Is Dirrell vs. Ward worth watching?

[Zarco]

Dirrell does not necessarily have to win to get into the semi's, it all depends on how the other fights play out.

[Silencers]

It'll be more of a purist's fight so if you enjoy that type of fight, you should definitely watch it. Froch-Abraham has much more potential of being a war.

[Fox McCloud]

Dirrell does not necessarily have to win to get into the semi's, it all depends on how the other fights play out.

He's pretty ****ed if he doesn't win...

Abraham/Froch winner clears over him.

Ward clears over him.

Kessler is going to beat terrible ass Green, so...

That leaves the loser of Froch/Abraham to get in over Dirrell because Froch has the head to head tiebreaker and Abraham has the extra point because of the knockout.

DOESN'T look good.

[Shadows]

I don't know about this fight. Both guys seem to be good friends and i'm interested in seeing how they approach this fight. For some reason, I see Ward not taking this fight as serious as the others because he already has a spot secured in the semi-finals and Dirrell knows he has to win this fight to get a spot in the semi finals. What if Ward just lets him win so their is another American in the semis? lol I see it being a pretty boring fight with no one taking a stand except for Dirrell for the most part and see him taking a split decision. What do yous think?

Dirrell would secure a spot with a win, but I believe he'd get in with a draw, if certain results go his way.

[tyger]

I generally would give the boxing edge to Ward but first I would look at his record and see his experiance with southpaws before I would make any bets.

[-Kev-]

Both guys are professionals. If you see cautious posing, it's because both guys are incredibly quick with their feet and hands and don't want to make a mistake and get caught since both are..."chinny"

Come fight night, friendship is out the door, they have a job to do. They can be friends after the fight.

How many times have they been knocked down combined?

Has Ward ever even been hurt?

[Fox McCloud]

How many times have they been knocked down combined?

Has Ward ever even been hurt?

Darnell Boone put Ward down.

Alfonso Rocha put Dirrell down.

2 times total.

Both have probably improved a lot.

[King Koopa]

Darnell Boone put Ward down.

Alfonso Rocha put Dirrell down.

2 times total.

Both have probably improved a lot.

Yes they have.

Believe it or not, I don't see this being close. I see Ward winning a comfortable 117-111, 118-110 decision

Only way Ward loses is if Dirrell catches him and stops him. Ward can turn up the pressure and fight on the inside if need be, something I haven't see from Dirrell, yet. Not only that, I just think Ward is the better outside boxer while Ward has the edge in power. Still not sure who's quicker (hands or feet). If Dirrell wins, it'll be a KO/TKO/Stoppage/Whatever, you know what I mean.

[Fox McCloud]

Yes they have.

Believe it or not, I don't see this being close. I see Ward winning a comfortable 117-111, 118-110 decision

Only way Ward loses is if Dirrell catches him and stops him. Ward can turn up the pressure and fight on the inside if need be, something I haven't see from Dirrell, yet. Not only that, I just think Ward is the better outside boxer while Ward has the edge in power. Still not sure who's quicker (hands or feet). If Dirrell wins, it'll be a KO/TKO/Stoppage/Whatever, you know what I mean.

Ward likes to fight in someone's chest... I feel like there is a realistic possibility that Dirrell's speed and range keeps it on the outside, and he could win a decision.

[King Koopa]

Ward likes to fight in someone's chest... I feel like there is a realistic possibility that Dirrell's speed and range keeps it on the outside, and he could win a decision.

Against sluggers, slow footed opponents yeah, Ward can match his speed and yeah Dirrell has the slight height/reach advantage, something that can be offset with quick feet, hands, and timing. Ward has those.

It's nothing against Dirrell, he was boxing beautifully against Abraham and I thought he beat Froch (**** referee Hector Afu), but I think Ward can do anything Dirrell can do, and then some.