Will Chris Arreola be in shape for Vitali??

[ßringer]

Chris Arreola hasn't been in shape a day in his life.

[Pollo Boricua]

He will be in shape. Round shape that is... as always.

[onedream722]

if he's not he's gettin knocked out

[THEDOC]

I don't think it makes any difference what shape Arreola comes in, I think he gets knocked out either way.

[Pugilistic™]

Now that i think about it, Arreola and in shape should NEVER be in the same sentence.

[ИATAS]

Arreola could come in at fit 225 and he'll still get killed by Vitali...

Most likely. But still, if given the chance I'd like to see that person give it their all. It's a unique situation Arreola is in and he's extremely lucky to get a shot against a Klitschko.

[Derranged_]

Most likely. But still, if given the chance I'd like to see that person give it their all. It's a unique situation Arreola is in and he's extremely lucky to get a shot against a Klitschko.

You're right, I think he'd be wise to come into the fight in tip top shape and give a valiant performance rather than coming in out-of-shape and getting blown out...

In other words, Arreola is in a win-win situation here. If he wins, obviously that's huge; if he loses in a valiant or gutsy effort- his status as a top contender is not changed. However, if he's 'blown out' then he's exposed as a bum...

[PlasticFlamingo]

In 2007 he weighed as low as 230.

In 2008 he weighed 239, 244, 258½, and 254.

His last fight against McCline he was at 255.

If he comes in around the 240-255 mark, I hope he gets KTFO.

He is extremely fortunate to have landed himself a shot with Vitali without accomplishing that much since turning pro, I would hope he's extremely motivated.

I like the guy and wish him well, I just want to see him in the best shape of his life rather than blowing his one (and probably only) shot at a title.

The last time Arreola said that he was "motivated" and looked like crap. He knows that this fight will be slow and it won't help his image, I wouldn't want to see him without said motivation. In short, No.

[amir khan]

right well i just had a word with my crystal ball and he seems to think that he wont

[Phirsole]

Shape...

It depends on what you ask for.

Does his shape help him to win? Nope, he will only win if Vitali catches the Swine Flu or is enters the ring with two broken hands.

Does Arreola's shape help him to improve his reputation? Definitely. He has the chance to prolong the fight by several rounds if he is in top condition.