Deontay Wilder was supposed to defend his heavyweight title in May in Russia against his most accomplished opponent, mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin. Instead, he’ll be fighting at home in Alabama next week against a foe, Chris Arreola, who admits he doesn’t deserve the shot.
Chris Arreola knows he wouldn’t be getting in the ring with Deontay Wilder next week if Wilder’s bout with Alexander Povetkin hadn’t been called off due to Povetkin’s positive test for a banned substance.
WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has praised Chris Arreola for having the courage to face him on July 16.
By Jake Donovan - From the moment he first laced up a pair of boxing gloves as a teenager, Deontay Wilder always knew that his boxing career would stand for something. His time spent these days been leading the charge for those in pursuit of a clean(er) sport. Discussion of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs)...
BIRMINGHAM, AL.- - Heavyweight world champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder and two-time title challenger Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola have both enrolled with the world-renowned Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency ("VADA") to conduct the anti-doping program leading up to their Saturday, July 16 showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes from Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Freed from the purgatory of SMS Promotions, lightweight hopeful Ryan 'Blue Chip' Martin is ready to go full steam ahead with his career. And he has found his way onto his next card.
A lawsuit seeking damages for defamation and breach of contract was filed today by boxer Alexander Povetkin and his promoter Andrey Ryabinsky, President of World of Boxing promotional firm . The complaint was lodged today in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The defendants are world super heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder, DiBella Entertainment and its CEO, Lou DiBella. The claim is for at least $34.5 mln.
Heavyweight contender Chris Arreola (36-4-1, 31 KOs) is putting together a game plan, with coach Henry Ramirez, for the upcoming showdown with WBC world champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35 KOs).
Heavyweight contender Chris 'The Nightmare' Arreola (36-4-1, 31 KOs) is eager to make good on his third and likely final title opportunity. On July 16th, Arreola will challenge undefeated World Boxing Council [WBC] heavyweight world champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder (36-0, 35 KOs) on Saturday, July 16 from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama.
Chris Arreola Interview - BIRMINGHAM, AL - Heavyweight world champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder and former title challenger Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola went face-to-face for the first time Tuesday at a Los Angeles press conference for their Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on FOX & FOX Deportes showdown Saturday, July 16 from Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.