Anyone think Abraham's low workrate had to do with getting down to 160?

[savorduhflavor]

I've been picking Taylor to beat AA on points because I can't see Abraham applying the amount of pressure down the stretch that Froch did.

In every fight I've seen Abraham in, his low workrate always stood out to me, and I feel like if Taylor builds a big lead I don't see Abraham walking him down throwing a ton of punches like Froch did.

Then I started thinking.....we all know how much trouble Abraham has been having making 160, it's well documented.

So my question is, does anyone think we'll see a more free handed Abraham at 168, or is his low workrate just his style?

[MANGLER]

I'm sure AA will be at least the same if not better as a SMW. If Taylor don't KO him, which I don't see, he'll get fatigued and KO'd again.

[dstew]

He will probably be slightly busier at 168 but for the most part it's his style; he's either in offensive mode or defensive mode. Never both, like many slicker fighters are. Meaning if he's throwing more punches, he's open to getting hit more often.

[The_Demon]

i think his low work-rate is more too do with his style but also think he will be a better fighter all round at 168,i cant see taylor winning this one

[Freddy Krueger]

Well he is a very defensive kind of fighter, so no it probably wasn't all from getting down to 160. He still punches like a mule though.