Froch vs Dirrell

[Fenster]

Calzaghe's speed was his greatest attribute. He might not be the fastest ever (well he's clearly not) but for his size he is way faster than most.

Earlier in his career, before his hands went to shit, he hit a lot harder.

Watch this -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ge2o...eature=related

[OumaFan]

Calzaghe was very fast, a great athlete. Speed and great natural energy and stamina.

I kind of see it like Kirkland. This is a very hard fight to get a read on for me. I think there are a number of different possible scenarios and outcomes.

One, Dirrell builds up a lead early cause of his immense natural gifts but falls apart under the pressure and either drops the decision because of getting swept late or gets stopped. Dirrell has some wow factor about him but I've seen him be clearly bothered by pressure from lesser guys than Froch, whether he holds up mentally under the pressure, whether he can hold up stamina wise is the question, and he may not have the greatest chin.

Or he could build up a lead and hold on late to take a close decision.

Or, and I'm not picking this but I don't think its out of the realm, he could dominate. There's nobody in this tournament with the physical gifts of Dirrell, speed and he can punch at times, he's an explosive guy and he might find Froch hard to miss and could stop him. I know Froch has a good chin but he could be getting tagged repeatedly by fast punches that he doesn't see coming and Dirrell does have some power, he's not Andre Ward.

[Fenster]

I'm picking Dirrell to win this because (i'll be cheering for Froch)

A) He has a serious skill and speed advantage to my eye

and

B) I've always backed against Froch his whole career

I wont be surprised in the slightest though if Froch's toughness, bollocks and heart break Dirrell.

Good fight.

[killersheep]

I'm going with Dirrell to play it super safe and avoid the slugouts that Froch got Pascal in. If he does that I don't think Froch has the footspeed to catch Dirrell at all.

Dirrell UD

[DaxxKahn]

Hard one to call but I think in the end after losing some early rounds Froch will manage to turn this into a brawl and Dirrell will not fare so well....I give Froch the SD

[El Kabong]

Dirrell may be young he may be inexperienced but he's fresher than Taylor, faster than Taylor, and bigger than Taylor, not to mention he switches up southpaw to orthodox very easily and with great results so far.

Sure I would have liked Dirrell to have a fight against someone like Edison Miranda or Sakio Bika and then I would be more sure about his success vs Froch, but I feel that IF Dirrell can get in rhythm then Froch is in for a very long night, the handspeed and athletisim of Dirrell will be too much for Froch.

[awdleyfuturehalloffamer]

Froch gets stonger in later rounds, so that could be a really big factor.

[The Fightfan]

I think the real question is Does Dirrell have power with those quick hands and can he take a good shot from a champion. We all know Dirrell has speed but does he close those fists in an effort to hurt someone or does he do it just to make the crowd go oooh and aahh.Can he take a shot from a legitimate champion? I think he can and he will win a UD.

[Gandalf]

I don't really see any connection in how Froch and Calzaghe fight tbh. Calzaghe had supernatural stamina, threw punches in bunches and had quality handspeed and footwork. Leave him alone dammit!

As for Froch against Dirrel. Well, I don't know really. I would like Froch to win, but I do worry about his limitations. He really isn't all that good skill wise. Taylor had him until he gassed and like someone mentioned earlier, Dirrell is younger and fresher and very fast. Maybe Froch can land hard and take away Dirrell's will but it's a big what if. I'm on the fence for this one.