They were real enough to prevent him from fighting his dear friend. That punch from Abraham was a blessing for Dirrell. Not only did it get him a win. But it provided an out from the Ward fight. A fight Ward didn't really seem to want. And a fight Dirrell seemed to be scared to death of. Only problem for Dirrell was it backed him into a corner where he couldn't fight for awhile. He was originally suppose to return in January if I remember correctly. But couldn't. Not that there was anything wrong with him. It's just a good amount of people were saying bullshit to his excuse already. For him to return from this "career threatening" injury in less than a year would pretty much confirm he was bullshitting. So on the sidelines he sits