Andre Ward vs Arthur Abraham weigh-in pictures

Andre Ward 168lb's vs Arthur Abraham 167lb's







May 14
At Carson, Calif. (Showtime): Super Six World Boxing Classic semifinals, Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham, 12 rounds, for Ward's WBA super middleweight title; Cristobal Arreola vs. Nagy Aguilera, 10 rounds, heavyweights

Abraham needs to drop down to 160. He looks so damn short for 168. He can't beat the top guys as he can't just walk through their shots with abandon like he did to guys at 160 (plus he never faced elite guys at 160 like the guys in the tourney).

Abraham might be a tad short for the division but he's got the power to hurt some of them.

Abe has a chance against Pavlik, Stieglitz, Green, Andrade.

Ali wrote:Abraham might be a tad short for the division but he's got the power to hurt some of them.

Abe has a chance against Pavlik, Stieglitz, Green, Andrade.

I said the elite of the division. Pavlik, Stieglitz, Green, Andrade aren't the elite of the division. Kessler(if healthy), Bute, Ward, Froch, all beat King Abe convincingly. Those guys are all big strong men who have been at 168 for a while.

As for the guys you named, those guys can fight and I'd like to see Abraham take them on. But those guys are not the elite of the division (who have size, speed, and mental toughness). Pavlik, Stieglitz and Andrade are not the epitome of speed. Green is quick but he is a mental midget.

Abe isn't moving back down, those are the guys he needs to target after the tournament.

Abe's not too short, he's just not good enough. Also, Dirrell he goes on the list of people who Abe can't beat also.