Not much talk on Abraham v Dirrell 6th March

[Fenster]

No way Abraham gets the decision in the States, especially considering the next round is Dirrell-Ward. No promoter or Showtime want to sell an all-American fight with one coming off two losses.

Hopefully Abraham gets the KO (he'll need it). The thought of amat crying is very satisfying.

I disagree. Ward-Dirrell was never a big fight; it is probably the smallest money fight of every possible match-up in the Super Six and this is the case whether or not Dirrell wins his fight against Abraham. I certainly agree that Dirrell winning makes the fight with Ward more intriguing especially if Ward loses against Green because they'll be fighting for a spot in the next round, but I, like you, am a big boxing fan. The truth is Abraham is a bigger figure in boxing on a global scale than Dirrell is by a long shot. Abraham is a growing commodity after his destruction of Miranda and Taylor on American television. Moreover, the crowd will be predominantly Armenian, pro-Abraham crowd because Darchinyan is fighting on the same card and it is only an hour away from the biggest population of Armenians outside of Yerevan. Add to all this that Dirrell has almost no fan base at all and I think a credible argument exists that it is in Showtime's interest for Abraham to continue to win.

That's some good research you've done there.

Vic is arguably top of the bill. And he's obviously no big star. How many seats does this joint have? I bet it's not more than 2500.

Dirrell is beyond a nobody. He makes Frochy look like Floyd.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Is the fight in L.A?

[skel1983]

Is the fight in L.A?

Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California.

[Kirkland Laing]

I'm still undecided on this one. I think Dirrell will run all night again and get a decision but I might just go for an Abraham KO even though I don't think he'll get near him. I expect to spend twelve frustrating rounds hoping for Abraham to catch him.

[Rantcatrat]

No way Abraham gets the decision in the States, especially considering the next round is Dirrell-Ward. No promoter or Showtime want to sell an all-American fight with one coming off two losses.

Hopefully Abraham gets the KO (he'll need it). The thought of amat crying is very satisfying.

I disagree. Ward-Dirrell was never a big fight; it is probably the smallest money fight of every possible match-up in the Super Six and this is the case whether or not Dirrell wins his fight against Abraham. I certainly agree that Dirrell winning makes the fight with Ward more intriguing especially if Ward loses against Green because they'll be fighting for a spot in the next round, but I, like you, am a big boxing fan. The truth is Abraham is a bigger figure in boxing on a global scale than Dirrell is by a long shot. Abraham is a growing commodity after his destruction of Miranda and Taylor on American television. Moreover, the crowd will be predominantly Armenian, pro-Abraham crowd because Darchinyan is fighting on the same card and it is only an hour away from the biggest population of Armenians outside of Yerevan. Add to all this that Dirrell has almost no fan base at all and I think a credible argument exists that it is in Showtime's interest for Abraham to continue to win.

That's some good research you've done there.

Vic is arguably top of the bill. And he's obviously no big star. How many seats does this joint have? I bet it's not more than 2500.

Dirrell is beyond a nobody. He makes Frochy look like Floyd.

I didn't do any research. Growing up in LA, you can't help but know that there is a big Armenian population in Glendale and they come out to support Darchinyan. Abraham isn't as well-known. It is a small venue. Good for this event. I bet it will be a fun card to see.

You forgot to respond to my opinion that it is as much in Showtime's interest for Abraham to win as Dirrell because of his growing fan base. Couple that with the fact that the crowd will be pro-Abraham, he has just as good of a chance at getting the decision as Dirrell.

[Fenster]

I disagree. Ward-Dirrell was never a big fight; it is probably the smallest money fight of every possible match-up in the Super Six and this is the case whether or not Dirrell wins his fight against Abraham. I certainly agree that Dirrell winning makes the fight with Ward more intriguing especially if Ward loses against Green because they'll be fighting for a spot in the next round, but I, like you, am a big boxing fan. The truth is Abraham is a bigger figure in boxing on a global scale than Dirrell is by a long shot. Abraham is a growing commodity after his destruction of Miranda and Taylor on American television. Moreover, the crowd will be predominantly Armenian, pro-Abraham crowd because Darchinyan is fighting on the same card and it is only an hour away from the biggest population of Armenians outside of Yerevan. Add to all this that Dirrell has almost no fan base at all and I think a credible argument exists that it is in Showtime's interest for Abraham to continue to win.

That's some good research you've done there.

Vic is arguably top of the bill. And he's obviously no big star. How many seats does this joint have? I bet it's not more than 2500.

Dirrell is beyond a nobody. He makes Frochy look like Floyd.

I didn't do any research. Growing up in LA, you can't help but know that there is a big Armenian population in Glendale and they come out to support Darchinyan. Abraham isn't as well-known. It is a small venue. Good for this event. I bet it will be a fun card to see.

You forgot to respond to my opinion that it is as much in Showtime's interest for Abraham to win as Dirrell because of his growing fan base. Couple that with the fact that the crowd will be pro-Abraham, he has just as good of a chance at getting the decision as Dirrell.

You need to lighten up man.. the "research" comment wasn't an insult, i was giving you credit for pointing out it was a strongly populated Armenian area - hence Vic on the bill and the obvious connection to AA.

And to make things clear.. My comments about "Showtime bias" or "hometown decisions" are purely tongue-in-cheek. A backlash against all the fools that claim all promotions, officials, judges and Refs outside of America are incompetent/corrupt. That cry robbery everytime a close fight goes against them.

[ICB]

Im not really interested in this fight, because i don't really like either boxer. I find Andre Dirrell pretty boring, and i hate Arthur Abraham's style. The way he defends for 2:30 of the round, then just explodes with wild amateurish punches. And i think it will be a defensive stinker of a fight aswell, i don't really care who wins.

[MMASUX]

I think Dirrell is going to win this fight. As long as he doesn't hold and run, like he did against Froch, he has a very good chance to win this fight. I completely forgot this was just around the corner.

[Master]

Dirrell should win this but he will be fighting in Germany and Abraham will fight is spurts in the end of rounds and nick it.

[skel1983]

Dirrell should win this but he will be fighting in Germany and Abraham will fight is spurts in the end of rounds and nick it.

It's in California mate, add to that Abraham can be lazy and also the fact Dirrell was seen as robbed by many in his last fight, I feel the judges will give the close rounds to Dirrell.

[Rantcatrat]

Im not really interested in this fight, because i don't really like either boxer. I find Andre Dirrell pretty boring, and i hate Arthur Abraham's style. The way he defends for 2:30 of the round, then just explodes with wild amateurish punches. And i think it will be a defensive stinker of a fight aswell, i don't really care who wins.

I like Abraham because he gets into wars, but I see your point on the tight D for the first 2:00 minutes and then the explosion at the end of the round. An Abraham fight can be fun to watch depending on the style of his opponent. For example, I for one, think a fight with Froch would be an entertaining scrap.

I agree with your opinion on Dirrell at least from what I've seen.

[eagleskins]

How anyone picking Direll is beyond me. The guy is going to get destroyed. Abe with a KO late, after Direll runs the entire fight.

[markb018]

Just heard news that the fight is being canceled for the March 6th date. It was on through the ropes and it was said he had sources at fightnews.com that have also heard this...bummer

Due to an injury