During the Timothy Bradley controversial win over Nate Campbell Saturday night at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., I had the opportunity to speak to Chris Arreola (27-0, 24 KOs) and I heard it from the horse’s mouth as they say the fact that Arreola will face Vitali Klitschko.
“Its true, Edgar,” said Arreola. “It’s a done deal. I am fighting Klitschko on September 26 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.”
A press conference will be held next week to officially announce the bout. Klitschko, who won the WBC belt last year after a four-year absence from the ring, will make the second defense of his title. He last fought in March, stopping Juan Carlos Gomez in nine rounds. Arreola is currently the number one WBC contender. His last bout was a devastating knock-out win over Jameel McCline in April.
I also spoke to a good friend Alfredo Angulo as he takes on Rosado Gabriel this Friday (08/07/09) on ESPN in Primm, Nevada.
“I am doing good. Training has been good and I am confident that I should win,” said “El Perro” who lost to Kermit Cintron back in May.