Abraham getting appreciation by American Boxing Experts

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  1. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    At present a Pavlik/Abraham fight would not be good for Kelly at all. Casual fans, and non fans who only watch major events would be asking; "Who the **** is this guy? If Kelly Pavlik is a real champion, why is he fighting this bum?" Ask the man on the street about Arthur Abraham and it's "Athur who?"

    Compare their resume's and you see a world champion and a "B" level fighter.

    Pavlik KO7 Taylor
    Pavlik KO7 Miranda
    Pavlik KO8 Zertuche
    Pavlik KO4 Pierre
    Pavlik KO6 McKart
    Pavlik KO9 Zuniga

    Abraham has done nothing to show he deserves a shot at Pavlik. I think he needs to fight Zuniga (Kelly's toughest fight) after Zuniga wins the upcoming elimination bout. Put Zuniga/Abraham on a Pavlik/Duddy Undercard, give Zuniga a rematch after he whip's Aurthurs ass.

    Boo
     
    booradley, Dec 22, 2007
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  2. Tom_Tocca

    Tom_Tocca The Provider Full Member

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    Though Abraham controlled the pace after 8 rounds and came up stong in rounds 9-11...
     
    Tom_Tocca, Dec 22, 2007
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  3. gambleer

    gambleer Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :lol:
    I don't even think Duddy can beat Sergio Mora.
     
    gambleer, Dec 22, 2007
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  4. BOGART

    BOGART Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Along with Winky, Abraham is the most dangerous threat to Pavlik in the middleweight division. He is a legit threat but I think Pavlik beats him, tough fight though. Two thoughts on AA. 1 A unification bout between him and Pavlik could be very big if done right. Meaning AA needs to get on HBO against someone of note. 2 Abraham at one time was facing some solid competition, but his 2007 year was a step backwards for him. He needs to step up again to make a fight with Pavlik more meaningful.
     
    BOGART, Dec 22, 2007
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  5. Toopretty

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    Controlling the pace how...getting backed up and jabbed every which way and not landing **** but in the last 30 seconds of the round meanwhile getting beat across the ring every which way..:lol:
     
    Toopretty, Dec 22, 2007
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  6. dave

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    He would squash Mora rather easily, I heard Mora **** himself when there was talk of fighting duddy.
     
    dave, Dec 22, 2007
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  7. dave

    dave Active Member Full Member

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    arthur abraham is a great fighter.
     
    dave, Dec 22, 2007
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  8. Maden

    Maden Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Arthur Abraham is a great overrated fighter!

    Great one punch power

    Solid chin

    Average defence

    Average footwork

    Poor stamnia

    Way to inactive

    Nothing more than a B-level fighter.
     
    Maden, Dec 22, 2007
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  9. boxeo#1

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    Well put. Props
     
    boxeo#1, Dec 22, 2007
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  10. Scar

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    He has the heart of a lion, hard to not appreciate that.
     
    Scar, Dec 22, 2007
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  11. lillarry

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    If his handlers and HBO had any sense, they would try to get him on the undercard of the Pavlik vs Taylor rematch...A great way for him to get some exposure
     
    lillarry, Dec 22, 2007
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  12. Odo

    Odo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A b-level fighter,eh!

    How the hell has a b-level fighter managed to beat the likes of Gevor,Ikeke,Miranda,Eastman,Taylor,Gardner,Demers,Hamdan,Velasquez,Jantuah,
    and so on?

    If Abraham is overrated,then so are Taylor and Pavlik.
    Who has Pavlik beat apart from Taylor and Miranda?
    No,neither Taylor nor Pavlik nor Abraham are overrated.These three fighters are head and shoulders over the rest of their weight division.
     
    Odo, Dec 23, 2007
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  13. dave

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    Duddy will beat him and be a greater fighter.
     
    dave, Dec 23, 2007
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  14. Fat Tony

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    :roll:
     
    Fat Tony, Dec 23, 2007
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  15. Fat Tony

    Fat Tony Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree.

    But I'd prefer a unification fight against Sturm, hopefully broadcasted by a HBO BAD show.
     
    Fat Tony, Dec 23, 2007
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