Froch vows to knock out Dirrel

[OumaFan]

Dirrell's the fastest guy in boxing north of 147 probably and he's got some skills but he can look a bit harried under pressure and I'm not totally sure about his stamina or chin. I've said this before, bit of a broken record, but I'm not sure what will happen, I could see Dirrell actually dominate Froch, I could see him have a good start but fade and get KO'd or maybe he just totally isn't ready for this kind of stage mentally.

[Master]

Never seen Dirrell but hope Carl does a number on him. He does sound like he will Carl nightmares early on but hopefully Froch will catch him and not leave it so late like he did with Taylor.

[WelshDevilRob]

I thought Dirrell had an excellent chance in this fight based on his showing against Oganov.

But having seen his fights with Rocha, Stevens and Hanshaw the man has serious chin concerns. I think it will be an early night for Dirrell.

If Dirrell has the chin to match his handspeed then we have a superstar on our hands. I just don't like how he handles pressure. (From lesser fighters than Froch)

[No Contest]

Dirrell has looked great ever since the Stevens fight, which was an absolute stinkout borefest. I disagree with you welsh, evertime I have seen him catch a good shot he responds or ties up right away which is good, shows he has his wits. He has stopped everyone since Stevens, who is a pretty strong puncher.

[amat]

Froch doesn't even apply smart pressure he doesn't really pressure you with his feet and give you a small target he does almost the opposite. I initially thought along the same lines as OumaFan, with Froch being this ignorant he has no idea what is going to hit him here. Dirrell has the type of athleticism that usually gets guys to the NBA or NFL, he is of a different class Froch should enjoy the ride now he is in for a very rude awakening.

[AdamGB]

From what I saw of Ognav - he was five foot 6 'tall' and was constantly off balance.

Not the toughest to look good infront of...

Yes he's pretty 'athletic'... but that's not the be all and end all in boxing. Who cares if he's suited for the NBA? lol... he has to be suited for boxing and no doubt he's got talent and potential at this stage in his career, considering what he's done so far and what I've seen of him - he's going to have a hard time standing infront of Froch for 12 rounds.

[Rantcatrat]

From what I saw of Ognav - he was five foot 6 'tall' and was constantly off balance.

Not the toughest to look good infront of...

Yes he's pretty 'athletic'... but that's not the be all and end all in boxing. Who cares if he's suited for the NBA? lol... he has to be suited for boxing and no doubt he's got talent and potential at this stage in his career, considering what he's done so far and what I've seen of him - he's going to have a hard time standing infront of Froch for 12 rounds.

I agree completely. It is a different skill set. You don't need a chin and toughness in the NBA and you don't need height in boxing. The NBA is a game; boxing is a war.

I like Dirrell in this fight, but he is going into the snake pit. Dirrell needs to stay outside, pot shot, and win rounds. He'll be in trouble if he decides to trade with Carl and he'll be in trouble if his stamina fades. Has Dirrell ever fought for twelve rounds?

[HattonTheHammer]

Froch doesn't even apply smart pressure he doesn't really pressure you with his feet and give you a small target he does almost the opposite. I initially thought along the same lines as OumaFan, with Froch being this ignorant he has no idea what is going to hit him here. Dirrell has the type of athleticism that usually gets guys to the NBA or NFL, he is of a different class Froch should enjoy the ride now he is in for a very rude awakening.

Your a moron

taylor/pascal had all the attributes of these supposed NBA type fighters yet they both got outclassed by froch

Taylor is a far better fighter than dirrell can ever hope to be and if you seriously wanna believe that an espn guy fighting bums can jump up 3-4 levels and beat the tournament favourite then your as thick as i thought you were!!

[Fenster]

Froch doesn't even apply smart pressure he doesn't really pressure you with his feet and give you a small target he does almost the opposite. I initially thought along the same lines as OumaFan, with Froch being this ignorant he has no idea what is going to hit him here. Dirrell has the type of athleticism that usually gets guys to the NBA or NFL, he is of a different class Froch should enjoy the ride now he is in for a very rude awakening.

Your a moron

taylor/pascal had all the attributes of these supposed NBA type fighters yet they both got outclassed by froch

Taylor is a far better fighter than dirrell can ever hope to be and if you seriously wanna believe that an espn guy fighting bums can jump up 3-4 levels and beat the tournament favourite then your as thick as i thought you were!!

He's not fighting Kessler.

[amat]

I'm just pointing out his athleticism, it's amazing and that type of athleticism can't be ignored especially against someone with as many holes as Froch. Also he did go 10 rounds once against Curtis Stevens (watch it if you dare.) It was the farthest thing from gutsy but the reputation of Stevens preceded him, he was one of the most ferocious amateurs in the country in his day and he wanted to make it knockdown and dragout action so Dirrell stayed outside...the whole 10 rounds. He could just as easily (easier probably) do the same things to Froch but no chance he is that passive for 12 rounds against Froch. But he can do it and he can win on pure foot and handspeed alone imo.

[levi#1BoxingFan]

Doesn't everyone vow to knock their opponet out?

[No Contest]

I was checking out fightnews, and there was a article with Froch calling Dirrell gaunt. Froch needs to look in a mirror once in awhile. He is saying Direll's face looks sucked in.....but the pictures are exactly opposite, dirrell looks fine and Froch's cheekbones are sticking out and his eyes are sucked in.

[Majesty]

I was checking out fightnews, and there was a article with Froch calling Dirrell gaunt. Froch needs to look in a mirror once in awhile. He is saying Direll's face looks sucked in.....but the pictures are exactly opposite, dirrell looks fine and Froch's cheekbones are sticking out and his eyes are sucked in.

Maybe his vision is impaired too?

[JazMerkin]

I was checking out fightnews, and there was a article with Froch calling Dirrell gaunt. Froch needs to look in a mirror once in awhile. He is saying Direll's face looks sucked in.....but the pictures are exactly opposite, dirrell looks fine and Froch's cheekbones are sticking out and his eyes are sucked in.

Froch has a bit of a thing for being a pot calling a kettle black. He was saying Dirrell was a gobby prick who should realize that you have to earn the right to talk shiit about fighters who've achieved more than you. All I could think was 'Joe Calzaghe'? It's also quite funny considering how much shit Froch has been saying about Dirrell in the build-up, whilst Dirrell has been fairly laid-back by comparison.

[Kirkland Laing]

I was checking out fightnews, and there was a article with Froch calling Dirrell gaunt. Froch needs to look in a mirror once in awhile. He is saying Direll's face looks sucked in.....but the pictures are exactly opposite, dirrell looks fine and Froch's cheekbones are sticking out and his eyes are sucked in.

Froch has a bit of a thing for being a pot calling a kettle black. He was saying Dirrell was a gobby prick who should realize that you have to earn the right to talk shiit about fighters who've achieved more than you. All I could think was 'Joe Calzaghe'? It's also quite funny considering how much shit Froch has been saying about Dirrell in the build-up, whilst Dirrell has been fairly laid-back by comparison.

Froch is borderline delusional in a lot of interviews. I remember reading one a while ago where he said he can easily continue boxing for another five years because he doesn't take many punches in fights.