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What are your thoughts? I thought this new episode was a little dry.
Abraham exuded confidence before the fight, same couldn't have been said of Dirrell. But like Sauerland said "This is boxing, anything can happen." And it did.
I also liked the comment made by one of the ladies on Dirrell's side, "This better not turn into some Jermain Taylor ****." (or something along those lines). In my honest opinion, it was leading down that road. I wouldn't be surprised by a late KO, in fact I was expecting it from the beginning. But this is beating a dead horse.
It was nice to get a spectator perspective after the DQ. Everyone on Dirrell's side looked like they wanted Abraham's heart. Abraham did seem shocked later in the locker-room. The man lost for the first time. I believe this loss will only make him stronger. No more turtle defense for the first six rounds.
As for Dirrell, I didn't see any indication that he was faking. He did seem fine only a few hours later, but oh well.
Judging by the boardroom talk after the fight, I think these two meeting again later in the tournament is a possibility, and much will be done to help do that. This is, after all, about money, and a rematch will be very profitable in my opinion. I just hope it doesn't mean fixing fights or otherwise pulling some strings in the background to make this fight happen in stage two.
Kessler's a really likable guy, I'm gonna be rooting for him against Froch.
Abraham exuded confidence before the fight, same couldn't have been said of Dirrell. But like Sauerland said "This is boxing, anything can happen." And it did.
I also liked the comment made by one of the ladies on Dirrell's side, "This better not turn into some Jermain Taylor ****." (or something along those lines). In my honest opinion, it was leading down that road. I wouldn't be surprised by a late KO, in fact I was expecting it from the beginning. But this is beating a dead horse.
It was nice to get a spectator perspective after the DQ. Everyone on Dirrell's side looked like they wanted Abraham's heart. Abraham did seem shocked later in the locker-room. The man lost for the first time. I believe this loss will only make him stronger. No more turtle defense for the first six rounds.
As for Dirrell, I didn't see any indication that he was faking. He did seem fine only a few hours later, but oh well.
Judging by the boardroom talk after the fight, I think these two meeting again later in the tournament is a possibility, and much will be done to help do that. This is, after all, about money, and a rematch will be very profitable in my opinion. I just hope it doesn't mean fixing fights or otherwise pulling some strings in the background to make this fight happen in stage two.
Kessler's a really likable guy, I'm gonna be rooting for him against Froch.
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