ABRAHAM destroys MIRANDA - Bring on Pavlik!

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  1. Jose FM

    Jose FM Well-Known Member Full Member

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  2. Tom_Tocca

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    ...cause he is coming down in weight. The photo shows him at approximately 185 lbs.
     
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  3. Samurai

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    Three more days, fellas. Abraham by KO!
     
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  4. Samurai

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  5. BoxingGuru

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    Why the **** is everyone voting for Queen Arthur? He got the crap kicked out of him in the first fight and helped by a crooked referee! Should have been a TKO for Miranda!
     
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  6. Pantera2000

    Pantera2000 9 lives Full Member

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    Well... I too am speechless.
    You are by far the most knowledgeable of Abraham then anybody I have spoken too. You are obviously a huge fan too. I agree with your outcome. I have said I would love for a knockout by Miranda, but knowing how tough Abraham is, I am not counting on it. It will take a bulldozer to knock him down and I am not sure even Miranda has that power.

    I respect you 100% for an honest opinion. Most guys speak with their heart and not their brain. I was about 60/40 on this fight early on. But as we get closer and I see Miranda in the best shape of his career, I am feeling pretty confident.

    If what you say is true about Abraham not being as hungry anymore, then he is in for a long night 'cause Pantera has never wanted anything more!
     
    Pantera2000, Jun 18, 2008
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  7. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Press quotes:


    ARTHUR ABRAHAM

     “It is an advantage for me that I already know Miranda. I know how I will fight against him and that is why I know how to prepare. It gives me even more security.

    “The fight weight is definitely good for me. I feel even stronger. Making weight can be a real torture but I do not have to do it this time.

    “I know that I have to be more active from the first bell on. It is also important to stay concentrated. Miranda is a guy who makes you pay for mistakes. But I will not give him a chance to do so. I will win.

    “In the first meeting the broken jaw kept me from showing my true potential. I will make up for that on June 21.”



    EDISON MIRANDA

    “Abraham is making the biggest mistake of his life. The last time, I broke his jaw when I was weak and struggling to make 160 pounds. At super middleweight I'm so strong it's scary. I'd be surprised if he makes it five rounds.

    “The last fight was the worst night of my career because I had the title stolen from me. Now we're on a level playing field and the only thing determining the outcome of this fight will be my fists. And I will get my redemption on Saturday.

    “He's a good fighter and I respect him as a fighter. But I will not hesitate to destroy him when we're in the ring. This is a man's business and I don't know if he belongs here anymore.

    “Abraham made me wait almost two years for my rematch and on Saturday I will make him pay for every minute I waited.

    “I've had my best camp ever. I'm on weight and I'm just climbing the walls waiting for the first bell to ring. After I send Arthur Abraham back home I want to settle another score with Kelly Pavlik. Joe Calzaghe won't fight him, but I will, and it won't be the same story the second time around.”
     
    BigBone, Jun 19, 2008
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  8. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Does anyone have photos or maybe a video from today's press conference, especially regarding the first meeting of the two fighters in years?
     
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  9. BADINTENTIONS2

    BADINTENTIONS2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    you've never fought with a broken jaw for most the fight either, have you?
     
    BADINTENTIONS2, Jun 19, 2008
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  10. Pantera2000

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    There is something on youtube. But I havent watched it yet.
     
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  11. Pantera2000

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    Tom. I think I might see what you mean. Abraham did not seem to sure of himself at the press conference today. He was very quiet and did not have a lot to say. It may be just that he is normally the star and getting the attention, where he is not getting that here in the USA. Miranda is the 'star' here getting all the attention. But come fight night we will see how he reacts when he feels that first right hand on his jaw. He better wake up and let his instincts take over. If he lets the pro Miranda crowd get to him it will be a short night.
     
    Pantera2000, Jun 19, 2008
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  12. Samurai

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    Post it. :D
     
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  13. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thx for the info...

    Yep, it's definitely going to be a factor, pro or contra. It's really hard to tell whether the silent Abraham means a very focused and dangerous Abraham or he just feels the pressure - huge pressure on his shoulders that makes him very nervous... the other good question how will he respond to the pressure on Saturday... I'm very excited to see the rematch, too many question marks (the weight-limit for example), that makes this fight terrific and hard to predict!




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    BigBone, Jun 20, 2008
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  14. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The YouTube content:

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  15. Scar

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    Thanks. :good
     
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