At the 47th Annual WBC Convention currently being held on Jeju Island, South Korea, WBC President Jose Sulaimán has set a new precedent: a fighter may be banned from WBC sanctioned bouts for his language in post fight interviews.  More specifically, a fighter having an emotional breakdown after a fight may be banned for his language.
 
Following his defeat at the hands of Vitali Klitschko, Chris Arreola was overwhelmed by the weight of his own emotions.  When the reality of his loss sank in, he felt the disappointment of his supporters and the futility of his sacrifices and suffered what many would consider an emotional breakdown.
 
Arreola had taken the beating of his life, in front of everyone he cared about, and many he would never know. While in tears and attempting to catch his breath, Arreola uttered some explicit words. When considering his future in the middle of the ring, as his face was still swelling, Chris notably said, "F*ck that, I'm coming back."
 
Arreola's speech is not an example of one of boxing's most articulate post fight interviews. Rather, it was a man at his lowest point, after failing to reach the highest peek.
 
While Chris lacked emotional control at the moment, HBO cameras and microphones were firmly within the control of HBO's production staff.  HBO was quite comfortable airing the segment and continuing to press Arreola for answers, in what can be perceived as a state of indifference to his troubled mental condition.  There are few that would point to Chris's conduct as an example to be followed, however it was unscripted, unrehearsed, and authentic. 
 
HBO wanted Arreola on camera, as is their custom post-fight.  Chris, as anyone could see following the fight, was in no shape to discern what was, and was not proper speech and conduct following his defeat.  At that point, it would have been wise to pass on getting Arreola's comments. HBO were well aware of all of the emotion Chris brings to the ring, as they continuously made mention of it during the entire event.  One would think that they would be even more aware of Arreola's state following the bout.
 
It would seem that both Chris Arreola and HBO made poor choicest post-fight. The question remains though, are they the only guilty parties?  After all, how can one as uncivilized as Arreola be allowed a shot at Jose Sulaimán's precious belt, currently in the care of Vitali Klitschko ? 
 
Sulaimán's reccommendation of a 6 month suspension for Arreola, and the consequent approval from the WBC Board of Governors, must have been the 1st time Sulaimán has heard of a fighter getting so "out of line."  Certainly, this must be the first time that Arreola has cussed following a fight ?
 
Wrong.
 
One doesn't need to go over Arreola's entire career with a fine tooth comb in order to establish a pattern to his post-fight behavior.
 
Two fights back, Chris faced the hard punching Travis "Freight Train" Walker.  Let's review Arreola's post-fight comments after successfully defending WBC Continental Americas Title (as well as picking up the NABF Title), interestingly enough, a championship sanctioned by the WBC and Jose Sulaimán.

Arreola's comments begin at the 6:30 minute mark...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMWBFFj5mAM

The comment,"He caught me right on the button. I had my hands up. He's a strong mother f*cker," stands out. Another notable moment occurs when Max Kellerman asked him about a knockdown he suffered earlier against Walker, Chris said, "Sh*t, I gotta get back up..." 
 
Although the Continental Amercias Title is indeed a WBC Championship. President Jose Sulaimán did not issue any public warnings, statements of dissatisfaction, or disciplinary measures.
 
Chris Arreola next faced Jameel McCline. Let us review the post fight footage...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBJRFieLKi0

Following the fight Arreola told Larry Merchant that his sparring partners, including Lance Whitaker, helped him prepare, "You know they came in there and worked my ass off."   He then went on to tell everybody listening that he was going to go party at The Yardhouse.
 
Again...President Jose Sulaimán did not issue any public warnings, statements of dissatisfaction, or disciplinary measures. 
 
Another time that Sulaimán did not discipline a fighter for an obscene outburst, was when Mike Tyson challenged Lennox Lewis for the WBC Heavyweight Championship in 2002. Tyson released more venomous profanity upon those in attendance at the press event than boxing observers had been subjected to before or since.  Of course, Tyson was allowed to challenge for the WBC Championship. The WBC was not concerned about Iron Mike misrepresenting them as he challenged for the title, at least not enough to attempt to prevent Tyson from battling Lewis.  Tyson certainly did not receive a six month suspension over his poor choice of language from Jose Sulaimán and his WBC Board of Governors.
 
When Chris Arreola lost to Vitali Klitschko on September 26th, it was not the first time he uttered foul language following a fight.  It was simply the first time Arreola had a really good excuse.
 
Ironically, it also marked the 1st time that he would be punished.
 
Among the offensive words Arreola spoke that night were, "F*ck that, I'm coming back."
 
Chris Arreola will indeed be coming back, and he doesn't need Jose Sulaimán's approval to do so, as news of  Arreola's suspension follows reports that he would be retuning to the ring on HBO's December 5th Paul Williams-Sergio Martinez under card. As we go to press an opponent has yet to be named,
 
However, win or lose, a large contingent of boxing fans will be watching his performance.  The question nonetheless remains, "Will 'The Nightmare' be watching his words?"