The reason Andre Dirrell wins Saturday

[dc6112]

AA is a fighter who needs the other fighter to wear down a bit. He baits a fighter into hitting the gloves enough and tire out. When the fighter gets closer in the mid-late rounds, he makes his move.

This has worked on a number of his opponents, go watch past fights and you will see this.

This will not work on Dirrell. Dirrell is not the type of fighter who will engage to the point where he will tire himself out on the outside punching and fall on to the inside range of Abraham. Dirrell, boring as it may be, is a puncher who hits when there is something to hit, and stays at bay when there is nothing to hit. He is quick enough to do this with his opponents. Abraham is too slow to out-quick Dirrell when it comes to this. Dirrell and Abraham will come down to too conservative punchers picking there spots. I believe this will force Abraham to get into the kind of fight with Dirrell where speed and footwork will play a HUGE part in determining the outcome.

Taylor was too willing to engage and his stamina was ****. Miranda was too willing to engage and his defense was ****.

Dirrell is not as willing to engage, can outbox Abraham, his stamina is good and he has a sizable height advantage.

Abraham could always get lucky, but there is a difference between gettin lucky and outwitting your opponent. I will take the guy with the brains in this fight. I think it will matter more.

I could compare this to Ali-Foreman, except Foreman would have a peakaboo defense and throw half as many punches. Too smart, too quick, Andre Dirrell by UD.

Comments/Criticisms always welcome

[The_Demon]

this is a tough fight to call

dirrell has the athleticism and the skillset/style to give abraham hell

that said,froch caught dirrell flush a few times and he is as slow as they come.plus abraham hits like a truck,so who knows

[dc6112]

AA is a fighter who needs the other fighter to wear down a bit. He baits a fighter into hitting the gloves enough and tire out. When the fighter gets closer in the mid-late rounds, he makes his move.

This has worked on a number of his opponents, go watch past fights and you will see this.

This will not work on Dirrell. Dirrell is not the type of fighter who will engage to the point where he will tire himself out on the outside punching and fall on to the inside range of Abraham. Dirrell, boring as it may be, is a puncher who hits when there is something to hit, and stays at bay when there is nothing to hit. He is quick enough to do this with his opponents. Abraham is too slow to out-quick Dirrell when it comes to this. Dirrell and Abraham will come down to too conservative punchers picking there spots. I believe this will force Abraham to get into the kind of fight with Dirrell where speed and footwork will play a HUGE part in determining the outcome.

Taylor was too willing to engage and his stamina was ****. Miranda was too willing to engage and his defense was ****.

Dirrell is not as willing to engage, can outbox Abraham, his stamina is good and he has a sizable height advantage.

Abraham could always get lucky, but there is a difference between gettin lucky and outwitting your opponent. I will take the guy with the brains in this fight. I think it will matter more.

I could compare this to Ali-Foreman, except Foreman would have a peakaboo defense and throw half as many punches. Too smart, too quick, Andre Dirrell by UD.

Comments/Criticisms always welcome

Oh right, almost forgot. This fight is in Dirrell's backyard. Kinda big when you think of the kind of fight this is going to be.

[Clint650]

Abraham's guard will block most of everything, and his chin will hold up. not so certain about how Dirrell responds to Abraham's spurts of aggression. Arthur will have Dirrell against the ropes and in the corner and unluck Froch, will have him hurt and running (not just running)

[dc6112]

Abraham's guard will block most of everything, and his chin will hold up. not so certain about how Dirrell responds to Abraham's spurts of aggression. Arthur will have Dirrell against the ropes and in the corner and unluck Froch, will have him hurt and running (not just running)

Abraham doesn't have the height neutrality that Froch enjoyed during their fight. Dirrell will look much more comfortable staying out of range in this fight.

[Clyde Barrow]

If he wins it's because he lets his hands go and works more than he moves. AA waits for his man to cease throwing before he makes his move. Steady flow of punches can win it for Dirrell if he wills himself to do it.

[RAESAAD]

AA is a fighter who needs the other fighter to wear down a bit. He baits a fighter into hitting the gloves enough and tire out. When the fighter gets closer in the mid-late rounds, he makes his move.

This has worked on a number of his opponents, go watch past fights and you will see this.

This will not work on Dirrell. Dirrell is not the type of fighter who will engage to the point where he will tire himself out on the outside punching and fall on to the inside range of Abraham. Dirrell, boring as it may be, is a puncher who hits when there is something to hit, and stays at bay when there is nothing to hit. He is quick enough to do this with his opponents. Abraham is too slow to out-quick Dirrell when it comes to this. Dirrell and Abraham will come down to too conservative punchers picking there spots. I believe this will force Abraham to get into the kind of fight with Dirrell where speed and footwork will play a HUGE part in determining the outcome.

Taylor was too willing to engage and his stamina was ****. Miranda was too willing to engage and his defense was ****.

Dirrell is not as willing to engage, can outbox Abraham, his stamina is good and he has a sizable height advantage.

Abraham could always get lucky, but there is a difference between gettin lucky and outwitting your opponent. I will take the guy with the brains in this fight. I think it will matter more.

I could compare this to Ali-Foreman, except Foreman would have a peakaboo defense and throw half as many punches. Too smart, too quick, Andre Dirrell by UD.

Comments/Criticisms always welcome

For the most part I agree with your reasons & I certainly agree Dirrell will win Saturday night. He won't run out of gas, he'll use his speed, footwork & ring generalship to out class a vicious as usual Abraham but I think as long as Dirrell can avoid getting caught with the big one/ones he can win this fight......

[dc6112]

If he wins it's because he lets his hands go and works more than he moves. AA waits for his man to cease throwing before he makes his move. Steady flow of punches can win it for Dirrell if he wills himself to do it.

I think he will let his hands go more. His confidence should be up after the Froch fight. He knows he can fight 12 rounds and compete with a world champ. That has to do something for him. He also hurt Froch a few times, which must have helped.

[RAESAAD]

I think he will let his hands go more. His confidence should be up after the Froch fight. He knows he can fight 12 rounds and compete with a world champ. That has to do something for him. He also hurt Froch a few times, which must have helped.

And Froch has an Iron chin.....Arthur is moving up & has been rocked by Miranda at MW so who knows maybe a few solid shots & a great upper cut which Arthur is open for & Dirrell throws well and we have Abraham on his back.....hmmm. it's possible although unlikely. The upper cut will be the key for Dirrell tho if thats going to happen.

[Mr. Anonymous]

For the most part I agree with your reasons & I certainly agree Dirrell will win Saturday night. He won't run out of gas, he'll use his speed, footwork & ring generalship to out class a vicious as usual Abraham but I think as long as Dirrell can avoid getting caught with the big one/ones he can win this fight......

for the most part thats how it is...He has to not get hit with a good shot. how hes gonna do that... i duuno! AA will catch him. If he can take the shot and stay movin...he has a good chance, but hes gonna have to fight as well or may give it away! Good fight to watch...