Winky Wright vs. Arthur Abraham in Early 2009?

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

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]

[boxingsmash69]

wow interesting

[T-97]

Wow, good to see Winky might finally fight again, but..

I think this fight will be pretty dull. Abraham will probably take it, But I wouldn't bet on it just yet.

[boxingsmash69]

FOTY candidate.

[Boofdatruth]

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]

I don't see the logic in taking the Wright fight before the PAvlik fight. Cal is not fighting Pav. After the Hop fight, Pav-Abraham can be made.

[T-97]

I don't see the logic in taking the Wright fight before the PAvlik fight. Cal is not fighting Pav. After the Hop fight, Pav-Abraham can be made.

I wonder if they may try to set up a Double Header in January to hype the fight for later 2009.

[jdubb863]

It seems to me they both have similar styles... just abraham hits alot harder.

[fabzmm]

im winky biggest fan but hes simply lost his legs and he's probably even slower since it's been a while since he's last fought. i know against hopkins he was overweight but he slows down in each of his fights. but he always comes to fight no matter what so go winky!

[BattlingNelson]

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.

[Mr. Ryan]

It seems to me they both have similar styles... just abraham hits alot harder.

Yeah but I think Winky's guard is a little better.