The Super Six Has Totally Exposed Arthur Abraham

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  1. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Remember when Abraham was regarded as one of the best fighters in the world?

    My, how things change.

    Andre Ward embarrassed Abraham tonight, much as Carl Froch did in the previous bout. Ditto for Andre Dirrell against Abraham.

    Abraham needs to move back down to MW and work on his cardio and coming-forward skills.

    As much as another prominent middleweight, Kelly Pavlik, has been "exposed" in recent fights, one could argue that Arthur Abraham has been even more "exposed" in his recent bouts.

    Abraham has an excellent jab. He abandoned it early tonight, after around the fourth round.

    Abraham, at this point, can't compete with top-level super middleweights. At least not for more than a few rounds.

    At times, when Abraham just plods forward and side to side without throwing anything, he resembles a punching bag with a high guard.

    For Sauerland Event, who seemed to see The Super Six as a great way to get over one of its fighters in Arthur Abraham, the tournament has proven a disaster. Not only has Abraham been laid bare, but the King's stablemate Mikkel Kessler also fared poorly in the contest.
     
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  2. theflyest

    theflyest Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I dont think AA could beat any of the top 15 SMW's. He was just a product of hometown matchmaking
     
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  3. Medicine

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    It's crazy to think this guy was seen as unbeatable before the Dirrell fight....
     
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  4. Grillinnap

    Grillinnap Flomos are morons Full Member

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    I still give him credit for taking on this challenge. Unlike Bute...
     
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  5. lzolnier

    lzolnier Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Abraham is crude and limited. Plus he has a gay personality. He gave it a go in the first few rounds, but you can't change who you are. He can overpower people at middleweight, that's about all that he has left.
     
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  6. Medicine

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    I can't stand his personality either.
     
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  7. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :happy

    He used to be better, and more active. He just doesn't have that gear now. Still, he wasn't as good as advertised, that seems clear.
     
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  8. WatchfortheHook

    WatchfortheHook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeh, he's been pretty clearly exposed at this point.
     
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  9. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I dont think he got exposed or embarrased in the super 6. at middleweight his Stregnth was always his physical stregnth. Hes always been very limited. Hes a small super middleweight so he has no advantages in there against the best. He can punch but thats it
     
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  10. SimplyTheBest

    SimplyTheBest Heavyweight Destroyer Full Member

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    Queen Abraham needs to go back to 160 or retire. He can't do anything at SMW.
     
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  11. dave-slave

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    Needs to go back to middleweight.
     
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  12. technocrato

    technocrato Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Unlike Bute who was not offered...
     
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  13. session9

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    I must have watched a different fight from the OP.
     
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  14. Brit Sillynanny

    Brit Sillynanny Cold Hard Truth Full Member

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    Arthur is essentially Jeff Lacy. Both are short. Both are limited athletes. Both rely upon their opponent having a panic attack and crumbling against their power. Both need a really weak era and division for success. If you are gonna be at the short end of the length and height of the best fighter's in your division you damn well better have some decent quickness, foot speed, and hand speed - they were lacking in all three areas.
     
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  15. twopiece

    twopiece Pugilistic Ambassador Full Member

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    He has been thoroughly outboxed in the tournament. However, to me he deserves a hell of a lot of credit for even going up to 168 and fighting against the top guys there. He's clearly too small for that weight class, but he did give it a shot.
     
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