Miranda publicly demanded a rematch with Abraham – even though he had turned down an offer from Sauerland last summer. “I cannot understand Miranda´s remarks at all,” Sauerland managing director Chris Meyer said. “Last summer, when Arthur had to make his mandatory defence, we offered Miranda a rematch. But he turned down and moved up to super middleweight instead.”
Wilfried Sauerland also laughed off Miranda´s latest antics. “Arthur is the best middleweight in the world,” the manager stated. “He will fight anybody anywhere.”