Klitschko-Arreola: A Look Ahead

This Saturday night, WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36 KO) defends his title against up-and-coming challenger Chris Arreola (27-0, 24 KO). In a dismal heavyweight division, this fight is the brightest blip on the radar in a long time. The Heavyweight titles have been monopolized by the Eastern Europeans for most of this decade. Vitali and his younger brother Wladimir currently hold three of the four major belts, as well as the Ring Magazine title belt. Arreola looks to become the first American Heavyweight and first American of Mexican heritage to hold the prestigious title. The mountain to be climbed that stands before Arreola is a giant, indeed. Vitali stands 6'8" and 245 lbs. Of his 37 wins, 36 have been won at the end of his "Iron fists." He has two losses on his record, but has never been beaten in the ring. His first loss came to (then) IBF Champion Chris Byrd as a result of a severe shoulder injury. He lead on all three judges scorecards a...