Abraham - Dirrell fight thread

[blegit]

I have Dirrell by UD. But I think this fight will see some excitement because Dirrell does see the opportunities in Abraham's style and he knows he has to take more chances. He will feel Abraham's power but Dirrell will box circles and win most of the rounds. Of course Abraham has the power to stop anybody in the division with one shot. But I stick to Dirrell by UD.

[denilson200]

Dirrell is the type of fighter who could humiliate Abraham and give him a boxing lesson. If he has a game plan, then he needs to keep the fight at range, get real leverage in his punches and punch with bad intentions and he could take out the slow, one paced Abraham. However I don't think this will happen. Abraham is as strong as an OX and I think just the sheer psychological and physical effect of running away from Abraham, that Dirrell will more than likely do will tire him and slow him down and cause Abraham to stop him later on.

[The Fightfan]

I picked Dirrell on this one. I thought AA had alot of problems with Jermain until the later rounds and Dirrell is every bit faster and much slicker than Jermain was. The only thing I am not to sure about is Dirrell's chin. I am still not a believer in his jaw but I think he can box at a safe distance and keep AA from landing those hard blows. UD for Dirrell.

[Fenster]

I dont think you can call a fighter that has explosive bursts "one paced."

The fact Abraham goes 0-60 in 3.5 seconds is what makes him world-class. Without that burst then he'd just be a one-paced plodder.

[GAME]

Good point Fenster

This is what makes the fight so intruging. Half the people are saying Abs by KO the other half saying Dirrel on points. Im split too. Cant wait to see the battle lines drawin. I can even see a lopsided verdict for Dirrel if Abs just cant figure him out , summat like 110-118. From what weve seen though Abs is better than that. Last time he fought in America he shot of the blocks and went straight after Miranda blowing him away early. Im failry certain that Abs can hurt Dirrell but Dirrel cant hurt Abs.

Ill make the final prediction after the weigh in. Cannot wait ! Best match up of the year so far.

For a guy whos scared of getting hit, he must be having nightmares watching Abs Kos like these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg196...eature=related

[ruthless rocco]

haha that video has the most terrible music ever.

[Manuel "Chubby" Medina]

Dirrell wins early rounds due to abraham starting slow.
Abraham pickz it up wearz him dwn bombin the body.
Dirrell is stopped due to punishment TKO.
Abraham has juzz been in tougher fightz Dirrell not even close.
Abraham wins 11 or 12 by TKO.

[markb018]

Jermain could have beaten AA. He was doing ok till he got laid out. Though I still thought Taylor was losing at the point anyway but he was hanging in there. Andre Dirrell will box circles around AA and his stamina won't be an issue like Taylor's. I am going with Dirrell in a wide UD.

Dirrell 10-2 maybe 9-3

[Hunter]

Dirrell is a natural 168 lber and Abraham is a 160 lber....

Dirrell has been fighting his whole career against bigger men......

[amat]

Dirrell is the most athletically gifted guy in the division but I'm not sure that matters so much, there is going to be a test of his fortitude in this fight. Dirrell is so tense in the ring and Abraham is so patient and relaxed, he's an excellent fighter with a punch that should scare Dirrell. I am picking Dirrell purely on loyalties to my country and because I know he has the ability, putting it together against Abraham is different though. It's a close fight, 50/50. Unlike others I can see Abraham winning a decision if he lands a few big shots a round and Dirrell doesn't land through the guard. Dirrell will surely be more active that doesn't mean he's automatically going to be winning those rounds.

If Abraham covers up, doesn't look to exchange and lulls Andre Dirrell into thinking that Abraham has morphed into Victor Oganov then it will be a short night for the Matrix. He has to fight close to a perfect fight while Abraham doesn't.

[ono]

If Dirrell couldn't comprehensively outpoint Froch, he won't do it to Abraham.....at least without some help from the judges.

[Mar]

There should be a "depends on how direll fights" button. If he actually tried direll would have a pretty good chance. But if he doesn't this will be a boring as hell fight and abraham will tag him but it will go the cards for abraham.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Im kinda pumped for this fight.... I have an strange suspicion that something wonderful is about to happen

[Kirkland Laing]

Im kinda pumped for this fight.... I have an strange suspicion that something wonderful is about to happen

I hope you're right. I see Dirrell running spoiling and holding all night and getting a minging hometown decision. I hope Abraham sparks him though.

[tomcy03]

Im kinda pumped for this fight.... I have an strange suspicion that something wonderful is about to happen

I hope you're right. I see Dirrell running spoiling and holding all night and getting a minging hometown decision. I hope Abraham sparks him though.

As above, I see Dirrell staying on the outside as much as possible. He has the speed and skill to give anyone problems but I doubt he'll want to get into a fight especially with AA's knockout power!