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  • dstew
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    Abraham 72" reach, Taylor 78" reach

    This is from Showtime's site: http://sports.sho.com/sswbc/events/a...t-17-2009.html

    I knew Taylor had a height and reach advantage, but I didn't know it would be that significant.

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    #2
    that's my only worry about abraham.

    i pick him to win the super six based on skills , power and chin.

    however when i saw their photo shoot and saw him with the other 5 guys i realized how short arthur is compared to the others.

    abraham is not what he is listed and it seems like all the others are what they are listed or taller.

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      #3
      I hope Jermain can pull this off...haven't seen much Abraham except for the Miranda fights...

      I think Jermain cudda gave anyone trouble when his jab was working...I don't know wtf happened to it...


      Even if Jermain loses...I hope its competitive at least...

      If Abraham stops him I think he's done...

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        #4
        Originally posted by Mr. Green
        that's my only worry about abraham.

        i pick him to win the super six based on skills , power and chin.

        however when i saw their photo shoot and saw him with the other 5 guys i realized how short arthur is compared to the others.

        abraham is not what he is listed and it seems like all the others are what they are listed or taller.
        You saying Abraham is 5'9" ?

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          #5
          I've seen it as low as 75. I usually find that different sites have different measurements. Still, he's going to have a significant advantage.

          He must stay on the outside and use his superior hand speed, jab, and step off to the side and turn Abraham after he's done throwing.

          Abraham is most effective when he unleashes from his shell with powerful counter punchers. Staying outside will lessen his chances of getting hit.

          Also, JT should try and not get suckered in when Abraham lays on the ropes; if he starts trying to load up, he might get caught there as well.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Mr. Green
            that's my only worry about abraham.

            i pick him to win the super six based on skills , power and chin.

            however when i saw their photo shoot and saw him with the other 5 guys i realized how short arthur is compared to the others.

            abraham is not what he is listed and it seems like all the others are what they are listed or taller.
            Abraham is listed at 5'10" but by all accounts is closer to 5'9".

            Taylor is a tall 6'0", if not 6'1".

            What is most obvious about the photos of AA with the rest of the Super Six isn't just his overall height though, it's shoulder height.



            See what I'm talking about?

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              #7
              I think everyone in the tournament's going to have a significant height and reach advantage over Abraham, I hope his power carries up to 168

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                #8
                Originally posted by dstew
                Abraham is listed at 5'10" but by all accounts is closer to 5'9".

                Taylor is a tall 6'0", if not 6'1".

                What is most obvious about the photos of AA with the rest of the Super Six isn't just his overall height though, it's shoulder height.



                See what I'm talking about?
                Counting out Abraham, they'd probably all be fairly even around 6'0-6'2.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Rich Locz
                  You saying Abraham is 5'9" ?
                  Abraham with 5'10" Raul Marquez...



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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Rich Locz
                    You saying Abraham is 5'9" ?

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