Andre Dirrel's interview on Fight Camp 360

[luvfightgame]

Definitely sounded sketchy. Why did they say earlier they weren't fighting unless money was "right".

I don't see anything sketchy about Kessler. He gave a legit reason. He didn't say he was blind. He said his vision was affected. I don't think he had a problem driving. I would expect if he was a baseball player and you can't see pitches as good, or dodge punches. Eye injurys are common for boxers. That's what brough SRL into retirement. Nobody was questioning if he drove??

Dirrell's problem here is the statements about the money, the venue not being made, etc. If the fight was signed and the docs stepped in there would be no controversy.

No one said anything about Jermain Taylor. Actually everyone congratulated him.

[killersheep]

I was one of the original Dirrell believers. I mean I thought something weird happened up there after he got hit. As time goes on though, that position just becomes less and less plausible.

[Rantcatrat]

I was one of the original Dirrell believers. I mean I thought something weird happened up there after he got hit. As time goes on though, that position just becomes less and less plausible.

Good post. It seems strange. How many doctors did the Dirrell's visit before making the decision? Did they consult with Showtime's doctors?

I don't think the cause of Dirrell backing out is that he is too tight with Ward to fight. To me, it seems like Dirrell is coming off of a punishing knockout (even though he won the fight) and a loss. His team probably thought it was dumb to put him in with Ward now and possibly suffer his third set-back in a row. Better to take a year off, regroup, take a couple of tune-ups and then step up the competition. Clearly, however, that violates his contract with Showtime.

[Lance Uppercut]

What Dirrel is doing is equivalent, to when someone at work asks for a day off, and then when their request is rejected, they call out sick. And No one really believes they are sick.

[Gandalf]

What Dirrel is doing is equivalent, to when someone at work asks for a day off, and then when their request is rejected, they call out sick. And No one really believes they are sick.

Yep, I think so too.

Why has it only taken until so recently to come out with this serious neurological problem? If there were such problems then why was he back in training? And likewise, it seemed as though there were other more important issues at hand such as money rather than so called mental issues.

I don't buy it and think Abraham is on the money with this. Just in this case the performance on 360 was extremely transparent.

[Lance Uppercut]

I hope he gets frozen out by showtime and HBO for his cowardice.