As to the fight itself, Abraham presents Dirrell with the toughest challenge of his career by far. Dirrell lost to Froch, but Froch won that fight because of experience and heart. Dirrell lost that fight as much as Froch won.

When Froch fought Taylor, he was down on points going into the 8th round. Whereas, when Abraham fought Taylor, Abraham was winning that one from the first round on. Not that Abraham won every round, but it was clear he was beating Taylor.

Dirrell has the height and reach advantages. Abraham is the tougher, smarter fighter. Like in almost every Abraham fight, the question really is can Dirrell withstand the Abraham onslaught in the later rounds and can he stay away from Abraham's power? Difficult questions to answer.