Heavyweight boxer Chris Arreola stays unbeaten

From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Chris Arreola of Riverside defeated Chazz Witherspoon in a battle of undefeated heavyweights when Witherspoon was disqualified at the end of the third round in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday night.

Arreola (24-0, 21 knockouts) pounded Witherspoon late in the third round, knocking him down after three left hands to the head.

Witherspoon, of Paulsboro, N.J., stumbled to his feet as the bell rang, but a member of Witherspoon's corner entered the ring before the end of the mandatory eight-count, causing the disqualification.

Witherspoon (23-1) was in trouble anyway, but the decision by referee Randy Phillips ended the fight.

"They can't get up on the apron," Phillips said of the cornermen. "That ends the fight right there."

Heavyweight boxer Chris Arreola stays unbeaten....