Winky-Abraham

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  1. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well, he wasn't on top of the boxing world but pretty close to it. I mean he hadn't lost since losing a close one to Vargas in 1999. He had wins over Mosley twice, dominated Trinidad, fought close with Taylor (a lot of people think he did enough to win), and domianted Quartey. He was a consensus top 3 P4P on most lists.

    FYI, Hopkins is the one who wanted to fight Winky. I think Winky got somewhat suckered into the fight because he doesn't dodge no one. In retrospect, he shouldn't have fought 10 lbs over 160. And i agree somewhat that Winky isn't great at 160. He's a bit small for a MW.
     
  2. Hermit

    Hermit Loyal Member banned

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    After what Calzaghe did to Arum's buddy and fellow promoter Warren, look for Pavlik/Abraham to be signed BEFORE RJJ/Cal is even contested.
     
  3. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Hope so:good ,btw nice squirrel:rofl :lol:
     
  4. Bodysnatcher

    Bodysnatcher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  5. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    HBO, Top Rank, and Sauerland are all on board for January. The HBO date was reserved months ago.
     
  6. SorceryatCaesar

    SorceryatCaesar Leonard-Hagler author Full Member

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    winky told rafael he got up to 198 pounds while out of the gym.
    but wants to fight at 160 and possibly 154.
     
  7. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Fighters always overestimate their situation. But it's a known fact that Winky loves to eat in between fights. He's sort of like Hatton but not as extreme. I don't think he can make 154 comfortably. I think i've heard him say that he can't make it anymore. I know he can make 154 for DLH but i doubt it for anyone else.
     
  8. BoxingGuru

    BoxingGuru Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Winky's career is over, and it's his fault. He outprices himself from all the fights, and honestly he isn't even that good. I think Pavlik would beat him. All this time off, he's just getting older and slower.
     
  9. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    No sir,with his skils he can outbox most of the guys at 154 and 160,he will be back in january prolly,again he is underrated:deal
     
  10. BoxingGuru

    BoxingGuru Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is getting older though. He needs to fight soon.
     
  11. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    He wanted a september fight with Pavlik-fell down,he is been calling GBP-no answer,Oscar has cut all the phone lines,he is looking for Abraham for january,we'll see,he will definetely be back
     
  12. Hermit

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    The Pavlik fight is on Winky. $1.5 mill guarenteed + PPV. He forgot Pavlik holds the card now.
     
  13. Bodysnatcher

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  14. Hermit

    Hermit Loyal Member banned

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    I don't know if I posted that earlier or just thought about it. It has been a concern for Arum for a while now that he doesn't think Pav/AA would be as big as it should. Both fighters would deserve a decent pay day out of this.
     
  15. pauliemayweathe

    pauliemayweathe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I will take abraham I think wink's in money making mode and no longer on a quest to be p4p the best