Looks like Edison Miranda gets another title shot...

It was announced today that WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz (36-2, 22 KOs) will face power punching fan favorite Edison Miranda (33-4, 29 KOs) on January 9th at the Bördelandhalle in Magdeburg, Germany. It will be the first defense for Stieglitz, who dethroned Karoly Balzsay in August. Miranda is no stranger to Germany, having broken Arthur Abraham’s jaw in an epic showdown in September 2006. Also on the card will be WBC/WIBF/WBO female featherweight champion Ina Menzer defending her belts against WIBF super featherweight champion Ramona Kühne. The card was officially announced today. (More to come)


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I think Miranda will win this one . It wasn't him that was bad against Ward , but it was that Ward is just that good. He'll probably be losing on points until he catches Steiglitz

Interesting matchup which should be fan-friendly.

Winnable fight for Miranda.

Kinda surprised Stieglitz's people picked Edison for his first title defense. I figured he would get the typical soft first title defense but full credit to him :cool:

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Originally Posted by TigerFan

Winnable fight for Miranda.

Kinda surprised Stieglitz's people picked Edison for his first title defense. I figured he would get the typical soft first title defense but full credit to him :cool:

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Yeah, that was the best guy available and the most dangerous. Gotta give it up to the guy.

I think Miranda KO's him. Stieglitz had a lot of problems with the pressure that Andrade brought him and Miranda, who's now trained by Dan Goosen, loves thse type of fighters to face.

WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz (36-2, 22 KOs) is confident that he has the tools to defeat hard-punching Edison Miranda (33-4, 29 KOs) when they collide on January 9 at the Bördelandhalle in Magdeburg, Germany. “I’ve already had a look at Edison Miranda,” said Stieglitz at a Thursday press conference to announce the fight. “I already know how I can box him. He’s a strong man. I think we’ll have a thrilling fight. I’m already in top form, already at my fight weight, and could box immediately.”
Stieglitz’ trainer Torsten Schmitz added “We know that Miranda can punch very hard. Everyone could see that in the fight against Arthur Abraham. I think Robert and Miranda will have an action-packed fight.”






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It will be Colombia vs. Robert Stieglitz : 2 - 1

Miranda is finished at this level not that Stieglitz is anything special I think he wins a ud.

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Originally Posted by skel1983

Miranda is finished at this level not that Stieglitz is anything special I think he wins a ud.

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i agree mate, but with miranda he always has a punchers chance

I just dont think Miranda is at the top tier anymore and has been banking on only a punchers chance for quite some time.He wavered badly in with Ward and appeared to be wanting out and full of doubt,sluggish.From what Ive seen of Steiglitz hes a capable straight puncher,good thinker.As long as he keeps smart and not planted I go with him over 12.

I think Miranda gets this one because Stieglitz people more then likely figured he is done but still credible enough to look good on paper for a win...Especially for a first defense

Edison Miranda is the Ricardo Mayorga of the middleweights. A cocky knockout artist with crude skills and a rock jaw (not iron) that can be shattered with the right punch against better boxers and who will keep getting title shots one after another. I gotta go with Pantera in this 1 by brutal knockout early. But if it makes it the distance then it will be Stieglitz by home town decision.

Im sorry Miranda and rock jaws dont go together.

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Originally Posted by skel1983

Im sorry Miranda and rock jaws dont go together.

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His jaw is not that bad considering he has only been knocked out by hard hitting guys like Pavlik and AA.