he's made that more than obvious. It's not "hating" to point this out, as Arreola has it in his head, it's a fact. He has made it completely apparent that conditioning is not a concern of his, and then he makes corny jokes about burritos and beer so that everyone will go, "Ha ha! Oh, fun!"
He's still a good fighter. What's frustrating is he has the tools to be more than that.
Our coverage will continue one post below as we approach the Paul Williams-Sergio Martinez main event.
On the off-TV undercard in Atlantic City:
- Carlos Quintana was decked in the second round, but came back to stop Jesse Feliciano in three.
- Tony Thompson stopped Chazz Witherspoon in nine.
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Yes, he showed great heart but was too small.
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Dec 5, 2009 11:31 PM EST reply actions
Now Martinez-Williams—that was sme fight. I had it 115-113 for Williams. Great fan-friendly fight.
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Dec 5, 2009 11:34 PM EST reply actions
I had it 120- 99 for Martinez…lol
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
LMFAO
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
i could tell you right now arreola just doesnt have the work ethic to be a heavy weight champ
i dont see his desire in the gym and to actually push him self to greatness. mayweather pac man tyson all the greats just are gym rats they live and die on fighting and i just dont see the passion in arreola.
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
and another point arreola just said it all with his last statment about his weight
at 9 o clock he wants to get a burger . well guess what at 9 oclock real champs are in the gym or running or watching film to get better. he has no work ethic . done deal good luck being a decent fighter with a big mouth just dont ever to expect to be a champ.
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
But I can understand that 9:00 pm stuff. With me, it happens around 10!!
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Dec 6, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
Minto deserves some kind of Runner-Up trophy or something, something to reflect what a ballsy, fearless and skilled fight he fought against losing odds. I’m a fan after that.
He’s always been fun to watch because he’s braver than all hell, but mother of pearl. Talk about going out on your shield.
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by SC on Dec 6, 2009 12:57 AM EST up reply actions
CA needs a drill sargent
Seriously he needs one of those crazy weight loss people. Can he just go train with Floyd and just make fun of him everytime Cris decides to “take a round off” during gym workouts? He might put in a decent amount of gym work but that boy needs to put in some serious road work. I think he just really needs a mentor and someone to get him out of his childish approach to boxing.
Yeah I agree with you. But he won’t though unless he gets a trainer that’s not gonna put up with his eating habits..Chris has serious power in his punches though.And that’s how mopping up some of the division. Even though he’s not in tip top shape,The man is very dangerous.But i agree he needs discipline.
Arreola does not have the disciplne to be a champ. Sorry to say so, but I think Pinklon Thomas would KTFO Arreola. No disrespect to Minto, but for Arreola to get his with as many clean shots MInto laid on him tells the whole story.
Eh a little misleading
He got hit in the first round and gave a sort of smile, basically that he didn’t care because Minto couldn’t hurt him. He essentially walked through punches in order to nail Minto. His defense is at least a little better than that, some head movement, some angles. It not phenomenal, but its not as terrible as it was in this fight.
Yep. He gets hit a lot. And is open for the left hook.
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Dec 6, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Uncle Ted, my moms digs your Musik. First time I’m saying this and last… Wolliams was one of myt favs, he got a Mini Beat-Down from serg plain and simple..as for Serg, he is unbeatin in my mind, losses 2 Margarito don’t count you would need a cannon 2 ko serg, you all the rest on his cheating butt..good stuff uncle Teddy.
by AndroidMullen on Dec 7, 2009 1:00 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Pug-fan was saying Pavilk would be in for murder if he fought Paul. Boxing don’t work like that guys…styles, Man Alive who is this Sergio cat he is soooo tough, Pavlik is is very heavy-handed Paul has Quick hand-speed they both have a Chin.. let’s put hopkins in with Williams at 160 i’d say Paul wood do well. Puggy boxing don’t work like that learn the sport.
by AndroidMullen on Dec 7, 2009 1:05 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Brian Minto what heart.. Chris would be champ he trainD proper..ain’t gonna happen. DROID!
by AndroidMullen on Dec 7, 2009 1:07 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Cristobal Arreola bounces back with wild TKO of Brian Minto
Chris, needs a drill sargent..I’m sure he would klnockout his drill sargent running of 2 alberto’s.
by AndroidMullen on Dec 7, 2009 1:11 AM EST via mobile reply actions
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