Boxer Chris Arreola's dream just may come true
June 22, 2008 | 10:58
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The Riverside native, nicknamed "The Nightmare," wants to be the first Mexican American heavyweight champion. A victory Saturday against Chazz Witherspoon could propel him to a title shot, writes the Times' Chris Hine.
Photo: Many in boxing consider unbeaten Riverside-based Chris Arreola a serious contender in the heavyweight division, an oddity of sorts because of his Mexican heritage. Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times
