Arthur Abraham knocked out Edison Miranda in the fourth round of a tough fight tonight in Florida, winning his first fight on American soil and impressing American boxing fans the way he's impressed German fans for years.Abraham said afterward that he'd like to fight either Oscar De La Hoya or Kelly Pavlik next; either one would be a huge fight both here and in Europe.
Tonight's fight was a rematch of their 2006 brawl, which Abraham won by unanimous decision. That fight was notable for Miranda getting an incredible five points deducted for fouls. This time Miranda hit Abraham with a low blow in the second round, but it was a cleaner fight, and a more dominant performance for Abraham. He's the real deal, one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
Abraham improves to 27-0. Miranda drops to 30-3.
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6-21-2008 @ 11:39PM
yourpoconohome said...
I know Abraham is good but he cannot beat Pavlik as Pavlik's speed will be too great. I can see Abraham killing an old De La Hoya though.
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6-22-2008 @ 2:06AM
tal bodin said...
he gave that piece of trash the beating he deserved. maybe miranda will shut his big mouth now, but i doubt it.
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6-22-2008 @ 8:44AM
Arthur Pilibosian said...
Abraham, born in Armenia & shortened his last name from Abrahamyan, which is no big deal. However he did give up his Armenian nationality to become a German national.
Abraham is now coming to America, in hopes of making it in the big time American boxing mecca.
I hope he hasn't forgotten his Armenian heritage and the "Genocide of Amenians " by the hands the Turks.
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6-22-2008 @ 7:07AM
Budo said...
Miranda is what he is. Not terribly skilled and a brawler. It is whomever lands the big punch first. Being slow and crude he is very easy to hit.
Pavlik would be a great fight as he is crafty and can hit hard and quickly. He has a great jab and jabs help win fights. I would pay to see that fight.
DeLaHoya, forget, as he is over the hill. In his prime it would be a different story but it is what it is.
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