By Jeff Zimmerman
Heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola talked to Fightnews.com® about his big fight with fellow Mexican-American and former heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr. Saturday, May 1 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA and shown live on PBConFOX pay-per-view. He also shared his motivation at age 40, his love for trainer Joe Goossen plus his beloved Dodgers and much more in this exclusive interview.
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The Nightmare has a good shot at upsetting Andy if he presses the action…
Not really-at age 40 he is pretty well shot.
No BS. Chris is in great shape. Good for him.
I am very confident Andy will win this one in 3 rounds. Andy is intense. Whole other level. Supplement that with be younger + more talented. Way more talented.
3 rounds no way… Maybe late rounds by I see a decision for Andy at best.
How many times have we heard about Arreola, or Ruiz, in great shape? Many. How many times has it been true? Never.
Brainchild, thankyou
This is probably Arreola’s last big chance, it’s good to see that he’s taking full advantage of it. I don’t know how successful he’ll be, but he’s definitely putting himself in the best possible position to win.
Arreola at one time was on his way to win a world title till Klitschko derailed that opportunity. Arreola is durable, a pressure fighter, and has a good right hand. However, I feel his engine has some mileage on it coming into this fight and Ruiz will take advantage of youth, speed, and effective aggressiveness. Ruiz by TKO late rounds.
Don’t sleep on Chris. He may have blemishes on his record but most were because he pushed the action and got caught. With the exception of Klitschko. Trust this won’t be a walk in the park. The shape Chris us in now I can see this be a war in the ring between to dudes that love to fight! Not just box and dance but go toe to toe. Can’t wait! #TeamNightmare
Ruiz, Jr. (Ruiz) will win by TKO (4-6 rounds) because he is too fast with strong combination punches, supported by power.
Boxing is the “Hurt Business,” but I hope Arreola’s corner and/or the referee does not allow Arreola to go too far, so Arreola may get home safely to his family.
Always interesting listening to Chris Arreola. He’s so down-to-earth and real, he speaks nothing but truth. He’s very humble and and I agree with his observations about fighters not wanting to pay their dues before they get big money fights. Great interview! Thanks!
Respect to Chris, but he is 40 already. He has taken too much punishment as a fighter and has looked more fragile the last couple of years. If Ruiz is fighting fit this is going to be a bad fight for Chris. All the best.
wasted talent is so common. Chris’s time is over. Andy will end him quick & easy. doesnt matter how good shape he in. its much more mental than physical at his age.
nice guy, but still a lopsided fight
chris your better days are way way behind you, you should retire and call it all good