I agree he is a big middleweight, but i think bute, kessler, and maybe even andrade beats him at 168, i like arthur....but i just dont think he is a 168 fighter....i would like to see abraham vs taylor at 168 first.....and i think froch has learned some lessons after the taylor fight, i think that fight will make him a better fighter.
I think he beats Andrade, same reason as Froch, way to easy to hit, not a good forumula against arthur. Bute is a tough fight for arthur, I still think if Bute fights the way he did against andrade he is in a lot of trouble. Kessler will be the fight I would LOVE to see, power puncher vs technician. I have always stated, the 160 version of Taylor beats arthur rather easily, the 168 version I just don't see how. Taylor vs aa at 168 is going to look like taylor lacy, somewhat, I still have arthur landing bombs on taylor the latter part of the fight.
Got you, good analogy Jeff, even though I don't agree with you, just giving you a hard time mate:good
Interesting fight. Slight edge to Abraham. I think he has a granite chin and could have some success at 168. Although Abraham doesn't have a large workrate, but I see him having better technical skills which will enable him to squeak out a pts win.
Between the two... I like Froch more, but I think Abraham is the better fighter and would stop Frochy late.
I can't see a guy with such poor defense beating Abraham. At some point Arthur would catch him, and finish him.
If everyone goes by Abrahams performance vs damaged good Miranda (got beaten up vs Pavlik) then they need some mental help. Looking at Abrahams other career wins , Struggles vs average Howard Eastman (similar rang to Froch) I cant see how this decent champ can beat Froch. Everyone has jumped all over Froch because he struggled with a "Classy " technical fighter like Taylor in his 1st defence! Abraham doesnt have work rate, no jab, just decent pop against shot worn opposition. LOL Froch would destroy papa smurf, hes up there with Kessler as a hugely over rated fighter. Who has this mofo beaten???
Im not convinced of Froch either but hes already attained more credibility than this guy in 2 fights!!
Stepping up will dramatically enhance Abrahams power and durability. He currently needs very unhealthy diet to make the weight at MW. The man still 'grows up' and is not in his prime yet. He will dominate the SMW for a long time.