By Scott Gilfoid: In looking at Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KO’s) and Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13 KO’s) in their recent photos at the media day, the size differences between the two fighters is fairly dramatic. Abraham looks practically teeny standing next to the 6’2” Dirrell and I think there could be some problems for Abraham to land his shots.
What jumped out at me in looking at the photos is not only how short Abraham is as a fighter, but the size of his head compared to Dirrell.
NEW YORK (March 25, 2010) –- The Americans, Andre Ward and Allan Green, give their compatriot, Andre Dirrell, a slight edge to upend unbeaten Arthur Abraham in a Group Stage 2 bout in the Super Six World Boxing Classic this Saturday, March 27, at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on SHOWTIME® (10:30 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
By Scott Gilfoid: Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13 KO’s) is feeling good physically and is ready to go for his March 27th bout next week against unbeaten Arthur Abraham (31-1, 25 KO’s) at the Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit, Michigan. Dirrell, 26, says in an article at the Las Vegas Journal, “I feel great. My back is 100%. Getting hurt may have been a blessing in disguise, because it gave me more time to prepare, and I’ve used it to work on the strategic aspect of the game plan.” Dirrell is facing a pure slugger in 30-year-old Abraham.
By Scott Gilfoid: Blessed with amazing hand speed, size and power, the talented Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13 KO’s) is on the cusp of becoming the next huge star in the boxing world. Dirrell, only 26, takes part in his second fight in the Super Six tournament against knockout artist Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KO’s) on March 27th, at the Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit, Michigan. Dirrell is ready for anything that Abraham will be bringing in that fight, and expects the Armenian German based fighter to be trying to take him apart from the opening bell. In an article at the Las Vegas Sun, Dirrell says “This fight right here is a trademark fight. It will be marked down as one of the biggest fights Michigan has had, and I’m happy to be a part of that.”
By Dennis Broadhurst:
Froch-Kessler: I see this fight coming out with Froch on top through a hard fought decision or very late stoppage. I think Froch will struggle in the early rounds with Kessler but his chin will take him through to dominate the later rounds (9-12). I would not be suprised for Froch to be dropped early on much like against Taylor but then coming back. I don’t think Kessler likes taking a hit (not that anyone does) he will backdown later on when Froch comes on strong with his powerful punches, thinking he will need a knockout to win and may score a stoppage but will have the last round rally he needed. Both men will be great on the night but I see a tight victory for Froch.
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By Scott Gilfoid: In the latest episode of Showtime’s Fight Camp 360, super middleweight Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13 KO’s) had a lot of praise for the power and skills of his March 27th opponent Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KO’s), saying “He [Abraham] lines you up so you can’t move and then brings that right straight down. It’s pretty, Man, and it’s fast. That’s why it’s harder than it looks to escape from, because he’s [Abraham] so explosive. That man is dangerous, period.” I hope Dirrell isn’t giving Abraham too much credit. The guy is good, but he’s not as good as Dirrell is making him out to be.
By Scott Gilfoid: After losing a controversial 12 round unanimous decision to WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch on October 17th, Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13 KO’s) finds himself in a must win situation when he enters the ring for his second fight of the Super Six tournament against Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KO’s) on March 27th at the Agua Caliente Casino, in Rancho Mirage, California. Dirrell probably is the most skilled fighter in the entire super middleweight division, with speed and moves similar to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Scott Gilfoid: Once beaten Andre Dirrel (18-1, 13 KO’s)l is currently rehabilitating his injured back that he hurt while training recently for his March 27th Super Six bout against unbeaten Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KO’s). In an interview at East Side Boxing’s On the Ropes show, the talented Dirrell had this to say: “I don’t believe he [Carl Froch] is going to beat [Mikkel] Kessler. He [Froch] has a better chance against [Arthur] Abraham if you ask me, but I don’t think he’s [Froch] going to beat Kessler. He’s [Kessler] a great boxer. I think Kessler is the better man.”
By Scott Gilfoid: American Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13 KO’s) will be facing former IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KO’s) on March 6th in their stage 2 bout of the Super Six tournament at the Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California. Abraham thus far is leading the Super Six tournament due to his 12th round knockout over Jermain Taylor on October 17th last year. Abraham will now be facing what could be the hardest puncher and the fastest fighter in the Super Six tournament in the 27-year-old Dirrell.
By Scott Gilfoid: Super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13 KO’s) fights former IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KO’s) on March 6th in the stage 2 Super Six tournament fight at the Agua Caliente Casino, in Rancho Mirage, California. Gullible boxing fans have become enamored with Abraham after seeing him knockout Jermain Taylor in the 12th round in their Super Six fight last October 17th.