Will Dirrell and Ward steal the show?

[Clegg]

I think the main issue with them (especially Dirrell) is how they will do when the going gets tough. Even though Miranda didn't give Ward much to worry about, I think that fight will have made him more prepared for a big fight.

The other 4 guys have all had more experience. Froch and Taylor have been knocked down, AA's had a broken jaw, Taylor and Kessler have lost, and so perhaps know their own flaws well, whereas the Andres have not had any of those experiences.

I would be surprised if both of them managed to steal the show, simply because how common it is for prospects to look like the next big thing against C level opposition, but to come up short when they step it up.

[BattlingNelson]

I thought you were referring to the matchups I listed.

In any case, I'm not expecting either of them to come out on top. I was just raising the possibility, as I see each guy as a little bit of a wild card.

And rightly so. Anyone can win this tournament IMO. That's one of the things that makes it such a great idea.

[BetterCallSaul]

Dirrell and Ward haven't faced top opposition in their careers yet. I woudn't be surprised if they both get beaten pretty comprehensively.

Dirrells last fight - Derrick Findley - Potential next fight - Carl Froch

Wards last fight - Miranda - Potential next fight - Mikkel Kessler

The step up is huge, especially for Dirrell. At least Ward has a semi-decent win over the very average Miranda.

[Drunken Cat]

Dirrell and Ward haven't faced top opposition in their careers yet. I woudn't be surprised if they both get beaten pretty comprehensively.

Dirrells last fight - Derrick Findley - Potential next fight - Carl Froch

Wards last fight - Miranda - Potential next fight - Mikkel Kessler

The step up is huge, especially for Dirrell. At least Ward has a semi-decent win over the very average Miranda.

That's an interesting perspective, however I tend to get the impression that Ward has a tougher math-up with Kessler than Dirrell does with Froch. Stylisticlly, I think Dirrel has a very good chance of victory.

[The_Demon]

even though froch isnt very good dirrell lacks the big fight expierience to beat him
if the true kessler shows up ward gets ko'd

[Bhopreign]

even though froch isnt very good dirrell lacks the big fight expierience to beat him
if the true kessler shows up ward gets ko'd

Only way Kessler beats Ward is if he knocks him out, he's too stationary.

[The_Demon]

Only way Kessler beats Ward is if he knocks him out, he's too stationary.

i like both guys think ward will be a great fighter in years to come but right now kessler has the power and expierience to deal with a guy like ward,just my opinion though

[#1Assassin]

i thought everybody was gon fight everybody..hmm.. that changes things.

i think both of em win their first fights, not sure about froch-ward though. in the second round dirrell beats taylor and ward gets knocked the hell out by abraham. last fight beween themselfs could go eighter way.

[slicksouthpaw16]

I actually don't see Dirrell beating Froch. He has the talent to do it, but he hasn't fought anyone on that level yet and has not had to face adversity. Froch has wins over a current light heavyweight champion and a former undisputed middleweight champion so hes proven himself. What if Dirrell puts out all of his energy early( because he fights extremely tense and that can zap energy) and Froch is still bringing the fight to him late?

[Deja_Vous]

Both lose right off the bat.

Keep hating and hoping lil mexican.