Andre Dirrel's interview on Fight Camp 360

[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.