Did anyone gain respect for Dirrell?

[Sαntα]

I'm confused about him.

On one hand, he has incredible physical attributes,

on the other hand, he approaches the game like a *****.

I wasn't fond of all the holding because of his lack of an inside game. That is clearly his plan. Keep it long range and as soon as it gets close, tie up.

That is not defense.



That is taking away from the fight.

I could see why Froch was frustrated and resorting to the roughhousing. I think he should have got a point taken away just as much as Andres was deserved.

It was a fight and Dirrell was turning it into a hugfest, then crying like Kermit Cintron when Carl would hit him anyways.


Develop an inside fight Dirrell and you won't have to act like a girl when it gets close.

Point was taken away for a headbut Dirrell landed on the break.

[pac oww]

he needs to stop running.

[ThePlugInBabies]

You idiots on this site who have no clue about the sport that we call boxing should stay the **** off of this site. It really apalls me that you can honestly say that direll out boxed Froch but because he didnt fight like Pac or Gatti he doesnt get credit for the win. Believe me the sport is called boxing. There are skills and as soon as a athletic good boxer like Floyd or Direll shows the sweet science of the sport to you idiots it becomes a car wreck. If you want blind rage and out the window with a gameplan attack then go watch MMA. We dont need anymore biased hometown decisions in boxing and we really want to see the real winner rewarded in a way that the will make the loser go back to the drawing board and regroup. I hate to hear Froch really boast now like he really won, when he knows in his heart of hearts that he got a gift decision. This is why the sports is on its decline. Every since Chavez got the gift of a lifetime from Richard Steele to Delahoya gift over Sturm THE SPORT HAS ROBBED US OF THE TRUTH.

great defensive fighters who displayed immense skills and 'the sweet science' like toney, pea and floyd will stand in front of you, sit in the pocket make you miss and make you pay. (ok floyd hasn't done it much at the higher weights) what dirrel did defensively was not skillful, it was not the sweet science. anyone can run away from his opponent then get john ruiz on him when he gets within 3 feet.

[peewee1460]

You idiots on this site who have no clue about the sport that we call boxing should stay the **** off of this site. It really apalls me that you can honestly say that direll out boxed Froch but because he didnt fight like Pac or Gatti he doesnt get credit for the win. Believe me the sport is called boxing. There are skills and as soon as a athletic good boxer like Floyd or Direll shows the sweet science of the sport to you idiots it becomes a car wreck. If you want blind rage and out the window with a gameplan attack then go watch MMA. We dont need anymore biased hometown decisions in boxing and we really want to see the real winner rewarded in a way that the will make the loser go back to the drawing board and regroup. I hate to hear Froch really boast now like he really won, when he knows in his heart of hearts that he got a gift decision. This is why the sports is on its decline. Every since Chavez got the gift of a lifetime from Richard Steele to Delahoya gift over Sturm THE SPORT HAS ROBBED US OF THE TRUTH.

are you being facetious or sarcastic or something like that? no way you're serious about dirrell in that post?

[Sam D. Menace]

great defensive fighters who displayed immense skills and 'the sweet science' like toney, pea and floyd will stand in front of you, sit in the pocket make you miss and make you pay. (ok floyd hasn't done it much at the higher weights) what dirrel did defensively was not skillful, it was not the sweet science. anyone can run away from his opponent then get john ruiz on him when he gets within 3 feet.

anyone can avoid all those punches like dirrell huh?
get in the ring, record it and show me

[IMDAZED]

I did gain respect for Dirrell, he was far more poised than I ever thought he would be. Fought very settled early on and showed heart in spots. But at some points it looked like he didn't have heart - I don't know, very confusing. I'm not sure he's ready for this level of competition but he surprised me yesterday. Hopefully he learns from this experience.

[Vasyl’s dad]

You idiots on this site who have no clue about the sport that we call boxing should stay the **** off of this site. It really apalls me that you can honestly say that direll out boxed Froch but because he didnt fight like Pac or Gatti he doesnt get credit for the win. Believe me the sport is called boxing. There are skills and as soon as a athletic good boxer like Floyd or Direll shows the sweet science of the sport to you idiots it becomes a car wreck. If you want blind rage and out the window with a gameplan attack then go watch MMA. We dont need anymore biased hometown decisions in boxing and we really want to see the real winner rewarded in a way that the will make the loser go back to the drawing board and regroup. I hate to hear Froch really boast now like he really won, when he knows in his heart of hearts that he got a gift decision. This is why the sports is on its decline. Every since Chavez got the gift of a lifetime from Richard Steele to Delahoya gift over Sturm THE SPORT HAS ROBBED US OF THE TRUTH.

I never said that.

[P4P Opinion]

I lost respect. He barely came to box, let alone fight. Stank out the entire fight and deserved to lose a decision on attitude and inactivity alone.

[Crazylegs77]

I know a fair bit of people were expecting him to be KO'ed. But did anyone gain respect for him or even become a fan? I know he didn't fight like Gatti in there (lol), but he showed he can box with Froch. Even if you didn't think he won (which quite a few including myself felt he should have) you have to admit it was a real close fight.

No I was appalled by both Dirrell and Froch.

[Bigchill79]

Opened my eyes on how good he could be. imho