Paul Williams and Chris Arreola Ready to do Battle
Posted by Patrick Cassidy on 11.23.2009
The two have some harsh words for their respective opponents.
On December 5th, two of boxing's hottest young stars will be returning to the ring in two very different circumstances. Paul Williams will look to continue the red hot streak that he's been on lately when he defends his belt against challenger Sergio Martinez. On the undercard, Chris Arreola, will look to return from a crushing loss against Vitali Klistchko, when he takes on Brian Minto who will look to break out onto the national stage.
"I'm looking forward to getting back in the ring against Brian Minto on Dec 5th," said Arreola. I'm excited about fighting in Atlantic City and back on HBO again. I know Minto will come to fight - he has an all action style, but I will be ready and am looking to put on an explosive performance. I'm looking to end 2009 on a positive note and looking to challenge for a title again in 2010, but this time not letting it slip away!"
Minto from Butler, PA dabbled in boxing as a child, before turning to Football. After his Football career came to a close he turned to boxing. Minto has had some success in his career, defeating journeyman Vinny Maddalone twice and defeating the faded Axel Schultz who once challenged for a belt. Minto has followed Arreola's career closely and believes he has what it takes to put on a memorable fight..
"Actually, I was rooting for Arreola in his title fight with Klitschko," said Minto. "He is extremely dangerous, and like myself, he fights with a great deal of determination, heart and skill. Ultimately, I feel that boxing fans and HBO are in for a very exciting and memorable heavyweight fight on Dec. 5th."
In the main event, Williams will look to continue his reign as one of the sport's most dangerous opponents wen he takes on Sergio Martinez in a matchup between two often avoided fighters. Williams, was scheduled to take on Kelly Pavlik but Pavlik had pulled out on several occasions due to a staph infenction.
Enter WBC Super Welterweight Champion Sergio Martinez, who recently predicted he would knock "The Punisher" out, but Williams has other plans. "I salute his confidence, but unfortunately for Sergio Martinez, he is going to have to absorb the punishment I planned for Pavlik."
Martinez, is just as confident. "This is the challenge I've been struggling to get. I know I can beat Williams and believe me, I will not only beat him, I will knock him out and show him who the Real Champion is."
The fight will emanate from the Ballroom at the Atlantic City Convention Center, and airing live on HBO.
