Interesting -to me, anyway- fight between two young guns....

Next month Curtis Stevens out of Brooklyn, NY wil match up with 2004 U.S. Olympian Andre Dirrell in what I think is a fight that won't get very much notice but one that pits two very very promising former amateurs STARS. Unusual that either of them are taking this fight so early in their careers..... you guys may not know much about either guy but believe me it is rare to see two young guys with skills and potential matching up like this in a fight that probably isnt paying a ton of money an dis not for a title, etc. Good GOOD fight with a VERY GOOD contrast in styles. I did'nt know about this.....yeah sounds like a very good match-up.I have a seen a little of both fighters and have really taken a liking to both the Dirrells.......More so Anthony though rather than Andre.I would like Anthony to stop Stevens while Andre I could see getting stopped by Stevens so we'll see.....Maybe if Stevens beats Andre, Anthony would want to try and avenge the loss for his brother.

Sheika is WAY past his prime. If Jaidon can't beat him, HE needs to retire!

Is that on the same show???

PLUS Jaidon Codrington vs Omar Sheika

I will be there live.

Don't get me wrong it is always great to get two young prospects to fight one another but they both have a long way to go to prove themselves as serious contenders. actually winning this fight makes either guy a contender, the fact of the matter is that this fight is at super middleweight, which is a sorry ass division if there ever was one. there is calzaghe, kessler, and then a bunch of umremarkable guys and young unproven ones. the winner if this fight will probably find himself in the top-15 of at least one of the organizations, and will only be a few well chosen opponents away from a title shot regardless of how you cut it. i say dirrell wins and he can go right into a class with manfredo, beyer, soliman, mundine... he just needs the experience he is a better fighter than any of the above mentioned

I agree that its good news that they are making this fight happen but really neither one of these guys has proven anything as a pro yet. One of the guys gets hype mainly because of where he is from and the other guy gets hype mainly for his amateur career, thats why they are getting pretty good money and HBO television for this fight. Don't get me wrong it is always great to get two young prospects to fight one another but they both have a long way to go to prove themselves as serious contenders.

This is going to be a good fight & I'm surprised that both camps have decided to put their fighters in against each other at this stage in their careers. They should be commended for doing this like Miranda & Pavlik.

Also, the fight is on HBO I just found out...same card as Malignaggi- N' Dou

Trust me , Andre knows what he is up against with Curtis

I haven't watched Dirrell in a year or so, but I hope he has changed up his style a bit. He always seemed like he was only trying hard enough to get through the night and move on. Hopefully he is more serious now because he's got a ton of potential.

Curtis avenged his loss, though and like I say he is a GOOD hitter and has a ton of tenacity. Andre can really box, though. Great contrast here.

When the other 'Chin Checker' stepped up his competition it did not go too well for him. And unlike Codrington, Stevens has actually lost to one his over-matched opponents. I'd bet on Dirrell myself.

awesome news, lets go flint town!

yea i noticed this fight too. I think its an HBO BAD undercard or something. Anyway, i think it'll be a great fight. I like both guys, but direll just seems to be on his way to superstardom, and a guy like curtis stevens, who will be a very good fighter later in his career, just won match up.

Next month Curtis Stevens out of Brooklyn, NY wil match up with 2004 U.S. Olympian Andre Dirrell in what I think is a fight that won't get very much notice but one that pits two very very promising former amateurs STARS. Unusual that either of them are taking this fight so early in their careers..... you guys may not know much about either guy but believe me it is rare to see two young guys with skills and potential matching up like this in a fight that probably isnt paying a ton of money an dis not for a title, etc. Good GOOD fight with a VERY GOOD contrast in styles. I think Andre Dirresl has got this

I've seen Curtis fight before. He's a short super middleweight but he's built like a tank