LOS ANGELES, May 22 – With an 11 fight knockout streak dating back to 2005, Chris Arreola has truly been a “Nightmare” for opponents. But the best young heavyweight on the planet is not satisfied; he wants a world heavyweight title shot and is willing to go through anyone in the world to get one. On Saturday, June 21st, the pride of Riverside, California will make his intentions known to all HBO viewers when he makes his Boxing After Dark debut against fellow unbeaten Chazz Witherspoon (23-0, 15 KOs)..
This stellar match-up of heavyweight rising stars, which is presented by DiBella Entertainment in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions, will air live on HBO from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.
“I give Chazz Witherspoon a lot of credit for stepping up and taking this fight when a lot of fighters wouldn’t,” said Arreola, 23-0 with 21 KOs. “This is gonna be a great fight between two of the top young heavyweights in the game and I’m planning on making a major statement to the heavyweight title holders that I’m not going anywhere and that you’ll eventually have to deal with me.”
“Two young, undefeated heavyweights, with 36 knockouts in their combined 46 victories, means only one thing: Fireworks on June 21,” said Dan Goossen. “Just what the heavyweight division needs. The future of the division will be determined with the winner of this fight and we believe there is no heavyweight in the world today that can beat Cristobal.”
A 2001 National Golden Gloves Champion, Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola has captivated the fight world in recent years with his exciting style, charisma, and knockout power. Being the first major heavyweight contender of Mexican descent in decades doesn’t hurt either. His recent knockout streak includes victories over highly regarded prospects Damian Wills, Malcolm Tann, and Thomas Hayes. Arreola is on the verge of big things in the heavyweight division. He is currently ranked in the top 10 in the world by three major sanctioning bodies, and in his last bout on February 9th, he needed just 82 seconds to destroy Cliff Couser who had recently knocked out former world contender Monte Barrett.