Best fights of Chris Arreola
Over 18 years as a professional, Chris Arreola has compiled a 38-7-1 (33) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chris Arreola KOs Seth Mitchell
On September 7, 2013 Chris Arreola fought Seth Mitchell for the WBC International heavyweight title. Arreola was 32 years old with a record of 34-3, and Mitchell was 31 with a record of 26-1-1. Arreola was coming off a loss, while Mitchell was coming off a win. Arreola stopped Seth Mitchell via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Chris Arreola KOs Joey Abell
On January 28, 2011 Chris Arreola faced Joey Abell in a heavyweight bout. Arreola was 29 years old with a record of 29-2, and Abell was 29 with a record of 27-4. Arreola was coming off a win and Abell was on a 2-fight winning streak. Arreola stopped Joey Abell via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Chris Arreola KOs Brian Minto
On December 5, 2009 Chris Arreola faced Brian Minto in a heavyweight bout. Arreola was 28 years old with a record of 27-1, and Minto was 34 with a record of 34-2. Arreola was coming off a loss, while Minto was on a 7-fight winning streak. Arreola stopped Brian Minto via TKO in the 4th round.
4. Chris Arreola KOs Travis Walker
On November 29, 2008 Chris Arreola defended his WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title against Travis Walker. Arreola was 27 years old with a record of 25-0, and Walker was 29 with a record of 28-1-1. Arreola was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Walker was on a 3-fight winning streak. Arreola stopped Travis Walker via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Chris Arreola KOs Éric Molina
On February 18, 2012 Chris Arreola fought Éric Molina for the WBC-USNBC heavyweight title. Arreola was 30 years old with a record of 33-2, and Molina was 29 with a record of 18-1. Arreola was coming off a win and Molina was on a 18-fight winning streak. Arreola stopped Éric Molina via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
6. Chris Arreola loses to Vitali Klitschko via KO
On September 26, 2009 Chris Arreola fought Vitali Klitschko for the WBC heavyweight title. Arreola was 28 years old with a record of 27-0, and Klitschko was 38 with a record of 37-2. Arreola was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 5-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Arreola via retirement in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
7. Chris Arreola loses to Tomasz Adamek via majority decision
On April 24, 2010 Chris Arreola fought Tomasz Adamek for the IBF International heavyweight title. Arreola was 29 years old with a record of 28-1, and Adamek was 33 with a record of 40-1. Arreola was coming off a win and Adamek was on a 9-fight winning streak. Arreola lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Adamek.
8. Chris Arreola KOs Jameel McCline
On April 11, 2009 Chris Arreola defended his WBC Continental Americas and WBC-NABF heavyweight titles against Jameel McCline. Arreola was 28 years old with a record of 26-0, and McCline was 38 with a record of 39-9-3. Arreola was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and McCline was coming off a win. Arreola stopped Jameel McCline via KO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
9. Chris Arreola loses to Deontay Wilder via KO
On July 16, 2016 Chris Arreola fought Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title. Arreola was 35 years old with a record of 36-4-1, and Wilder was 30 with a record of 36-0. Wilder was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Wilder stopped Arreola via retirement in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
10. Chris Arreola loses to Andy Ruiz Jr. via unanimous decision
On May 1, 2021 Chris Arreola faced Andy Ruiz Jr. in a heavyweight bout. Arreola was 40 years old with a record of 38-6-1, and Jr. was 31 with a record of 33-2. Both Arreola and Jr. were coming off a loss. Arreola lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jr..