Winky Wright vs. Arthur Abraham in Early 2009?

[Kris Silver]

Well this could switch **** up. Erm, how remarkably easy it is probably, actually, to get a fight asap with someone like Abraham? A lot of folk seem to make out he didn't call out Pavlik as in asap, or likely to face a big US name in early to mid 09, yet here a lot seem to be like, oh yer, ok.

Should be Pavliks fight really if you ask me, Winky's done him a favour. In the process Pavliks more of a pain in the side for Calzaghe but ultimately due a loss on the route he's suddenly now choosing.

Dunno who I favour on this one, probably Abraham. Winky's likely to put in a good performance, but with time out, and Abrahams spontaneously active style this is a tricky one to predict.

[Dick-Sucker]

According to Ult. Winky was about to fight Mundine?? I think BPP needs to get some better sources for info

Seriously this is good for Abraham. A nice chance to enhance his US-exposure. I'm a bit surprised that Winky wants that fight. The winky of old would likely outpoint AA but a rusty winky will be KTFO I'm afraid.

Only 3 people know what Mundines doing next. Khoder his manager. And George Reno his match maker, and Mundine. It looks to me that fightign the number 6th ranked WBC fighter, he wants Pavlik.

[steptwome]

About time....damn......I thought they played Winky long enough. A very active Abraham vs an inactive Winky...way to go HBO....I just hope that winky comes in great condition. Everyone saw his last outing. He was beyond his fighting weight and it showed...... We already know HBO will be behind Abraham...way to go HBO I hope Winky opens up a boxing clinic on his ***

[El Dominicano]

Dom, he can throw straight shots too.

He didn't do that in any of the Miranda fights. All I saw was wide looping shots and those shots won't find they're target against Winky. Winky is a MASTER using that style and AA ain't as smart as B-Hop. AA ain't winning this. I'm just that confident

[-Hyperion-]

He didn't do that in any of the Miranda fights. All I saw was wide looping shots and those shots won't find they're target against Winky. Winky is a MASTER using that style and AA ain't as smart as B-Hop. AA ain't winning this. I'm just that confident

you do have to take into account that winky may be shot and rusty though....not to mention he doesnt seem motivated enough.......imean for his fight with hopkins instead of conditioning himslef for 170, he just didnt drop those 10 pounds extra......and abraham is trash but has explosive power....still, the fact that AA has lost at least 4 rounds with the likes of ghevor and ayala makes me confident that if winky doesnt get caught, even shot he can win......thats of course not counting the HBO hype which will surely be in favor of Abraham's flashy shots...

[Jose Santacruz]

I would like to see winky wright win but he is past his time

[El Dominicano]

you do have to take into account that winky may be shot and rusty though....not to mention he doesnt seem motivated enough.......imean for his fight with hopkins instead of conditioning himslef for 170, he just didnt drop those 10 pounds extra......and abraham is trash but has explosive power....still, the fact that AA has lost at least 4 rounds with the likes of ghevor and ayala makes me confident that if winky doesnt get caught, even shot he can win......thats of course not counting the HBO hype which will surely be in favor of Abraham's flashy shots...

Winky isn't a 170 pounder. Crazy how B-Hop lured him into that trap. Those 10 extra pounds had a serious effect on him...he was moving ALOT more against Taylor. Winky has NOTHING to worry about fighting AA.

[Fox McCloud]

It appears that Winky Wright (51-4-1, 25 KOs) may finally get back in the ring, but not until next year. HBO is holding a January date for Wright, and the opponent he seems to want is IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (27-0, 22 KOs). Wright has not fought since last July's decision loss to Bernard Hopkins. [details]

Damn, you REALLY need a new avatar. It feels like that one has been there for eternity.

Anyway, I'm excited about this, for sure. It has been entirely too ****ing long since Winky has fought.

[-Hyperion-]

Winky isn't a 170 pounder. Crazy how B-Hop lured him into that trap. Those 10 extra pounds had a serious effect on him...he was moving ALOT more against Taylor. Winky has NOTHING to worry about fighting AA.

PFFFT trap my ass.....he cheated, and i still had Winky winning 7....but Winky was an idiot for not making weight well....instead of eating 10 donuts a day, he ate 8.......and with a huge clincher like hopkins, he needed the conditioning...

Winky has HBO hype to worry about because he cant punch...therefore the 10 punches abraham will fire will probably be more appreciated than winky's 80 by the cheerleading squad and legally blind judges....

[El Dominicano]

PFFFT trap my ass.....he cheated, and i still had Winky winning 7....but Winky was an idiot for not making weight well....instead of eating 10 donuts a day, he ate 8.......and with a huge clincher like hopkins, he needed the conditioning...

Winky has HBO hype to worry about because he cant punch...therefore the 10 punches abraham will fire will probably be more appreciated than winky's 80 by the cheerleading squad and legally blind judges....

Sorry I didn't see that. Winky is a GREAT fighter and I respect him. You gotta understand that B-Hop eliminated his Jab which is his best weapon. Before the fight I knew B-Hop was gonna clinch...I expected that. I gave Winky like 4 rounds from what I remember. I don't remember which specific rounds but if you want me to rewatch the fight and give you my scorecard I'll do that and PM you.