F that shit about Dirrell vs Curtis Stevens

[blegit]

It is his 11th pro fight, he's 23, and he's fighting a dangerous guy who he completely dominates, he uses intelligent footwork and far less than I've seen Leonard, Ali, Nunn use in many fights. His distance was a bit off which he has correct by getting just a little bit closer, but wow I've never seen HBO be so hating of such obvious talent. I'm not saying he will win for sure against Froch who is really underestimated, but I see Dirrell as a big favorite, and I believe he is unorthodox in a good way, like Whitaker or RJJ. Even though he doesn't follow the rules, the ground work has already been laid down, he isn't a Naseem Hamed, he has the technical skills, but his athleticism allows him step outside what is normally an intelligent way for slower guys to fight.

You're right Taeth. Dirrell is much further along then he given credit for. Froch is one tough cookie but I will not be surprised if Dirrell outboxes him. Dirrell has some very freaky athleticism coupled with great speed.

[El Kabong]

Dirrell is a quality fighter but what he did vs Stevens makes me question how the guy handles pressure because let's say Froch DOES cut off the ring...what is going to happen?

I hope Andre wins, I have a feeling he will as Froch was easily outboxed by Taylor and Dirrell is #1 a natural super middleweight #2 he has great handspeed #3 he seems to have more power than Taylor or is more effective with it

[JT Rock]

havent seen the fight, judging by what you are all saying I will gladly pass on it I did see the Hanshaw fight and was amazed how cleanly he got clipped by Tony when pressured, he was hurt 2x in the 1st round. I'm not sold on Froch yet and unfortunately a win against Dirrell wont change my feeling, that being said Froch is a plodder and was being Clowned by Taylor until Jermain slowed down, Andre has incendiary handspeed and some pop, if he can move and not lose steam he should easily box circles around Froch.. if Carl catches him though Direll will be tits up counting ceiling tiles for a while...

Thats the beauty about Saturday, IMO there is no clear cut winner of either fight

[skel1983]

On another note which of the two fights will be first on saturday??

[JT Rock]

On another note which of the two fights will be first on saturday??

Good Question... I believe its AA/JT

[Fenster]

On another note which of the two fights will be first on saturday??

Good Question... I believe its AA/JT

Yes

Froch-Dirrell is 2am Brit time

[JonnyFolds]

I am really excited for this weekend. I think Dirrell has not really shown how much punishment he can take. One the other hand I haven't seen him corral a bull like Froch. I don't think anyone outside of his trainers knows if he's going to have to dig deep or stay on his toes and outpoint the seemingly less talented Froch.

I am picking Froch TKO10. Dirrel crumbles like a cookie under the pressure after some shoe shine in the earlier rounds.