Will Andre Dirrell become a force 168?

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  • Kobe Bryant
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    Will Andre Dirrell become a force 168?

    Will he? My first thought was that I didn't like him. He had an awful fight to watch on boxing after dark a while ago. He literally didn't engage at all. But since then the rest of his fights have been pretty good. I know he's only 18-0 or something like that. But he has pretty good skill.
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    yeah, i think he knows the stevens fight was a piece of ****.he's been trying to redeem himself and he has.and he will be a force at 168.i think he's the best of the prospects.

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    • the330ballers
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      #3
      yes dirrells very talented. fast as hell. and can fight out of both stances WELL.

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      • robjr
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        #4
        I am a big dirrell fan and have high hopes. time will tell.

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        • dmaclv
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          #5
          Andre Ward will outshine him, as long as Ward's healthy and fightin three times a year Dirrell will be overshadowed.

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          • HandSpeed303
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            #6
            i hope he does. Dirrell has some real skills.

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            • Dynamite Kid
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              #7
              Originally posted by dmaclv
              Andre Ward will outshine him, as long as Ward's healthy and fightin three times a year Dirrell will be overshadowed.
              i think Ward is the better fighter too

              i like Dirrell style but he is a little too open imo

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              • Ch@mpBox@PR
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                I didnt know who he was till his last fight, he really impress me he is very quick and have good power. He just needs to pace himself cause he got a bit gassed. But he made me a fan for sure!!!!!!!!

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                • gridiron
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                  #9
                  Ward was the natural 168-pounder in the amateurs.

                  History tells us he'll have the better chance to succeed at this weight.

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                  • dstew
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                    Dirrell's speed and aggression was impressive in the Oganov fight, but it should be noted that Oganov is a stationary guy who gave up 5" in height to Andre.

                    I think he'll be a force at 168. He needs to learn to pace himself; he was putting everything into every punch against Oganov, even when it became obvious that Oganov had the chin to hang in for a while. But even at this point I can see him giving most of the top guys at 168 a good fight.

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