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Oh shit!
The last time they saw each other was in the ring in Germany. The love between them hasnt gotten any stronger. I wonder if they will try to use the plexiglass like they did with Mayorga and Vargas. After what Miranda did to Pascal when he was talking crap, I am a little concerned it may get out of conrtol. Abraham is not one to back down!
Ill keep you posted... I wonder if Showtime or ARD (Germany) will do a live stream like HBO does.
Yea please do....
This one has FOTY written all over it.
Ooo, I have a feeling this one will fall well short of anything resembling a FOTY.
Abraham-Miranda Presser!
http://www.fightnews.com/abrahammiranda_presser1.jpg
IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham and Edison "Pantera" Miranda faced off at the final press conference in advance of their SHOWTIME-televised rematch on Saturday night at the Seminole Hard Rock LIVE Arena in Hollywood, Florida. Miranda spoke first and vowed "to make a statement" in the fight, predicting a ninth round knockout. "Do you remember me?" he asked Abraham. "Do you want me to do the same thing to you again? ...this time I will break the other side of his jaw that is still good!" When it was his turn to speak, Abraham said "I'm not talking too much, I'll make this short. I don't have a big mouth, but I have strong fists and will show them on Saturday. First I'll beat Miranda, then I'll come to America again."
source fightnews.com
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Thanks Mr. KickassQuote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyKickAss
Certainly sounded more civil... I am kind of glad the minimized the BS, both seemed focused for this grudge match, I think this is gonna be a trainwreck and I cant wait
Yes, nothing crazy happened. Arthur was very quiet and said only a few words. Happy to be in America and he will show on Sat night with his fists what he is about since he does not have a big mouth. Miranda spoke quite a bit (as always). He ask Arthur 'Do you remember me??' 'Do you want me to do what I did to your jaw again? This time on the good side?' He said in the bible there are all smart kings. Arthur is the only stupid king he knows of. He is stupid to come to America and think he can win a fair fight. Miranda said how hungry he is and he thanked God a million times for making this fight happen. He is climbing the walls waiting for the first bell to ring.....
When they took pics, they both stared hard at each other. No motions at all from either. They will explode on Sat night for sure!
Arthur didn't flip him this time huh? :)
Trust me Arthur will be King again after this.
He's gonna spark Miranda with a brutal one punch KO.
Edison ain't going to be the same after this fight.
Nope. I think Abraham is a little out of character. I am not sure what it is. He seems quiet and a little nervous. Maybe it is cause he is out of his norm being in America. Other then the German press, he is not getting much attention while Miranda is being swarmed with media and fans. At the open workout he had a bad showing, while Miranda had a full house.Quote:
Originally Posted by SE7EN
Hopefully the homefield advantage will help out come fight night. But I am not so sure. Abraham is a tough guy and once he gets hit, his instincts will take over. But then again, he has never been in an arena being the enemy so he may not be himself. I am sure he is nervous making his debut in America as it is!
The more I think about it Abraham actually has a very good chance to get a sensational stoppage here imo.. He had success almost every time he planted his feet and really let his hands go in the first fight, his problem(as if generally is) was that he spent to move time moving backwards without really boxing off the back foot as he should, he doesn't jab well. The other concern for him may be that in order to be busier and more aggressive early he may tire himself out, if the fight were to go into the late rounds. I personally think it wouldn't have to if Abraham really sits down on his shots and goes for it, but he may not want to take that risk. Then again he learned the hard way what pacing himself did against puncher like Miranda last time. Will definetly be interesting to see how he approaches the fight. I kind of have the same gut feeling you do, that he's just going to really blast Miranda out. I really hope so, as Abraham is about the only decent challenger to Pavlik at Middle imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
I smell fear in Abraham.Quote:
Originally Posted by PanteraNope. I think Abraham is a little out of character. I am not sure what it is. He seems quiet and a little nervous. Maybe it is cause he is out of his norm being in America. Other then the German press, he is not getting much attention while Miranda is being swarmed with media and fans. At the open workout he had a bad showing, while Miranda had a full house.Quote:
Originally Posted by SE7EN
Hopefully the homefield advantage will help out come fight night. But I am not so sure. Abraham is a tough guy and once he gets hit, his instincts will take over. But then again, he has never been in an arena being the enemy so he may not be himself. I am sure he is nervous making his debut in America as it is!