So Wilder is better than Arreola?

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  1. BoxerFan89

    BoxerFan89 Active Member Full Member

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    Arreola was touted as a legitimate contender around these forums, with people saying he could KO Wilder.

    Arreola lost to Stiverne twice and badly. Couldn't take his shots well. Wilder destroyed Stiverne and tanked his shots.

    Wilder >>> Arreola.
     
  2. MannySteward

    MannySteward Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I never wanted that tittied disgrace anywhere near a belt. At least Wilder works hard.
     
  3. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    You'd best believe he's vying for a shot at Wilder as we speak.:lol:
     
  4. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    :yep Right after the fight Arreola was on twitter.
     
  5. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    Twitting from the drive thru:-:)lol:
    :smoke
     
  6. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Arreola is this generation's Butterbean. The difference is that Butterbean knew what he was, and there were actual good heavyweights around back then to keep him down as a side show.
    So basically, we are in a **** generation where Buterbean would be of the upper level :(
     
  7. ludwig

    ludwig Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Frankly, Arreola matches up better with Wilder. He'd give a better fight.
     
  8. Matt in a hat

    Matt in a hat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree. He's more of a volume puncher, and when he was knocked down in both fights he was caught coming in. Wilder took the punches better because he was in better defensive position.

    I would pick Wilder to win, but there would be danger early.
     
  9. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Dat jab doe.
     
  10. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Arreola is a pressure fighter which comes in consistently. I always thought he'd be a lot of trouble for Wilder. Now I don't know. Clearly Wilder can move and fight off the back foot for 12 rounds. Arreola is gonna get ram rodded by that jab the entire time he moves forward, and I have no doubt he can stun Cristobal with the right. Wilder could take this one. But the danger would be there at least the first 5 or 6 rounds.
     
  11. N_ N___

    N_ N___ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I can think of worse match ups. It would be exciting while it lasted.
     
  12. WildersGlassJaw

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    Arreola has the punch to shatter me, no question.:deal
     
  13. BoxerFan89

    BoxerFan89 Active Member Full Member

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    Oh sure, and the more powerful Stirverne couldn't even shatter Wilder.
     
  14. MonkeyEarMuffs

    MonkeyEarMuffs Dynamite Upper! Full Member

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    I like Arreola. It's such a bummer he gets so much smack. Super nice guy, and he's really been tryinv to control the weight issue lately. I love the guy, always puts on a great show.
     
  15. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Yes he is