Andre Dirrell....

[Majesty]

Fans of Abraham will say that because they want a way to say that Abraham would have stopped Dirrell sooner or later so that their prediction would have been right so that he needed a bailout.

[Gandalf]

I struggle to believe that it was fake. I mean, why would anyone want to look like such an idiot live on television? I was in hysterics watching it and even now seeing it on You Tube, it cracks me up. I don't think he was acting, it was just a delayed reaction. I do believe that Dirrell was wilting though and getting very tired. Every punch would have been getting harder from then until the end because he was physically done. Abraham did get the knockdown and Dirrell was turning to jelly. I'm convinced that Abraham knocks him out properly next time.

[Conrad]

Abraham knocks him out properly next time.

I agree, they could meet in the semi's and my money's on Abraham. I'm of the opinion he was acting though, for me there was no real power or weight behind the shot and Dirrell took his chance to get a breather..

Everyone goes on and on about how bad it was that Abraham hit him whilst down but this happens all the time in boxing. If Dirrell hadn't reacted the way he did I doubt AA even gets deducted a point.

Take Berto Vs Rodriguez for example, two possible rabbit punches followed by a definite punch whilst down and the commentators don't even mention it. No complaints from Rodriguez so no DQ or penalty for Berto...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asgoXEzdQWE

[ninjaspy3]

Abraham knocks him out properly next time.

I agree, they could meet in the semi's and my money's on Abraham. I'm of the opinion he was acting though, for me there was no real power or weight behind the shot and Dirrell took his chance to get a breather..

Everyone goes on and on about how bad it was that Abraham hit him whilst down but this happens all the time in boxing. If Dirrell hadn't reacted the way he did I doubt AA even gets deducted a point.

Take Berto Vs Rodriguez for example, two possible rabbit punches followed by a definite punch whilst down and the commentators don't even mention it. No complaints from Rodriguez so no DQ or penalty for Berto...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asgoXEzdQWE

The punch while down was neither as clean or has hard as the one that took place in the Dirrell fight. Also there was almost no pause between the hits in the video here so it looks way less intentional as the one Abraham fired off.

Honestly I think everyone who wants to complain about Dirrell's acting is just biased. You all are 100% ready to excuse Abraham but at the same time blame Dirrell. It is nonsense. It is apparent that you were hoping to see Dirrell lose because: A) you dont like him, or B) you like Abraham, or C) both reasons. But it didn't happen so now it's time to complain. That's what is really going on here, but no one will admit it. You guys are also not very good actors.

[Conrad]

Honestly I think everyone who wants to complain about Dirrell's acting is just biased. You all are 100% ready to excuse Abraham but at the same time blame Dirrell. It is nonsense. It is apparent that you were hoping to see Dirrell lose because: A) you dont like him, or B) you like Abraham, or C) both reasons. But it didn't happen so now it's time to complain. That's what is really going on here, but no one will admit it. You guys are also not very good actors.

I have absolutely no affiliation to either fighter and can honestly say wasn't bothered who won. I'm British and have no preference when watching a German and American fight. This whole 'European' thing is strange to me, just bacuase I'm from the same continent as Abraham doesn't mean I support him.

Either way, does anybody honestly believe Abraham gets DQ'd if Dirrell reacts in the same way Rodrigeuz did in the video I posted? i.e does nothing? And the pause you talk about in the Dirrell fight is exagerrated in slo mo, in real time it's not half as bad...

[Hunter]

Dirrell will stop Abraham next time. Andre now knows he can hurt and easily outbox Arthur. Next time Dirrell will sit down on punches and score the KO.

[ninjaspy3]

Honestly I think everyone who wants to complain about Dirrell's acting is just biased. You all are 100% ready to excuse Abraham but at the same time blame Dirrell. It is nonsense. It is apparent that you were hoping to see Dirrell lose because: A) you dont like him, or B) you like Abraham, or C) both reasons. But it didn't happen so now it's time to complain. That's what is really going on here, but no one will admit it. You guys are also not very good actors.

I have absolutely no affiliation to either fighter and can honestly say wasn't bothered who won. I'm British and have no preference when watching a German and American fight. This whole 'European' thing is strange to me, just bacuase I'm from the same continent as Abraham doesn't mean I support him.

Either way, does anybody honestly believe Abraham gets DQ'd if Dirrell reacts in the same way Rodrigeuz did in the video I posted? i.e does nothing? And the pause you talk about in the Dirrell fight is exagerrated in slo mo, in real time it's not half as bad...

Let's get to the root of the situation here.

The question that is to be asked shouldnt really be "Was he acting?"
The question should be "Should the fight have continued after the illegal blow?"

Now look at the facts:

Dirrell was ahead on points and Abraham seemed to be coming on a bit stronger...

Could Dirrell have won? Possibly. Could Abraham have scored a late KO? Possibly. - But we will never know.

After Abraham scored an invalid shot on Dirrell (who is known not to have the toughest chin), had the fight gone on, it is very likely Abraham would have won because Dirrell would have been hurt and no longer "in the game" because of that blow.

Obviously Abraham should not be allowed to win a fight because of the advantage gained from that illegal blow. So, should the fight have been stooped? -YES- Was the fight stopped? -YES- At the time of stoppage, was Dirrell winning?" -YES-

What else do we need to talk about? The fight ended exactly as it should have given the circumstances. Now someone come and prove me wrong.

[ono]

Honestly I think everyone who wants to complain about Dirrell's acting is just biased. You all are 100% ready to excuse Abraham but at the same time blame Dirrell. It is nonsense. It is apparent that you were hoping to see Dirrell lose because: A) you dont like him, or B) you like Abraham, or C) both reasons. But it didn't happen so now it's time to complain. That's what is really going on here, but no one will admit it. You guys are also not very good actors.

I have absolutely no affiliation to either fighter and can honestly say wasn't bothered who won. I'm British and have no preference when watching a German and American fight. This whole 'European' thing is strange to me, just bacuase I'm from the same continent as Abraham doesn't mean I support him.

Either way, does anybody honestly believe Abraham gets DQ'd if Dirrell reacts in the same way Rodrigeuz did in the video I posted? i.e does nothing? And the pause you talk about in the Dirrell fight is exagerrated in slo mo, in real time it's not half as bad...

Let's get to the root of the situation here.

The question that is to be asked shouldnt really be "Was he acting?"
The question should be "Should the fight have continued after the illegal blow?"

Now look at the facts:

Dirrell was ahead on points and Abraham seemed to be coming on a bit stronger...

Could Dirrell have won? Possibly. Could Abraham have scored a late KO? Possibly. - But we will never know.

After Abraham scored an invalid shot on Dirrell (who is known not to have the toughest chin), had the fight gone on, it is very likely Abraham would have won because Dirrell would have been hurt and no longer "in the game" because of that blow.

Obviously Abraham should not be allowed to win a fight because of the advantage gained from that illegal blow. So, should the fight have been stooped? -YES- Was the fight stopped? -YES- At the time of stoppage, was Dirrell winning?" -YES-

What else do we need to talk about? The fight ended exactly as it should have given the circumstances. Now someone come and prove me wrong.

People are talking about whether or not Dirrell was play-acting.

[skel1983]

Honestly I think everyone who wants to complain about Dirrell's acting is just biased. You all are 100% ready to excuse Abraham but at the same time blame Dirrell. It is nonsense. It is apparent that you were hoping to see Dirrell lose because: A) you dont like him, or B) you like Abraham, or C) both reasons. But it didn't happen so now it's time to complain. That's what is really going on here, but no one will admit it. You guys are also not very good actors.

I have absolutely no affiliation to either fighter and can honestly say wasn't bothered who won. I'm British and have no preference when watching a German and American fight. This whole 'European' thing is strange to me, just bacuase I'm from the same continent as Abraham doesn't mean I support him.

Either way, does anybody honestly believe Abraham gets DQ'd if Dirrell reacts in the same way Rodrigeuz did in the video I posted? i.e does nothing? And the pause you talk about in the Dirrell fight is exagerrated in slo mo, in real time it's not half as bad...

Let's get to the root of the situation here.

The question that is to be asked shouldnt really be "Was he acting?"
The question should be "Should the fight have continued after the illegal blow?"

Now look at the facts:

Dirrell was ahead on points and Abraham seemed to be coming on a bit stronger...

Could Dirrell have won? Possibly. Could Abraham have scored a late KO? Possibly. - But we will never know.

After Abraham scored an invalid shot on Dirrell (who is known not to have the toughest chin), had the fight gone on, it is very likely Abraham would have won because Dirrell would have been hurt and no longer "in the game" because of that blow.

Obviously Abraham should not be allowed to win a fight because of the advantage gained from that illegal blow. So, should the fight have been stooped? -YES- Was the fight stopped? -YES- At the time of stoppage, was Dirrell winning?" -YES-

What else do we need to talk about? The fight ended exactly as it should have given the circumstances. Now someone come and prove me wrong.

I think you are in the wrong thread all your points are valid but go have a little look at the thread starters statement he is asking weather you think Dirrell was acting or not .

[ElTerribleMorales]

I struggle to believe that it was fake. I mean, why would anyone want to look like such an idiot live on television? I was in hysterics watching it and even now seeing it on You Tube, it cracks me up. I don't think he was acting, it was just a delayed reaction. I do believe that Dirrell was wilting though and getting very tired. Every punch would have been getting harder from then until the end because he was physically done. Abraham did get the knockdown and Dirrell was turning to jelly. I'm convinced that Abraham knocks him out properly next time.

IMO he gets outboxed even worse then the first time, and if he's too aggressive and desperate he gets KO'd, Dirrell already showed that he had enough power to hurt Abraham, especially in the early rounds