Dirrell vs Froch

[JakeNDaBox]

I had it 114-113, Dirrell (7 rds to 5, -1 pt deduction) and could actually see the case for giving him one more round.

What I can't see is scoring six, never mind seven, rounds for Froch. Everyone making a case for him has done so based on what they didn't like about Dirrell's performance, not on what Froch was actually able to do about it.

That's the problem I have with making a case for Froch.

From a styles perspective, I wholeheartedly agree with those who say there was no winner in the fight.

[dans]

I had it 114-113, Dirrell (7 rds to 5, -1 pt deduction) and could actually see the case for giving him one more round.

What I can't see is scoring six, never mind seven, rounds for Froch. Everyone making a case for him has done so based on what they didn't like about Dirrell's performance, not on what Froch was actually able to do about it.

That's the problem I have with making a case for Froch.

From a styles perspective, I wholeheartedly agree with those who say there was no winner in the fight.

A draw is fine but when you look at two of the judges having it 115-112, that's ourageous. That means that even if Dirrell had boxed Froch's ears off in the 12th, Froch still would've got the decision.

[Silencers]

116-111 Dirrell.

[rochemback]

115-112 Dirrell.

I could see how it goes 114-113 at best for Froch, but keeping mind the dubious point deduction (don't get me wrond, Dirrell deserved it, but so did Froch for the numerous punches to the back of the head), that was a very lucky win for him.
That was champion- and hometown-bonus both in full effect on the scorecards, in my opinion.

[TheSurgeonMDMPH]

have yet to see a non-biased highly objective post by those who think froch was the victor. go figure!

[LEFTYGUNZZ]

116-111 Dirrell.

I had Dirrell as the winner I didn't score the fight but I saw it that way. Let me say this in light of the decisioand my firend at my hounse Saturday night had it 115-112 for Froch. He said that was going to be the score of the two judges who had Froch ahead. Dirrell needed to press the action more in the later rounds. he was able to back Froch up with his left hand all night he was catching him coming in. Froch was outclassed and too slow to deal with Dirrells speed and boxing skills. Dirrell tried to retaliate on Frichs ruff house tatics but he did it in the wrong way in the corner and it cost him a point. Also he complained too much once he saw he wasn't getting the response from the reff he was expecting he should have answered Froch back with combinations. Not just 1-2 punches but 3-5 punches he had seed and accurate punching. In some cases styles win and lose fights inthis case the style he fought was NOT ging to win hm that fight that night. he evern heard it fromhis corner in the 12th they told him you need to knock him out you are NOT going to get a decision. It seemed he was happy to end the figh ton his feet and get through 12 rounds. HELLO my man you are in a SUPER 6 TOURNEY not fighting a tune up fight for a belt or getting work in the gym. You are fighting the WBC CHAMP ON HIS HOME TURF with thousands of screaming brtis looking for your scalp. You need to KO the dude DUH!!!.....Lefty

[Bushidō]

Did they ever show punch stats? I feel that Dirrell won but it wasn't a robbery

[ИATAS]

Everyone making a case for him has done so based on what they didn't like about Dirrell's performance, not on what Froch was actually able to do about it.

Perfectly said, that's exactly what is going on

[-drebin-]

I had Dirrell winning by about 3 rounds. He was impressive in the sense that he was incredibly evasive and made Froch look foolish. However, it's all good making a guy miss, but Dirrell should have been making him miss and making him pay. He should have been countering Froch all night long. That would have made a much bigger impression on the judges instead of what could be interpreted as 'running.' I assume that the judges scored for Froch's aggression and intent as Dirrell wasn't making Froch pay, just making him miss.

[bluemax]

I'm not a fan of Dirrell, in fact I picked him to lose by decision because of his amateurish style. That been said, he fought exactly the way I thought he would but definitely won the fight. Why anyone is surprised about the hometown decision boggles my mind. Boxing politics have favored champions far more then challengers and because of this Dirrell shoulde have seen the hand writting on the was especially after that bogus point reduction while Froch wrestled the whole fight, even throwing Dirrell to the ground. Froch has almost no chance of winning this tournament. Don't be surprised if Froch has a training injury and has to drop from the tournament.