Comments on: Abraham vs. Dirrell: Andre should beat Arthur

By: Gilad

Gilad — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:34:38 +0000

Excellent analysis the writer of the article made. It just turned out as he predicted. If Abraham would not have taken a shot at Dirrell when the latter was alredy on the ground,
the former would have won. Dirrell used what I call “épée fencing technique” and was leading by points. Abraham was waiting for the decisive punch. But there was one punch too many when Dirrell was on the ground. A re-match would furnish the answer who is really the better of them.

By: Andrew W.

Andrew W. — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:48:28 +0000

Arthur is just too clever and strong for Dirrell. I feel Dirrell will get knocked out in the mid to late rounds. Dirrells only chance of winning this fight is if he can some how manage to stay on his feet for 12 rounds and it goes to the cards. Then he will probably get the decision. I think this fight will be similar to the Edison Miranda fight. Dirrell will get “counter banged” badly by Arthur. I have been to nearly all of AA’s fights as I live in Germany and the Taylor fight was fantastic. Not just because Arthur won but because of there different styles. I have great respect for Jermain Taylor. Taylor boxed very very well and was still down on the cards at the time of the KO. Arthur picks his shots extremely well and is very patient. Jermain Taylor is a very talented boxer and it is sad that he is no longer in the tournament. Arthur Abraham is a very hard, strong and clever boxer with a tremendous will to win and he has the best chance to win this tournament.

By: Golden Boy

Golden Boy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:37:23 +0000

King Arthur will KO the s*** out of Andre “the squirrel” Dirrell.
who’s next for the king?

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:31:45 +0000

I like both Dirrel and Arthur Abraham..
but I think Arthur Abraham will win late rounds..
does anyone know when exactly the fight will happen?
thanks in advance

By: Hshndh

Hshndh — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:27:54 +0000

It’s seems that going toe-to-toe with Abraham would be a bad move on Dirrell’s part but if he can get in and back out quickly he might be able to have aa pretty battered by the final three or four rounds. I think in the final rounds of the Froch fight we saw what Dirrell is capable of when he puts some aggression behind his natural talent and speed/quickness, hopefully he learns and matures throughout the tourney and we can see some more of that.

By: Barry Moskowitz

Barry Moskowitz — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:45:19 +0000

May I suggest that just as you have acknowledged your error in originally stating that Dirrell took Froch to school, you have failed to acknowledge Abraham’s experience advantage, ferocious will and surprising hand speed both from the outside and inside. His quick hand speed against Taylor and Miranda illustrate why his knockouts come so abruptly. If Dirrell goes toe-to-toe and/or fights too much of an inside fight, he will be knocked out!

By: Muzza

Muzza — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:45:43 +0000

Dirrells got Talent he just needs to put some balls behind it if he wants to be successful in this tournament. He can win this fight probably on points if he mans up. AA will bring balls a plenty to this one on the other hand.

By: smack

smack — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:59:35 +0000

and jordan is making a comeback

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:14:00 +0000

good article,well written…but dirrell felt froch’s power for sure and didnt like it, but boy can he box,i just hope dirrell does more in this fight and uses all the talent he has and he will make aa look silly

By: Hayemaker

Hayemaker — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:27:58 +0000

Excellent article – good work, Sir! However, I think that the power of King Arthur will still shine through.

By: simon19287

simon19287 — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:17:34 +0000

Although i had Carl Froch winning by 1 round agaisnt Dirrel i was very impressed by the american he showed great hand speed and foot speed and if the fight was in america it may have gone Andre’s way, i can really see Dirrel winning a wide desion agaisnt the King and possible even a shut out ?

By: Thomas-yorkboxer

Thomas-yorkboxer — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:13:55 +0000

brilliant read mate agree with you totaly

By: tony

tony — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:41:25 +0000

first of all, arthur abraham has an iron chin. he is never going to get hurt seriously in this fight. plus dirrell doesn’t have power. so to think AA could lose to dirrell seems funny to me. Anre dirrell doesnt even have a chance. watch and u will see.

By: Andrew Evans

Andrew Evans — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:54:33 +0000

I don’t think you can say if, because maybe if Dirrel had been braver he might have got knocked out. Froch said he felt very fragile on the inside. Sounds like he gave him a medical.

By: JD

JD — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:58:12 +0000

AA will [probably] respond to increased aggression from Dirrell by increasing his output. When he fought Taylor he was ahead on all the cards at the time of the stoppage, and was fighting like he knew it. To me it seems like just a matter of time before AA closes the gap and starts to do damage, at which time Dirrell will either start to run, again, or stand his ground and get KO’ed.