Comments Thread For: Abraham vs Dirrell: Andre Says Arthur 'Will Be Confused'

[Maidana vs Rios]

I just hope Arthur wears better shorts this time.

[internetworld7]

Im betting money on Dirrell. The odds are too good , and anyone who knows boxing, knows Dirrells chances are very very good.

I have to also agree. If Abraham doesn't win by knockout he doesn't win at all. Andre will be too fast all night for Abraham. This is definitely his first loss in the making.

[harutfromnh]

What a shame that hes doing all this talking. You know he's scared thats why he running his mouth. AA is about to end another career

[nÔÔb_out_king]

I heard Andre said, that he dances like Muhammad Ali and runs like Usain bolt. That’s a fairly accurate assessment.

If he can just score one point I like his chances. The King will never catch him.

[REMOVED SHARK 97]

Dirrell by UD.

I would like to see AA KO Dirrell who has every advantage apart from power & experience in the book.

Took AA 12 rounds to KO a faded Jermain Taylor who landed bunches of punches on AA.

[JGH2008]

Already confused Dirrell?

Already confused Dirrell? Abraham is far more experienced, has shown amazing heart and focus and courage in the ring, has fought better/tougher opponents, is dangerous with both hands at any time in the fight, can take a punch and more! Arthur has class and is not running his mouth, AD is already afraid, that's why he's talking s***. AA will win clearly, but judges will give him a split decision.

[Tobi.G]

Dirrell by UD.

I would like to see AA KO Dirrell who has every advantage apart from power & experience in the book.

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I dont think thats exactly the way it is, Abraham blocked most of Taylors punches. Against Dre he has to be more active though, because you lose rounds even if you block punches when you dont hit back. Direll will be the one who will be confused with Abrahams style, hes much more unexperienced and he never fought a guy with the style like Abraham. And he will be suprised and impressed about Abrahams power, he has never fought somebody close to Abrahams power and i think he will get nervous, i dont think he is calm and mentally strong enough to beat a guy like Abraham. I also think Abraham has better ring generalship and ring intelligence. But it will not be a easy fight for Abraham thats for shure. I cant wait!

[Decypher]

Took AA 12 rounds to KO a faded Jermain Taylor who landed bunches of punches on AA.

But Taylor NEVER really troubled Abraham at all in that time. Taylor gave problems to both Froch and Pavlik which he couldn't do to Abraham. Taylor only ever threatened to outbox Abraham in terms of work-rate maybe.

I agree that it's possible that Abraham could be seriously frustrated in his offense if Dirrell runs away the whole time. But can Dirrell achieve much with hit and run tactics? Abraham will just take it on the gloves.

Also, I would think that Abraham has faster hands and is a better counter-puncher than Carl Froch. So Dirrell may not be able to get out of the way of what comes back...

[Chief2ndzOnly!]

This should actually be a very intresting fight. While AA does have fight changing power, he is a notriously slow starter, which is only an advantage for AD. I've seen some people say that Andre is a "runner" this is very untrue, he boxes off the back foot quite well(which I think will give King Arthur some problems). I think that it is a very strong possibility that Andre pulls out a decision, BUT Abraham is alot sneakier than most people give him credit for, and I've seen him shoot short jabs to give opponents a false sense of range; he's goot alot of little tricks that Andre is going to have to watch for, but if Andre keeps this fight at the end of his jab then it's his fight IMHO.

[damned1974]

But Taylor NEVER really troubled Abraham at all in that time. Taylor gave problems to both Froch and Pavlik which he couldn't do to Abraham. Taylor only ever threatened to outbox Abraham in terms of work-rate maybe.

I agree that it's possible that Abraham could be seriously frustrated in his offense if Dirrell runs away the whole time. But can Dirrell achieve much with hit and run tactics? Abraham will just take it on the gloves.

Also, I would think that Abraham has faster hands and is a better counter-puncher than Carl Froch. So Dirrell may not be able to get out of the way of what comes back...

Taylor gave Froch and Pavlik problems because STYLES make fights.Neither Froch or Pavlik stand in one place with their guard up most of the round.Taylor's jabs kept Abraham at bay and in his defense,but Froch and Pavlik like trading punches.

Dirrell should NOT underestimate Abraham-He stands and covers for a reason...I believe it makes his opponents feel comfortable and kind of lures them in-then he flurries them when they make a mistake, get too relaxed or are open.

Abraham's biggest problem will always be that he WAITS for opportunities instead of CREATING them.He is smarter than most will give him credit for.
I keep thinking that Abraham is going to start off stronger than usual and try upping his workrate a tad.Maybe I am thinking this because I believe this is what he will need to do to win...

It would be a MASSIVE win for Dirrell,and as much as I would like Dirrell to win,something tells me it COULD be too good to be true.If this was purely based on styles that they have shown in the past fights,I would have Dirrell winning....but for some reason I believe Arthur is going to approach Dirrell much differently than he has with other fighters...probably because Dirrell has a much different style than Abraham has fought before. I am sure he will have trained for someone who fights on the outside-we will see...

On the other hand,I know Dirrell has been watching Abraham's fights and looking at his habits and what he does in the ring.Should be good-I think if Dirrell can make it to the final bell-he wins it.