Saturday @ Barclays Center, behind Marcus Browne vs. Jean Pascal in the co-main event slot. This content is protected "Adaś" is currently rated WBC #6, IBF #4, and WBA #12. Arreola is absent from every major organization's top 15. Both happen to stand exactly six foot three, and both also happen to have a 76" reach. Former three-time world title challenger Arreola is eight years older, with nearly triple as many rounds boxed as the Pole.
One of these days, Kownacki's irresponsible style is going to walk him into a bomb that he wasn't expecting and he's going to pay for it dearly, and that very well could be the case in this match. The power is the last thing to go, and Crlstobal still packs a wallop, so that could very well end up being the case Saturday. His chin isn't completely done, the last time he was KO KO'd was against Stiverne who can be a decent counter puncher, the Wilder stoppage was based on accumulation, now granted, Wilder's hand was hurt and that's why he didn't flat out KO Chris. But.... Wilder's broken hand is still probably heavier than Adam's non broken hand. What I'm saying is, if you play with fire, you're going to get burned, so a Arreola victory is NOT out of the question. This could end up going the Arreola-Molina route.
I just can't help but remember the last time Arreola fought a Pole...nearly a decade ago...in a losing effort...and this Pole is much bigger/younger/primer/sturdier/heavier-handed than Goral was in 2010 (although in the final analysis I'm sure will measure up well short of Adamek in terms of p4p greatness overall)
Oh I fully expect this gross blob to come out on top, but the Arreola upset is entirely possible. One of these days Adam's recklessness will catch up to him, he was getting stunned by Prince Charles late, and lost the second half of that match, it's only a matter of time before he gets got. Sadly for Chris, it probably won't be this weekend, but one can hope.
Somebody stupid. You get offered to fight for belts and money, you take the opportunity no matter what.