Bermane Stiverne scored a twelve round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Chris Arreola in a WBC Heavyweight elimination bout at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.
Stiverne was more active and landed some good shots throughout the bout. He dropped Arreola at the end of round round three from a hard right to the head. Each proved tough as power shots were landed by both. Stiverne was effective with the left hook and straight right hand. Arreola proved his mettle as he fought through cuts but continued to come forward.
Stiverne was basically known as a power puncher before the bout showed boxing skills that previously had not been part of his game.
Stiverne. 247 lbs of Miami won by scores of 117-110, 117-110 and 118-109 and is now 23-1-1. With the win, Stiverne earned the mandatory shot at WBC Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. Arreola, 248 lbs of Riverside, CA is now 34-3-1
