Sunday, September 27, 2009

Klitschko vs Arreola Results / Klitschko Stops Arreola

Klitschko vs Arreola Result - I think I've seen this fight before where Klitschko basically pummels his opponent down to submission. Vitali Klitschko systematically destroyed Cristobal "Chris" Arreola and the match ended via tenth round TKO. The Ukrainian's long reach was too much for Arreola to overcome. Klitschko's successfully avoided Arreola's attacks and at the same time unleashing those jabs that troubled Arreola IN THE ENTIRE MATCH. To his credit, Arreola didn't give up and managed to hurt Klitschko in the fourth. But that was it. Klitschko stuck to his gameplan and clinically began dismantling Arreola - with jabs then followed by straights, or combos that violently sways the latter's head backwards. In the seventh round, Arreola was bloody and looks wretched. The Mexican-American ate a lot of jabs. It was a beating and Arreola's corner saw enough and surrendered. Arreola burst into tears but for his safety and well-being, the fight must be stopped.

Klitschko at 38 never grew old in this match and was in fact still quick, and his experience is still a huge factor in winning the fight.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Mayweather vs Marquez: Boxing Resurrected / PPV Buyrate

Yup, Mayweather vs Marquez generated 1 million pay per view buys. HBO confirmed the news. As a boxing fan, I'm happy. I do hope there will be no more "boxing is dead" write ups. Some say most people who bought the fights were Mexicans hopeful that Marquez, their man, would beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. I don't think this figure will be broken down. It doesn't matter, it is clear that Floyd Mayweather is boxing's main attraction at the moment. This is his third fight to breach the 1 million pay per view mark. I also noticed how humble Mayweather was after the victory over Marquez. I hope he keeps it up. He has all the right to gloat about these numbers but he didn't. He told Espn's Brian Kenney that he will change himself for the better and no more of that lavish lifestyle. His keeping only one Rolls Royce, a brand new one. Congratulations, Floyd!

Update 9 -27 - 09

Let's give Marquez his credit too...I can't say how much he contributed to the PPV sales but the most important thing is he did. He is half of the attraction / fight card. This is in reaction to Dr. Ed de la Vega's article in Philboxing. I will give Marquez his due.