Who would you rather see Arthur Abraham fight next? Sturm or Hopkins?

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  1. Super Hans

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    Apparently Abraham v Sturm has been rejected by the WBO because Sturm has won a fight since 1983, the fight might go ahead as a none title fight however.

    Bernard Hopkins is also targeting Arthur as the easiest route to a world title at Super Middle.

    Given only those two options, who would you rather see Abraham face.
     
  2. punisher

    punisher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hopkins. And I'd pick Hopkins.
     
  3. Super Hans

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    :good When Hopkins was talking about dropping down and fighting Carl Froch, I thought that would be a bad move at his age after the Kovalev beating. But he should get by Abe.
     
  4. punisher

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    Yep. Not to say Abe is a complete pushover. It's a dangerous fight. But, he's predictable, as we have seen, and I think Hop can outbox him.

    If for some reason Hop loses this one, he should retire immediately. Of course he is well past his sell date already.
     
  5. Super Hans

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    If it happens in Germany I wouldn't put it past Abe doing enough to get a robbery because Hopkins won't KO him.
     
  6. punisher

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    True. I hope that it's in a nuetral venue.
     
  7. mirkofilipovic

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    God forbid it happens in Germany, Feliz Sturm was robbed vs Oscar de La hoya there after all :nut
     
  8. MidniteProwler

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    I would rather see him make a mandatory against Ramirez.
     
  9. Swollen Liver

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    Hopkins confirmed he was gonna face Abraham, last week in Montreal.
     
  10. punisher

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    2 words...Bob Arum. I think he was still with Top Rank at that time. That "superfight" with Hopkins was gonna happen by hook or crook.
     
  11. mirkofilipovic

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    Would you say that derailed Sturm's career :think
     
  12. punisher

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    Not sure about that. I doubt it. I did not really follow Sturm's career. But, I have heard he had his share of questionable decisions in his favor, as well.
     
  13. Raybans

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    I think Hopkins would beat Abraham pretty easily.
     
  14. Super Hans

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    :lol: Good point
     
  15. Robney

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    I vote Hopkins, but the WBO would probably reject that too because B-Hop isn't in their SMW either.