Arreola, is a tough Mexican-American who likes to fight. He has a passion for the FIGHT which is what he does best.
Klitschko, is a polished and Boxer-Puncher. He used his height, reach and the fact that he is more athletic than Arreola to win that fight, not to mention,Klitschko's trainers wisdom in controlling his fighters level of excitement to ensure the longevity of the fight.
@lee1990lee Louis would lose to Vitali 99% of the time. Louis achieved more in his time than Vitali, so he ranks greater all time, but he would literally lose to Vitali in under 3 rounds. Louis is probably at the level of Vitali's sparring partners. Boxing fans are one of the few fans that argue that guys from 50 years ago would beat guys today. The tennis guys don't argue that Bjorn Borg would beat Rafa Nadal. The track guys don't argue that Owens would outrun Bolt.
@Pete12344545 Of course Louis would get destroyed by Vitali, Louis was 200 pounds, Vitali is 60 pounds bigger plus he has modern training equipment and nutrition. I think the biggest argument in favour of todays fighters is the one that Americans often overlook - that Klitschko's fighting the whole world. Ali only fought half the world cause the other half was under communism.There's a reason Eastern Europeans conquered boxing only recently it's because they only got to compete now
Vodka breath Merchant needs to stop giving predicitons. Any Idiot boxing fan knew that Aereola would be beaten down the same way Danny Williams and Chris Peter were by Vitali. he looks and fights like them and in fact I them Sam Peter can beat this Mexican beaner fat fucks ass
Klitchko fought Lewis, and did very well. Rightly stopped by a nasty cut. But Larry, who I think the world of, says Klitchko hasn't fought anyone aggressive. Meanwhile, Arreola hasn't fought anyone yet. I like his point about athletes from different eras. I think though, if athletes from say 50 years ago had access to the science of today, they'd probably be just as good as today's athletes.
That cut was caused by a head butt created by Lewis's spikey dread locks which Lewis intentionally as a desperate tactic when he knew Klitchko was beating his ass. Thats why Lewis Retired after the fight at 36 which is a prime age for a heavey weight. Lewis Knew he'd get killed in a rematch as Klitchko would have more then two weeks to train for him and get away from his smothering butting attempts
you obviously know fuck all about boxing. 36 is a prime age for a heavyweight? Ali retired when he was 36 but came back 2 years later and got killed by Larry Holmes. And Vitali didn't train for 2 weeks. He was already training for a fight with Cedric Boswell. Also Lewis was old (he was 38, not 36) and out of shape (256Ibs) I'm not even a Lewis fan but I know he can beat klitschko when he's in shape and in prime.
First of all you dunce, I trained and competed in boxing exhibition as well as sparred with pro's where I held my own. Secondly were at a different era now. Ali was a great talent but a dumb boxer for allowing himself to fight on the inside and take blows that wore down his career and eventually caused his parkinson's. Lewis was only 5 pounds overweight against Klitchko and Vitali was a late replacement for kirk Johnson who mysteriously had to withdraw and later got his ass wooped by vitali
you know there are people with a little boxing experience but are still shit and don't know a lot about it. And sparring isn't fighting. It's much lighter. But to call Ali a dumb boxer is pretty DUMB since he is considered by many a ring genius. And yeah I know klitschko was a late replacement but many people think he trained for 2 weeks but he was already training for a fight on the undercard of Lewis' fight so that's why he replaced johnson...
I mean seriously...Anyone who thinks a relatively unknown fighter (which Vitali was at the time) would have only 2 weeks to train to fight the champion of the world is fucking stupid.
33-36 is a prime age for boxers! BOXERS, NOT BRAWLERS! Euro fighters are boxers americans brawlers! Easy as that! And a great boxer always beats a great brawler! The time of the black fighter is over! Bigger, stronger northern fighters have already take over most of the bigger belts! But if you like brawlers look up Bennis Boytsov! The guy freakishly reminds me of mike tyson!
okay kid...so you're telling me the 33 year old Ali that fought Frazier was better than the Ali from 64-67? Ali was a master boxer so I have just proven you wrong with that point. Ali's footwork and stamina when he was 33 was nothing compared to when he was in his 20s. And why did you bring up brawlers? When did I mention anything about brawlers? Clearly you're a European Klitschko fan who has no proper knowledge of boxing. REAL fans don't bring race into it like you.
The time of the black fighter is over because the former black fighter are now playing footbal and basketball with miljon dollar contract while the Klitchkos and that giant freak are beating bums in the most boring fights history has ever seen. That's why nobody is watching boxing anymore.
And what's that crap about Americans not being boxers? What about guys like Lewis, Ali, Holmes,... And a boxer his prime being between 33 and 36??? NO it's between 25 and 30.
@bcibibcibcpCB nba, nfl?? LOL ! Lame excuse! I've read the other day that the nba draft was weak! + boxing is still not as popular in europe as in america, but we still have the quallity! It goes down to strenght, inteligence and discipline! Theses are all quallitis the north eastern european people have! And a boxers prime age IS in his 30s! A brawlers in his 20s!
That just doesn't make any sence. A boxer depends on speed, timing and fast reflexes, the first thing to go in a fighter. A brawler depends on power, the last thing to go in a fighter. You clearly don't know what you are talking about.
@bcibibcibcpCB A boxer depends on speed, timing and fast reflexes, the first thing to go in a fighter" And you still dont know why american fighters are getting their asses handed to them! In every cutting edge sport, be that from cycling to football(european) The more the competition and skill level goes up, so does the age bar! Conditionning and experience with a cold head always beats youth, speed and sheer aggresion!
@bcibibcibcpCB just look at cycling! Before the modern age, the prime age of cyclist were 23-27, NOW its 28 - 33, same for football(the real one) and hockey! And now, that boxing is an international cutting edge sport, so is boxing! Like it or not! Keep up that im the best hitter ghetto bulshit mentality and i guarantie you, americans will never beat eurofighters!
@bcibibcibcpCB the time of black heavyweights is over because klitchkos are putting them all on there ass. black fighters were in foootball and basketball in the eighties and ninties..its no different now..stop hating..dont worry a black hope might come after klitchkos retire
@TheJayone23 Everydody knows the heavyweightdivision is death. In the 80's and 90's it was already going downhill but the you still had a few stars like Tyson, Holyfield, Lewis, Bowe, now there is nothing out there. Yourneymen from those days get the fight for the title at 40 years old, a middleweight from that day holds a heavyweight title know. And a guy who couldn't beat old, fat and out of shaped Lewis is now champ. It' very sad.
@bcibibcibcpCB by everybody ..u mean in ur opinion or black guys n general lol ur smokin crack..the ninieties was the biggest boxing has been since ali. athletes find longer now because or nutrition, etc..dont hate on the klitckos cause no black guys can compete with them. lewis came in heavy on purpose to face a bigger oponent in kurt johnson..that extra weight saved him from getting ktfo in the 2nd round by vitaly
@TheJayone23 I hope you realise that the only good fighter Klitschko ever faced is Lennox Lewis and he lost. I don't care if he defeates 1000 of those bums he fights, black or white.
@bcibibcibcpCB hope u realize all says ray mercer beat lewis and wlad klitchko kod mercer..n by the way who the hell did lewis beat? washed up tyson n holyfield..he fought nobody in there prime n got ktfo several times. do ur homework..last 4 opponents of vitaly had ZERO losses combined..so again stop hating n get a life
@TheJayone23 Another idiot who doesn't know shit about boxing and therefor looks at records. I knew bums who had a 60-0 record. I've boxed since I was a kid and been a pro, I can see who can fight and who can't. I realy don't care what kind of record those fat bums have Klitschko knocks down. They are fat, slow, no movement, how can you fight against a giant without speed and movement?
@bcibibcibcpCB i c u cowardly avoided answering my last response..truth hurts doesnt it...dude even gomez could beat most fighters from any era..size, very fast , left handed fighter. so go feed ur biased bullshit to someone who will buy it. again a black hope can happen again when klitchkos retire..so save ur bull shit excuses
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Chris no esta en condicion como boxeador ni como atleta del fin de semana. Como mexicano tiene mucho corazon pero tambien le falta mucha disciplina. Y sin disciplina el corazon tiende a confundirse.
Maybe so, but give credit to the fact that Arreola will fight, Mexicans don´t care if they get KOed, they attack. None of that boring jab fests, hug fests, running competitions that most boxers do. What good is to last 12 rounds if you hugged and ran for half the fight, no machismo!!
Larry, love you, but it is unbelievable that you are not seeing that this is a complete and utter miss-match.
Vitali is a better boxer, better defense, stronger, taller, more experienced.
P.S. Vitali is 30 pounds heavier than even young Foreman, and has a real defense, obviously he would beat Frazier and Ali and the rest, there is no question.
This Aerolla or nipple is got no idea what is going to happen. He will meet a jab for the first time and then a right that will floor him inside of three round. Come back after the fight and then admit whoever said this guy had a chance is outta there mind. Ive been watching boxing my whole life and the Klitcho bros r the best in the world right know. Hw division
Tyson? The most overrated boxer of all time in the weakest HW division ever. He fought 2 good fighters, and was KTFO by both. Both Klitcshkos would knock out Tyson in less than 5 rounds.
eagleskins is 100 percent correct Tyson fought bums and overaged champions the minute he faced any talent he lost. true true true and talk shit all you want because for the people who know reality its on tape just go back and look. It would be like putting me in eighth grade and getting credit for knocking all the kids out it isnt a challenge place me in college against in shape grown men who arent scared from the opening bell and Ill get my ass kicked. Great entertainer but shitty boxer.lol
George Foreman sucked soo bad when he was on HBO, he totally buzzkilled some great fights with his stupid mouth saying total garbage, he was in essence an idiot commentator.
Somehow I think this is gonna be a brutal beating of Arreola. Hes not that good and gets hit early in fights. Vitali most likely wont fall to one big shot thats more likely wit his brother. I hope Chris comes in great shape for his sake.
i dont understand why everyone slags him off so much, i think its really refreshing to find anyone over the age of 40 who'll give modern fighters any credit and not just start giving us the teddy atlas bert sugar bullshit bout the 20's-50's.
whether you believe the klitschkos have heart or not, it is indisputable that most heavyweights in any era wud'v been beaten by them before they needed to bring their hert in2 the equation
that's what i've been saying all along! keep pressure on Vitali & make him run out of steam! Chris has to get him tired & bang Vitali's body hard!!!! Chris should not head hunt dat's what alot of boxer's did against him & failed! going after Klitschko body and conditoning iz wat's going to pull off the win! also Chris has to make thiz a dirty bout if Vitali starts leaning on Chris i wod throw hiz azz on the floor so wen he gets up he has to pick up all dat weight! & Vitali never been there!
all u guys now saying vitali never fought a guy like arreola, UR ALL JOKES!!!!!!!!!!. he beat the shit out of all of his opponents, even lewis.now that he destroyed sam peter, u say sam peter was always garbage, but before the fight you would say "sam peter is the next big thing, arreola is a fucking bum compared to peter" u guys make me laugh cause u r all braindead JOKES
this is the best larry merchant interview ever, i always thinks he gets lost in his words but this was great to see that he isnt as crazy as i had thought
A lot of people dont' give Chris the respect he deserves.Just cuz he isn't shaped like a statue doesn't mean he isn't in fighting shape...No one expects a 12 round.Chris has skills just doesn't usually have to use em because he just demolishes his opponents when he moves in for the kill
.Vitali is one tough s.o.b but doesn't have skills as a inside fighter and no defensive skills besides using his reach..Chris isn't one to fight another fighters fight he dictates the fight and apply's pressure every second of every round something vitali isn't used to.Chris will win this fight and have everyone with a dumb look on there face saying damn thats one bad dude..Good luck brother
vitaliy klitschkos might be in his ages,but he is a very clever,skilled and a strong puncher figher and he will always find a way to expose his opponents.
people make it a sooo big deal that arreola pressures his apponetns. so what. samuel peter pressures his opponetns to and it worked on some,but it does not mean it will work on every one,
vitalit fought a lot of akaward opponets before and he knows that chirs arreola might pressure,but he's not hard to tag.
DavidGaye1 is the prime example as to why I rarely talk boxing on youtube... most of the time your talking to retards who aren't here for debate - rather to ride their favourite fighters dick and blast anyone who disagrees with them.
I wish the worst for him, and all those like him.
I know the guy and all i can say is he is serious about this he will win and win by ko no Klitschko had fought a boxer like chris come sept 26 u guys will be supprise he is serious about it and hes takin the fight serious very serious and u cant win in a mind game with chris so to all u haters chris dosent care about anyone or anyone this is just another fight to him but training hard than ever come sept 26 u guys will see
I'm actually surprised that Larry would give so much credit to Arreola, much less give him a chance of winning the fight. I think Merchant's just being a nice guy, Arreola (and this hurts as a Mexican American myself) won't last past 5 rounds with this Vitali. I have loads of respect for both fighters, but I just can't see Cristobal winning this one.
The Klitschkos are likable guys and they know how to fight - but your are tripping hard if you think they would beat the ATG HWs of the past. Wlad gets knocked out by journeymen and Vitali was taken to hell and back by an out of shape Lummox.
sootyandsweep that's a reasonable perspective. The one thing the brothers have going for them is size, but other than that the great HW's of the past are better in just about every way.
Fact: Vlad Klitschko against undefeated fighters - 7 wins, no losses. Muhammed Ali against undefeated fighters - 3 wins, 3 losses. Fact: Vlad Klitschko in 8 recent title defenses - opponents average number of losses = 1 and 3/4, 3 opponents undefeated. Muhammed Ali in 10 title defenses in his prime - opponents average losses = 6, none undefeated, one opponent 13 losses, two opponents 11 losses, 5 opponents were cruiserweights. Nobody's tripping just giving the facts.
What he's getting at is Vitali has fought good competition..He hasn't just went threw taxi drivers as a figure of speach..Ali is one of the greatest of all time but if you've ever been in a ring you would know size makes a big difference...
Its actually quite true. Size can be a very good tool so long as you're not an awkward freakshow like Valuev. The Klitschkos are very well trained under Emmanuel Steward, particularly Wladimir and they have excellent skill sets to compete with any great heavyweight of any era.
this is ridiculous.vitali fought top ten guys for over ten years and beat them all except lennox and he was ahead on all 3 scorecards at the time of the stoppage.same with wlad. he has beaten the shit out of the best heavyweights in the world for 10 years and has been knocked out too by brewster and sanders.who cares?? puritty fight he ran out of gas after winning every round.what do you know about boxing asshole????nothing, stfu and fuck off
llllllllllmfao. i expect that a dumbfuck like you doesnt understand my p4p list.probably u cant even read u braindead cocksucker. it s a disgrace that pple like u talk about boxing on youtube cause you are nothing but a braindead loser who has no real boxing knowledge.sugar ray, whitaker and pep were the best of the best.boxing isnt all about knocking a guy out u faggot.pep and whitaker were masters of the sweet science.all u understand about boxing is a Knockout.nothing more lol
where did i say "you doesnt understand". it s called "you dont understand" you dumbshit faggot.i m done speaking WITH YOU you fucking braindead cocksucking piece of shit
great interview bro...thanks. I don't think the Klitchkos would stand a chance against fighters like Tyson and Ali. I disagree with Larry there. I give them credit for staying on top but Wlad has been ko'd by not so good fighters and Vitali got tko'd rnd 6 by an out of shape Lewis who was ready to retire if I remember correctly..and that was because Vitali didn't hav enough defence...
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Vlad Klitschko will tie Mike Tyson for the best record against undefeated and single loss fights with 18 wins and 0 losses when he beats Eddie Chambers. Tyson was KOed by Douglas, McBride, and Williams all not so good fighters. Ali was beaten by Berbick, Leon Spinks with 7 pro fights. Not so good fighters. Lennox Lewis was preparing for a title fight when kirk johnson canceled and Vitali K. replaced him. VK was beating Lewis until the ref decided VK's cut was worse than the cut on Lewis's nose.
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Don't come on Klitschko tubes unless you know your facts. Fact: Muhammed Ali: 3 wins 3 losses against undefeated opponents. The second undefeated fighter he faced he lost to, Joe Frazier. Vlad Klitschko has fought 7 undefeated fighters so far. 7 wins no losses. Muhammed Ali: 10 title defenses in his prime. Opponents had an average of 6 losses when they fought, none were undefeated, one opponent had 13 losses. A TITLE FIGHT WITH 13 LOSSES! Vlad K: 8 recent title fights, undefeated opponents.
Oh I've been watching Larry since i was knee high..but I'd say he has knowledge of oxing's history more than boxing. He's a great historian. On the other hand..ever noticed how he always, always argued with lennox Lewis, Roy Jones, and George Foreman. Roy Jones and Geroge Foreman would say "well larry youve never been in there, believe what I say"..lol..Ive noticed the last few years he loses his train of thought..something I guess most of us face sooner or later..
he is the John Madden of boxing lol. He did a fight once were the white ref was sandwiched between the two black boxers and he said "they look like an oreo cookie in there" lmao!!! gots to love it
i thought larry merchant was smart,doesn't sound smart from this interview
Midiotwimp 1 year ago
Arreola, is a tough Mexican-American who likes to fight. He has a passion for the FIGHT which is what he does best.
Klitschko, is a polished and Boxer-Puncher. He used his height, reach and the fact that he is more athletic than Arreola to win that fight, not to mention,Klitschko's trainers wisdom in controlling his fighters level of excitement to ensure the longevity of the fight.
MrTom423 1 year ago
As MUCH as I RESPECT LARRY.. some of his stuff is nonsense.. like Vitaliy hasnt faced as aggressive opposition as C ARREOLA.. i m like what?!?!?!
forexistentialistics 1 year ago
football and gay basketball as always been there Idiot
always!!! and Lewis was not AmErIcan ass hole
you have better boxers now and they can't Compete in MMA boxing K-1
ericssson 1 year ago
larry merchant knows shit about boxing
anikin69 2 years ago
Arreola might be fighting Tua Dec. 5th on HBO.
ccf1971 2 years ago
Vitali is the greatest HW of all time.
Joe Louis would get destroyed by Vitali.
Pete12344545 2 years ago 5
@Pete12344545 be countering hard
lee1990lee 1 year ago
louis kills vitali easy
lee1990lee 1 year ago
@lee1990lee Louis would lose to Vitali 99% of the time. Louis achieved more in his time than Vitali, so he ranks greater all time, but he would literally lose to Vitali in under 3 rounds. Louis is probably at the level of Vitali's sparring partners. Boxing fans are one of the few fans that argue that guys from 50 years ago would beat guys today. The tennis guys don't argue that Bjorn Borg would beat Rafa Nadal. The track guys don't argue that Owens would outrun Bolt.
DestroyerAlexandros 1 week ago
@Pete12344545 Of course Louis would get destroyed by Vitali, Louis was 200 pounds, Vitali is 60 pounds bigger plus he has modern training equipment and nutrition. I think the biggest argument in favour of todays fighters is the one that Americans often overlook - that Klitschko's fighting the whole world. Ali only fought half the world cause the other half was under communism.There's a reason Eastern Europeans conquered boxing only recently it's because they only got to compete now
DestroyerAlexandros 1 week ago
man this guy is old, ever thing of retireing?
alexkostenyuk 2 years ago
i know right have you seen his interviews when he talks to the fighter haldf of the time he thinking
GangsterG2 2 years ago
Vodka breath Merchant needs to stop giving predicitons. Any Idiot boxing fan knew that Aereola would be beaten down the same way Danny Williams and Chris Peter were by Vitali. he looks and fights like them and in fact I them Sam Peter can beat this Mexican beaner fat fucks ass
Gyro911 2 years ago
insignificant man...i wish you would tell that to his face.
TheKidStayz 2 years ago
@ warrkrymez
Yeah just go on with unfounded accusations, hater!
BeNNzuFG 2 years ago
Klitchko fought Lewis, and did very well. Rightly stopped by a nasty cut. But Larry, who I think the world of, says Klitchko hasn't fought anyone aggressive. Meanwhile, Arreola hasn't fought anyone yet. I like his point about athletes from different eras. I think though, if athletes from say 50 years ago had access to the science of today, they'd probably be just as good as today's athletes.
Zaphrod88 2 years ago 2
Science? You mean Roids.
warrkrymez 2 years ago
That cut was caused by a head butt created by Lewis's spikey dread locks which Lewis intentionally as a desperate tactic when he knew Klitchko was beating his ass. Thats why Lewis Retired after the fight at 36 which is a prime age for a heavey weight. Lewis Knew he'd get killed in a rematch as Klitchko would have more then two weeks to train for him and get away from his smothering butting attempts
Gyro911 2 years ago
you obviously know fuck all about boxing. 36 is a prime age for a heavyweight? Ali retired when he was 36 but came back 2 years later and got killed by Larry Holmes. And Vitali didn't train for 2 weeks. He was already training for a fight with Cedric Boswell. Also Lewis was old (he was 38, not 36) and out of shape (256Ibs) I'm not even a Lewis fan but I know he can beat klitschko when he's in shape and in prime.
upthera5 2 years ago
First of all you dunce, I trained and competed in boxing exhibition as well as sparred with pro's where I held my own. Secondly were at a different era now. Ali was a great talent but a dumb boxer for allowing himself to fight on the inside and take blows that wore down his career and eventually caused his parkinson's. Lewis was only 5 pounds overweight against Klitchko and Vitali was a late replacement for kirk Johnson who mysteriously had to withdraw and later got his ass wooped by vitali
Gyro911 2 years ago
you know there are people with a little boxing experience but are still shit and don't know a lot about it. And sparring isn't fighting. It's much lighter. But to call Ali a dumb boxer is pretty DUMB since he is considered by many a ring genius. And yeah I know klitschko was a late replacement but many people think he trained for 2 weeks but he was already training for a fight on the undercard of Lewis' fight so that's why he replaced johnson...
upthera5 2 years ago
I mean seriously...Anyone who thinks a relatively unknown fighter (which Vitali was at the time) would have only 2 weeks to train to fight the champion of the world is fucking stupid.
upthera5 2 years ago
33-36 is a prime age for boxers! BOXERS, NOT BRAWLERS! Euro fighters are boxers americans brawlers! Easy as that! And a great boxer always beats a great brawler! The time of the black fighter is over! Bigger, stronger northern fighters have already take over most of the bigger belts! But if you like brawlers look up Bennis Boytsov! The guy freakishly reminds me of mike tyson!
Belokki 2 years ago
okay kid...so you're telling me the 33 year old Ali that fought Frazier was better than the Ali from 64-67? Ali was a master boxer so I have just proven you wrong with that point. Ali's footwork and stamina when he was 33 was nothing compared to when he was in his 20s. And why did you bring up brawlers? When did I mention anything about brawlers? Clearly you're a European Klitschko fan who has no proper knowledge of boxing. REAL fans don't bring race into it like you.
upthera5 2 years ago
The time of the black fighter is over because the former black fighter are now playing footbal and basketball with miljon dollar contract while the Klitchkos and that giant freak are beating bums in the most boring fights history has ever seen. That's why nobody is watching boxing anymore.
And what's that crap about Americans not being boxers? What about guys like Lewis, Ali, Holmes,... And a boxer his prime being between 33 and 36??? NO it's between 25 and 30.
bcibibcibcpCB 2 years ago
bcibibcibcpCB, plenty of people are watching boxing because there is much more to the sport than the Heavyweight division.
Hudathan 2 years ago
@bcibibcibcpCB nba, nfl?? LOL ! Lame excuse! I've read the other day that the nba draft was weak! + boxing is still not as popular in europe as in america, but we still have the quallity! It goes down to strenght, inteligence and discipline! Theses are all quallitis the north eastern european people have! And a boxers prime age IS in his 30s! A brawlers in his 20s!
Belokki 2 years ago
That just doesn't make any sence. A boxer depends on speed, timing and fast reflexes, the first thing to go in a fighter. A brawler depends on power, the last thing to go in a fighter. You clearly don't know what you are talking about.
bcibibcibcpCB 2 years ago
@bcibibcibcpCB A boxer depends on speed, timing and fast reflexes, the first thing to go in a fighter" And you still dont know why american fighters are getting their asses handed to them! In every cutting edge sport, be that from cycling to football(european) The more the competition and skill level goes up, so does the age bar! Conditionning and experience with a cold head always beats youth, speed and sheer aggresion!
Belokki 2 years ago
@bcibibcibcpCB just look at cycling! Before the modern age, the prime age of cyclist were 23-27, NOW its 28 - 33, same for football(the real one) and hockey! And now, that boxing is an international cutting edge sport, so is boxing! Like it or not! Keep up that im the best hitter ghetto bulshit mentality and i guarantie you, americans will never beat eurofighters!
Belokki 2 years ago
I just rember the saying: "Don't argue with idiots because people will think you are one of them".
bcibibcibcpCB 2 years ago
@bcibibcibcpCB thanks for reminding m you're not woth it! idiot...
Belokki 2 years ago
@bcibibcibcpCB the time of black heavyweights is over because klitchkos are putting them all on there ass. black fighters were in foootball and basketball in the eighties and ninties..its no different now..stop hating..dont worry a black hope might come after klitchkos retire
TheJayone23 1 year ago
@TheJayone23 Everydody knows the heavyweightdivision is death. In the 80's and 90's it was already going downhill but the you still had a few stars like Tyson, Holyfield, Lewis, Bowe, now there is nothing out there. Yourneymen from those days get the fight for the title at 40 years old, a middleweight from that day holds a heavyweight title know. And a guy who couldn't beat old, fat and out of shaped Lewis is now champ. It' very sad.
bcibibcibcpCB 1 year ago
@bcibibcibcpCB by everybody ..u mean in ur opinion or black guys n general lol ur smokin crack..the ninieties was the biggest boxing has been since ali. athletes find longer now because or nutrition, etc..dont hate on the klitckos cause no black guys can compete with them. lewis came in heavy on purpose to face a bigger oponent in kurt johnson..that extra weight saved him from getting ktfo in the 2nd round by vitaly
TheJayone23 1 year ago
@TheJayone23 I hope you realise that the only good fighter Klitschko ever faced is Lennox Lewis and he lost. I don't care if he defeates 1000 of those bums he fights, black or white.
bcibibcibcpCB 1 year ago
@bcibibcibcpCB hope u realize all says ray mercer beat lewis and wlad klitchko kod mercer..n by the way who the hell did lewis beat? washed up tyson n holyfield..he fought nobody in there prime n got ktfo several times. do ur homework..last 4 opponents of vitaly had ZERO losses combined..so again stop hating n get a life
TheJayone23 1 year ago
@TheJayone23 Another idiot who doesn't know shit about boxing and therefor looks at records. I knew bums who had a 60-0 record. I've boxed since I was a kid and been a pro, I can see who can fight and who can't. I realy don't care what kind of record those fat bums have Klitschko knocks down. They are fat, slow, no movement, how can you fight against a giant without speed and movement?
bcibibcibcpCB 1 year ago
@bcibibcibcpCB i c u cowardly avoided answering my last response..truth hurts doesnt it...dude even gomez could beat most fighters from any era..size, very fast , left handed fighter. so go feed ur biased bullshit to someone who will buy it. again a black hope can happen again when klitchkos retire..so save ur bull shit excuses
TheJayone23 1 year ago
@bcibibcibcpCB if u do box..it makes the points uve made on here look even more hilarious..u shouldnt be calling anyone n idiot..makes u look worse
TheJayone23 1 year ago
such a great interview!!!!
immuntocrap 2 years ago
good interview
iamrob7 2 years ago
Well, this interview COMPLETELY changed my opinion about Larry Merchant that I had built up during the last 10 years.
I thought he was praising American heavyweights from the past way too much and also not giving the Klitschkos the credit they really deserve.
But Larry is actually a nice guy. He is quite honest. I totally agree that champs of this era could've competed against any champs of the past.
SoJuDaMaN 2 years ago
Great questions and interview.
13oct1992 2 years ago 2
Chris Arreola has a tough task of getting through those long Klitschko arms.
lemonite1 2 years ago
par le vous francais
vitalifan1 2 years ago
no but english and spanish yea.
TzzX78 2 years ago
por eso no mas tienes dos amigos.....necestis aprender mas lenguas......you need to go mundial carnal
vitalifan1 2 years ago
you write the way you speak. dude bato loco de la cabeza
TzzX78 2 years ago
it's vato no bato...vato loco
vitalifan1 2 years ago
I was not talking about that "bato" vato has another meanining if you know that much spanish valedor
TzzX78 2 years ago
mi no espikee ingles...thanx 4 the lesson...pero soy una valedora...tank u bery much....now u may be seated
vitalifan1 2 years ago
BATO is a 5th class municipality in the province of Catanduanes, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 18,738 people in 3,497 households
vitalifan1 2 years ago
Bato is a member of the Southern Water Tribe, and a close friend of Katara and Sokka's father, Hakoda. He is something of a paternal figure to Katara and Sokka in their father's stead, and obviously cares about their well-being
vitalifan1 2 years ago
Bato
1. A rustic, simpleton. (m)
2. Father. (m)
vitalifan1 2 years ago
Dos amigos? si y piensas que son mis huevos?
TzzX78 2 years ago
gran pelea....mucho corazon....
vitalifan1 2 years ago
Chris no esta en condicion como boxeador ni como atleta del fin de semana. Como mexicano tiene mucho corazon pero tambien le falta mucha disciplina. Y sin disciplina el corazon tiende a confundirse.
TzzX78 2 years ago
seguro que si...
vitalifan1 2 years ago
TzzX78 you really said it like it is man! Arreola is very strong but too many Coronas and tacos make you a lot older than you are!
sourkraute 2 years ago
no me mames way
vitalifan1 2 years ago
"stink face" arreola will die at the hands of "DR. IRON FIST" VITALI
vitalifan1 2 years ago
dude u jus said that in another vid! lol
biggiemacmexican 2 years ago
no espiko english.....spreken ze deutsch
vitalifan1 2 years ago
!!DER!!
vitalifan1 2 years ago
Sounds to me like Larry Merchant is losing his mind....wow! Ill bet my house that Arreola dont last 6 rounds...and thats givin him alot...
rickbeezer34 2 years ago
Maybe so, but give credit to the fact that Arreola will fight, Mexicans don´t care if they get KOed, they attack. None of that boring jab fests, hug fests, running competitions that most boxers do. What good is to last 12 rounds if you hugged and ran for half the fight, no machismo!!
budfr 2 years ago
the girl at 325 looks soooo hot even merchent was looking at that. if i was ther i would have hit that I WOULD HAVE HIT THAT FO SHOU!!!
jessebrito11 2 years ago
Larry Merchant and Bert Sugar are two of my favorite boxing commentators. Great, great stuff. Five stars.
PapaMagnum 2 years ago 2
Larry, love you, but it is unbelievable that you are not seeing that this is a complete and utter miss-match.
Vitali is a better boxer, better defense, stronger, taller, more experienced.
P.S. Vitali is 30 pounds heavier than even young Foreman, and has a real defense, obviously he would beat Frazier and Ali and the rest, there is no question.
plinden 2 years ago
what?????
NBAnOKC 2 years ago
I think he pretty much pianted the same picture of Chris i see aswell great interview great guestionz very very professional David bravo i faved it!
kingzdomain13 2 years ago
This Aerolla or nipple is got no idea what is going to happen. He will meet a jab for the first time and then a right that will floor him inside of three round. Come back after the fight and then admit whoever said this guy had a chance is outta there mind. Ive been watching boxing my whole life and the Klitcho bros r the best in the world right know. Hw division
justinjury227 2 years ago
i agree. right now the brothers are the best
NBAnOKC 2 years ago
Tyson? The most overrated boxer of all time in the weakest HW division ever. He fought 2 good fighters, and was KTFO by both. Both Klitcshkos would knock out Tyson in less than 5 rounds.
eagleskins 2 years ago
eagleskins is 100 percent correct Tyson fought bums and overaged champions the minute he faced any talent he lost. true true true and talk shit all you want because for the people who know reality its on tape just go back and look. It would be like putting me in eighth grade and getting credit for knocking all the kids out it isnt a challenge place me in college against in shape grown men who arent scared from the opening bell and Ill get my ass kicked. Great entertainer but shitty boxer.lol
justinjury227 2 years ago
Larry Merchant = LIVING LEGEND!!!
Karemaker 2 years ago 5
George Foreman sucked soo bad when he was on HBO, he totally buzzkilled some great fights with his stupid mouth saying total garbage, he was in essence an idiot commentator.
mclive29 2 years ago
Somehow I think this is gonna be a brutal beating of Arreola. Hes not that good and gets hit early in fights. Vitali most likely wont fall to one big shot thats more likely wit his brother. I hope Chris comes in great shape for his sake.
akaTheWave 2 years ago
Vitali Klitschko is the best HW of all time.
I cannot wait for this fight!
Pete12344545 2 years ago
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Your joking right?
crazynacho25 2 years ago
Awesome video.
Great interview.......Peace.
Dragonwolverine 2 years ago
Wuz up broham? Great video and good questions! -ROD
guardyourgrilltv 2 years ago
i really like merchant.
he is unbiased and realistic in his views.
i dont understand why everyone slags him off so much, i think its really refreshing to find anyone over the age of 40 who'll give modern fighters any credit and not just start giving us the teddy atlas bert sugar bullshit bout the 20's-50's.
whether you believe the klitschkos have heart or not, it is indisputable that most heavyweights in any era wud'v been beaten by them before they needed to bring their hert in2 the equation
narudduran 2 years ago 2
that's what i've been saying all along! keep pressure on Vitali & make him run out of steam! Chris has to get him tired & bang Vitali's body hard!!!! Chris should not head hunt dat's what alot of boxer's did against him & failed! going after Klitschko body and conditoning iz wat's going to pull off the win! also Chris has to make thiz a dirty bout if Vitali starts leaning on Chris i wod throw hiz azz on the floor so wen he gets up he has to pick up all dat weight! & Vitali never been there!
kingzdomain13 2 years ago
all u guys now saying vitali never fought a guy like arreola, UR ALL JOKES!!!!!!!!!!. he beat the shit out of all of his opponents, even lewis.now that he destroyed sam peter, u say sam peter was always garbage, but before the fight you would say "sam peter is the next big thing, arreola is a fucking bum compared to peter" u guys make me laugh cause u r all braindead JOKES
rannntanplan13 2 years ago
this is the best larry merchant interview ever, i always thinks he gets lost in his words but this was great to see that he isnt as crazy as i had thought
cdeezfoo 2 years ago
A lot of people dont' give Chris the respect he deserves.Just cuz he isn't shaped like a statue doesn't mean he isn't in fighting shape...No one expects a 12 round.Chris has skills just doesn't usually have to use em because he just demolishes his opponents when he moves in for the kill
robertfranco1986 2 years ago
.Vitali is one tough s.o.b but doesn't have skills as a inside fighter and no defensive skills besides using his reach..Chris isn't one to fight another fighters fight he dictates the fight and apply's pressure every second of every round something vitali isn't used to.Chris will win this fight and have everyone with a dumb look on there face saying damn thats one bad dude..Good luck brother
robertfranco1986 2 years ago
vitaliy klitschkos might be in his ages,but he is a very clever,skilled and a strong puncher figher and he will always find a way to expose his opponents.
people make it a sooo big deal that arreola pressures his apponetns. so what. samuel peter pressures his opponetns to and it worked on some,but it does not mean it will work on every one,
vitalit fought a lot of akaward opponets before and he knows that chirs arreola might pressure,but he's not hard to tag.
michaelak47 2 years ago
DavidGaye1 is the prime example as to why I rarely talk boxing on youtube... most of the time your talking to retards who aren't here for debate - rather to ride their favourite fighters dick and blast anyone who disagrees with them.
I wish the worst for him, and all those like him.
sootyandsweep 2 years ago
sooty just don't waste your time with people like that.
Hudathan 2 years ago
Well said!
crazedflamingo3456 2 years ago
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I know the guy and all i can say is he is serious about this he will win and win by ko no Klitschko had fought a boxer like chris come sept 26 u guys will be supprise he is serious about it and hes takin the fight serious very serious and u cant win in a mind game with chris so to all u haters chris dosent care about anyone or anyone this is just another fight to him but training hard than ever come sept 26 u guys will see
hackone041 2 years ago
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hackone041 2 years ago
I'm actually surprised that Larry would give so much credit to Arreola, much less give him a chance of winning the fight. I think Merchant's just being a nice guy, Arreola (and this hurts as a Mexican American myself) won't last past 5 rounds with this Vitali. I have loads of respect for both fighters, but I just can't see Cristobal winning this one.
liberal185 2 years ago
I feel you liberal185. Props for being a level headed fan.
Hudathan 2 years ago
The Klitschkos are likable guys and they know how to fight - but your are tripping hard if you think they would beat the ATG HWs of the past. Wlad gets knocked out by journeymen and Vitali was taken to hell and back by an out of shape Lummox.
sootyandsweep 2 years ago
sootyandsweep that's a reasonable perspective. The one thing the brothers have going for them is size, but other than that the great HW's of the past are better in just about every way.
Hudathan 2 years ago
Another idiot that knows nothing about boxing. If all they had was size they would be like Valuev,idiot!
DavidGaye1 2 years ago
DavidGaye1 why don't you break down what the Klitschkos do better than the all time greats since you know so much about boxing bro.
Hudathan 2 years ago
Fact: Vlad Klitschko against undefeated fighters - 7 wins, no losses. Muhammed Ali against undefeated fighters - 3 wins, 3 losses. Fact: Vlad Klitschko in 8 recent title defenses - opponents average number of losses = 1 and 3/4, 3 opponents undefeated. Muhammed Ali in 10 title defenses in his prime - opponents average losses = 6, none undefeated, one opponent 13 losses, two opponents 11 losses, 5 opponents were cruiserweights. Nobody's tripping just giving the facts.
yeaa96704 2 years ago 7
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Entropy56 2 years ago
What he's getting at is Vitali has fought good competition..He hasn't just went threw taxi drivers as a figure of speach..Ali is one of the greatest of all time but if you've ever been in a ring you would know size makes a big difference...
robertfranco1986 2 years ago
haha, good one, keep it up nad dont trip
FELIKS2121 2 years ago
Vitali was winning on the scorecards during that fight you know?
liberal185 2 years ago
Your dumb ass British brain is tripping hard. The Klitschkos with their size and skill would be good in any era. Klitschkos rule. GET OVER IT BIGOT!
DavidGaye1 2 years ago 3
Its actually quite true. Size can be a very good tool so long as you're not an awkward freakshow like Valuev. The Klitschkos are very well trained under Emmanuel Steward, particularly Wladimir and they have excellent skill sets to compete with any great heavyweight of any era.
diamondman420 2 years ago 2
Good points diamondman.
Hudathan 2 years ago
only wladimir is trained by steward, vitali is still trained by fritz sdunek
rannntanplan13 2 years ago
this is ridiculous.vitali fought top ten guys for over ten years and beat them all except lennox and he was ahead on all 3 scorecards at the time of the stoppage.same with wlad. he has beaten the shit out of the best heavyweights in the world for 10 years and has been knocked out too by brewster and sanders.who cares?? puritty fight he ran out of gas after winning every round.what do you know about boxing asshole????nothing, stfu and fuck off
rannntanplan13 2 years ago
ROFL, i just read your p4p list - you expect me to take you seriously? Get back to your fucking cave you bitch-made faggot.
sootyandsweep 2 years ago
llllllllllmfao. i expect that a dumbfuck like you doesnt understand my p4p list.probably u cant even read u braindead cocksucker. it s a disgrace that pple like u talk about boxing on youtube cause you are nothing but a braindead loser who has no real boxing knowledge.sugar ray, whitaker and pep were the best of the best.boxing isnt all about knocking a guy out u faggot.pep and whitaker were masters of the sweet science.all u understand about boxing is a Knockout.nothing more lol
rannntanplan13 2 years ago
"you doesnt understand" - thats the kind of shit a child comes out with.....continue trolling, i'm done speaking with you.
sootyandsweep 2 years ago
where did i say "you doesnt understand". it s called "you dont understand" you dumbshit faggot.i m done speaking WITH YOU you fucking braindead cocksucking piece of shit
rannntanplan13 2 years ago
good interview from a smart guy
WickedDesmadroso 2 years ago
great interview!Larry knows his boxing.thx for the vid.
cjz337 2 years ago
Good work there Hudathan. Great catch getting Larry on camera, he brought up some good points.
Really enjoyed the work bro!
10splayer 2 years ago
Vamos Fucking Cristobal
ReySinaloense 2 years ago
This is the most objective and thoughtful I have ever heard Merchant.
deram 2 years ago
Great interview!
smatol707 2 years ago
it's Larry Merchant lol nice job David enjoyed the interview
futureboxer92 2 years ago
great interview bro...thanks. I don't think the Klitchkos would stand a chance against fighters like Tyson and Ali. I disagree with Larry there. I give them credit for staying on top but Wlad has been ko'd by not so good fighters and Vitali got tko'd rnd 6 by an out of shape Lewis who was ready to retire if I remember correctly..and that was because Vitali didn't hav enough defence...
KASHLAMDA 2 years ago
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Vlad Klitschko will tie Mike Tyson for the best record against undefeated and single loss fights with 18 wins and 0 losses when he beats Eddie Chambers. Tyson was KOed by Douglas, McBride, and Williams all not so good fighters. Ali was beaten by Berbick, Leon Spinks with 7 pro fights. Not so good fighters. Lennox Lewis was preparing for a title fight when kirk johnson canceled and Vitali K. replaced him. VK was beating Lewis until the ref decided VK's cut was worse than the cut on Lewis's nose.
yeaa96704 2 years ago
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Don't come on Klitschko tubes unless you know your facts. Fact: Muhammed Ali: 3 wins 3 losses against undefeated opponents. The second undefeated fighter he faced he lost to, Joe Frazier. Vlad Klitschko has fought 7 undefeated fighters so far. 7 wins no losses. Muhammed Ali: 10 title defenses in his prime. Opponents had an average of 6 losses when they fought, none were undefeated, one opponent had 13 losses. A TITLE FIGHT WITH 13 LOSSES! Vlad K: 8 recent title fights, undefeated opponents.
yeaa96704 2 years ago
Come on Chris, We need a Mexican heavyweight champion and bring back titles to America again finally.
kaserrrr 2 years ago
Thanks for the interview. You have great talent bro and its nice to see you out there showing the world your skills. Keep up the good work.
Cangr1 2 years ago
Nice one.
Dragonwolverine 2 years ago
great interview
strikehearts 2 years ago
@hudathan,,,really good interview mate.good taxing questions,keep up the good work!
951thompsonn 2 years ago
Great work Dave.
ashyknuckles1 2 years ago
great interview!
kg21carlito 2 years ago
Great interview man.
marcusceltic 2 years ago
I've always liked Merchant. He's much better then Kellerman.
carrtex 2 years ago
Larry Merchant is god, thanks for the interview.
Pain81 2 years ago
great interview bro
leodungen 2 years ago
Great video, thanks for tracking down this legend.
ihatelifejosemartine 2 years ago
Hey Johnny...is that you in the background?
nadagain 2 years ago
Great interview man!
Gorguruga 2 years ago
Good Job...Larry is the man BOYYYYYYYYYYYYY...let's go Chris bring that title HOME where it belongs!
BOXERCHI 2 years ago
come on Larry.. you know you want chris to win lol
AirJohnston 2 years ago
good stuff there Huda
odin422 2 years ago
Thanks odin.
Hudathan 2 years ago
Great stuff man!
dragonstyle619 2 years ago
dragonstyle thanks bro!
Hudathan 2 years ago
One of the original 8 or 12 stock-holders for Joe Frazier.....could know something.
odin422 2 years ago
Tight Work brother!!!!
97ruff 2 years ago
You know it ruff.
Hudathan 2 years ago
Hahaaaa.David Chen puttin in the work ou tin Cali! GO head boy! Good interview with Larry.
Larry's getting old too which I've been saying for years but he's got some great point in this interview!
Keep up the good work man!
buddhaphy 2 years ago
buddha Larry is knowledge.
Hudathan 2 years ago
Oh I've been watching Larry since i was knee high..but I'd say he has knowledge of oxing's history more than boxing. He's a great historian. On the other hand..ever noticed how he always, always argued with lennox Lewis, Roy Jones, and George Foreman. Roy Jones and Geroge Foreman would say "well larry youve never been in there, believe what I say"..lol..Ive noticed the last few years he loses his train of thought..something I guess most of us face sooner or later..
great vid!
buddhaphy 2 years ago
buddha Larry's getting old but it's all good. Like the man once said Larry's forgotten more about boxing than many have ever known.
Hudathan 2 years ago
hudathan..He's a hell of a historian for sure!
buddhaphy 2 years ago
he is the John Madden of boxing lol. He did a fight once were the white ref was sandwiched between the two black boxers and he said "they look like an oreo cookie in there" lmao!!! gots to love it
justinjury227 2 years ago 2
Nice!!
standnfighttv 2 years ago
good interview
MicEntity 2 years ago