Locally, boxing fans are excited on two fronts: tonight’s Solo Boxeo Tecate presentation at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel there’s a fight card featuring Charles Huerta and Gary Russell Jr. and then further north, they have everyone’s favorite Mexican/American Chris Arreola who is at the Pechanga Resorts & Casino. The Arreola vs. Joey Abell […]
Twenty-six knockouts in his 27 wins would qualify calling Joey Abell (27-4, 26 KOs) a “Knockout Artist.” This Friday night, the “Knockout Artist” looks to make a big heavyweight statement when he takes on his toughest and most notable opponent of his career in world-rated contender Cristobal “The Nightmare” Arreola at the Pechanga Resort & […]
One of the most overused cliches in boxing is: Our fighter is at the crossroads of his career. What are they talking about? Every match is a make or break fight when competing in the combat sports. One stupid mistake and your career is over.
Not too long ago, Cristobal Arreola had 27 pro fights and 27 victories and was ranked as the #1 contender and arguably the most popular and exciting heavyweight to come along since Iron Mike Tyson. However, those jaunty thoughts evaporated after his title shot loss to Vitali Klitschko. Our local hero, a resident of Escondido, […]