Do you americans like Arthur Abraham?

[Bhopreign]

Abe whines alot, at about 1:50 of the first round in the first Miranda fight, Miranda lands a body shot on the belt and Abe complains to the ref, he complained all fight, he complained all fight against Taylor.

[Syf]

yep...I wouldn't mind if he won the whole tournament

[Bhopreign]

What do you mean with shoeshining bodywork? I dont know the meaning of shoeshining.

What Oscar would do many times, basically let off rapid shots mainly to the body, meant to rack up points but not being precise with aim or serious intention to hurt your oppoenent, fighting to keep an opponent off of you.

[gattigal]

Arthur is a classy guy and takes care of business in the ring.

[MatchMaker215]

hell yea!big fan

[lance_uppercut]

I think abraham's style is pretty interesting. It kinda reminds me of a winky wright who wings crazy hayemakers and doesn't rely on his jab much. Interesting stuff to watch. I was shocked the way he ko'd miranda in their second bout anf he shocked me again last saturday so Abe's fun to watch IMO.

[βetamax]

What do you mean with shoeshining bodywork? I dont know the meaning of shoeshining.

Shoeshining in boxing basically means throwing a throwing a series of left-right punches at the body that usually doesn't really have much effect but helps build points which is why it's more common in the amateurs.

EDIT: oopps...bhopreign pretty much explained it.

Here is real shoeshining and where the term comes from (start at 2:10):

[Tobi.G]

What Oscar would do many times, basically let off rapid shots mainly to the body, meant to rack up points but not being precise with aim or serious intention to hurt your oppoenent, fighting to keep an opponent off of you.

To me, this combinations look verry powerfull

[Thread Stealer]

Not really a big fan of his fighting style, but he has given us some highlight reel KOs.

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[βetamax]

Abe is a cool dude.....he donates his gloves and robes after EVERY fight to raise money for sick children and things like that.....he's a class act in and outta the ring.....I like him....still thinks he's JUST a puncher and NOTHING more......very beatable IMO!!.....but it will take a better than average if not a special fighter to beat him!!.....I like Abe......he likes to KO mofos!!.....thats cool!!

That's cool...between this and his appearance on Fight Camp 360 he seems a good and likable guy. However, like I said, I'm just not a fan of what he does inside the ring.