El ver llorar a un tipo grande y fornido la mayoría de las veces me parece ridículo, y otras hasta gracioso. No me culpo por reaccionar de esa forma, estoy seguro que a muchos le debe pasar igual, y de no haber visto lo que sucedió la noche de ayer sábado 26 de septiembre durante las 10 rondas que duró la pelea entre Vitalli Klitschko y Chris Arreola, seguramente no habría entendido la razón de las lágrimas del mexicoamericano.
Las lágrimas de Arreola eran de impotencia, una impotencia que sintió al no poder hacer una mejor pelea frente al mayor de los hermanos Klitschko. Y el observarlo intentando forzar un pleito tan desigual, intentando conectar a alguien al que no podía siquiera acercársele, a alguien que siempre le recibía descargandole todo su arsenal como si estuviere haciéndolo con un costal en movimiento... Al ver aquello, a un hombre llorando con rabia por no poder comprender su suerte esa noche, a un hombre preguntándose en su cabeza ¿Qué hice mal en mi preparación? ¿Por qué no pude hacerlo mejor? ¿Qué estrategia debí seguir?... al ver aquello, entendí el valor tan grande que tiene la determinación del individuo y me paré a aplaudirle.
- Continúa leyendo la crónica
- Así la vieron los Fanáticos
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World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, left, evades a punch thrown by Chris Arreola, of Riverside, Calif., in the fifth round of their WBC heavyweight title boxing match Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, right, lands a right to the head of Chris Arreola, of Riverside, Calif., in the second round of their WBC heavyweight title boxing match Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Actor Ryan O'Neill attends the WBC World Championship Heavyweight fight between Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine and Chris Arreloa at the Staples Center on September 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Bongarts/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ryan O'Neill
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Actor Sylvester Stallone and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger attend the WBC World Championship Heavyweight fight between Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine and Chris Arreloa at the Staples Center on September 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Bongarts/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Arnold Schwarzenegger;Sylvester Stallone
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Mike Tyson attends the WBC World Championship Heavyweight fight between Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine and Chris Arreloa at the Staples Center on September 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Bongarts/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Tyson
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Mike Tyson attends the WBC World Championship Heavyweight fight between Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine and Chris Arreloa at the Staples Center on September 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Bongarts/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Tyson
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Pete Rose and guest attend the WBC World Championship Heavyweight fight between Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine and Chris Arreloa at the Staples Center on September 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Bongarts/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Pete Rose
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Director Peter Berg and guest attend the WBC World Championship Heavyweight fight between Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine and Chris Arreloa at the Staples Center on September 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Bongarts/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Peter Berg
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Actor Sylvester Stallone and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger attend the WBC World Championship Heavyweight fight between Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine and Chris Arreloa at the Staples Center on September 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Bongarts/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Arnold Schwarzenegger;Sylvester Stallone
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Chris Arreola, of Riverside, Calif., left, and World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko exchange blows in their WBC heavyweight title boxing match in Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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· Míralo en video: Arreola extraña las cervezas
· Comenta: Sigue la pelea asalto por asalto
Fotos de Chris Arreola
El méxico-estadounidense Cristóbal Arreola bromea con un chaleco de pesas, durante la ceremonia previa a su pelea contra el ucraniano Vitali Klitschko, por el cetro de los pesados, el jueves 24 de septiembre del 2009 (AP foto/Mark J. Terrill)
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No. 1 ranked Cristobal Arreola, left, and WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko face off at the weigh in for their fight, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko weighs in for his Saturday boxing match against Cristobal Arreola, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Cristobal Arreola weighs in for his fight against WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Cristobal Arreola jokes around as he wears a weight vest at the weigh in for his fight against WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Cristobal Arreola, center, and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, right, pose at the weigh-in for their Saturday boxing match as promoter Dan Goossen gestures, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Cristobal Arreola, left, and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko face off during the weigh-in for their Saturday boxing match Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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FILE - In this April 11, 2009, file photo, Chris Arreola, right, is sent to a neutral corner by referee Tony Weeks after knocking down Jameel McCline during the fourth round of their heavyweight boxing match at The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Arreola became the top American heavyweight prospect even though he disdained jogging, dieting and other staples of a champion's life. When the Mexican-American slugger landed a title shot against Vitali Klitschko, he decided to take his training seriously for the first time, hiring a strength-and-conditioning coach who's trying to mold this brawler into an athlete. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, File_
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FILE - In this April 9, 2009, file photo, boxer Chris Arreola attending a news conference in Las Vegas. Arreola became the top American heavyweight prospect even though he disdained jogging, dieting and other staples of a champion's life. When the Mexican-American slugger landed a title shot against Vitali Klitschko, he decided to take his training seriously for the first time, hiring a strength-and-conditioning coach who's trying to mold this brawler into an athlete. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
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WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, left, poses with contender Chris Arreola during a news conference on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at the Nokia Plaza outside the Staples Centers in Los Angeles. Klitschko will defend his title against Arreola on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Staples Center. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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El pesaje de la pelea entre Vitali Klitschko y Chris Arreola se celebró la tarde de ayer en las afueras del Staples Center de Los Ángeles California, Klitschko marcó en la balanza 252 libras, mientras que el mexicoamericano Chris Arreola marcó 251 libras.
Arreola tuvo que pesarse en dos ocasiones, ya que en primera instancia subió a la romana con la playera puesta, llegando a 272 libras, lo que provocó la desilusión de los miembros de la prensa y los aficionados que se dieron cita a la ceremonia del pesaje. Momentos después Arreola levantó las manos pidiendo disculpas por lo ocurrido y se quitó la playera, mostrando que llevaba un chaleco puesto que lo hizo estar más pesado. Causando risas entre los asistentes, se quitó el chaleco y dio paso a subirse de nuevo a la balanza, marcando 251 libras en su segundo intento.
· Míralo en video: Arreola extraña las cervezas
Fotos de Chris Arreola
El méxico-estadounidense Cristóbal Arreola bromea con un chaleco de pesas, durante la ceremonia previa a su pelea contra el ucraniano Vitali Klitschko, por el cetro de los pesados, el jueves 24 de septiembre del 2009 (AP foto/Mark J. Terrill)
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No. 1 ranked Cristobal Arreola, left, and WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko face off at the weigh in for their fight, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko weighs in for his Saturday boxing match against Cristobal Arreola, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Cristobal Arreola weighs in for his fight against WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Cristobal Arreola jokes around as he wears a weight vest at the weigh in for his fight against WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Cristobal Arreola, center, and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, right, pose at the weigh-in for their Saturday boxing match as promoter Dan Goossen gestures, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Cristobal Arreola, left, and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko face off during the weigh-in for their Saturday boxing match Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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FILE - In this April 11, 2009, file photo, Chris Arreola, right, is sent to a neutral corner by referee Tony Weeks after knocking down Jameel McCline during the fourth round of their heavyweight boxing match at The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Arreola became the top American heavyweight prospect even though he disdained jogging, dieting and other staples of a champion's life. When the Mexican-American slugger landed a title shot against Vitali Klitschko, he decided to take his training seriously for the first time, hiring a strength-and-conditioning coach who's trying to mold this brawler into an athlete. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, File_
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FILE - In this April 9, 2009, file photo, boxer Chris Arreola attending a news conference in Las Vegas. Arreola became the top American heavyweight prospect even though he disdained jogging, dieting and other staples of a champion's life. When the Mexican-American slugger landed a title shot against Vitali Klitschko, he decided to take his training seriously for the first time, hiring a strength-and-conditioning coach who's trying to mold this brawler into an athlete. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
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WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, left, poses with contender Chris Arreola during a news conference on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at the Nokia Plaza outside the Staples Centers in Los Angeles. Klitschko will defend his title against Arreola on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Staples Center. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Observadores del boxeo lo han criticado por no entrenar bien y no estar en forma para sus peleas. Arreola admite que es un sacrificio cada vez que se prepara para un combate.
- Aquí comentaremos la pelea asalto por asalto
- Pronostican que V. Klitschko será demasiado
El ucraniano Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36 nocauts) se perfila como el amplio favorito, pero Arreola (27-0, 24 nocauts) ha dicho que se ha preparado para levantar el brazo en victoria en el Staples Center de Los Angeles. Ahí tendrá el apoyo de gran parte de la fanaticada, en pelea estelar que será transmitida el sábado, 26 de septiembre por HBO World Championship Boxing a partir de las 10 PM Este, 7 PM Pacífico.
Recientemente Julio César Chávez y otras figuras del boxeo mexicano se expresaron sobre este singular combate.
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Cristobal "Chris" Arreola strikes a pose in the ring during a media workout at Goosen's Gym in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Arreola is preparing for a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match against Vitali Klitschko on Sept. 26 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Cristobal "Chris" Arreola uses the speed bag during a media workout at Goosen's Gym in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Arreola is preparing for a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match against Vitali Klitschko on Sept. 26 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Cristobal "Chris" Arreola, left, spars with head trainer Henry Ramirez, during a media workout at Goosen's Gym in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Arreola is preparing for a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match against Vitali Klitschko on Sept. 26 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Cristobal "Chris" Arreola punches with weights during a media workout at Goosen's Gym in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Arreola is preparing for a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match against Vitali Klitschko on Sept. 26 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Cristobal "Chris" Arreola talks with reporters while getting his hands taped, with promoter Dan Goossen behind him, center rear, during a media workout at Goosen's Gym in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Arreola is preparing for a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match against Vitali Klitschko on Sept. 26 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, right, of Ukraine, watches as his hand is taped by Fritz Sdunek during a media workout session in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. Klitschko is scheduled to defend his title against Chris Arreola on Sept. 26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, of Ukraine, trains during a workout session for reporters in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. Klitschko is scheduled to defend his title against Chris Arreola on Sept. 26 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, of Ukraine, trains during a workout session for the media in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. Klitschko is scheduled to defend his title Sept. 26 against Chris Arreola at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, of Ukraine, looks on during media workout session in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. Klitschko is scheduled to defend his title against Chris Arreola on Sept. 26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, of Ukraine, trains during a media workout session in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. Klitschko is scheduled to defend his title against Chris Arreola on Sept. 26 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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