Ward vs Anthony Dirrell is a VERY competitive fight

[Johnnybur]

I honestly think this is the fight that will show how good Ward really is. Hes going up against a fighter just as quick, if not quicker, a harder puncher and a guy who can box and brawl. He's never faced anyone like Dirrell. I believe his experience will play a big role, as Anthony hasn't faced anyone of name yet, but he is very capable of pulling the upset. I always liked Anthony more than Andre because of his style and versatility. I really don't know who I want to win.

It is a very competitive fight but thats about ALL IT IS. Even if Ward did want to slug it out with Dirrel like he did with Froch, Dirrel wont let him and he'll just round around like a little girl. I think Ward wins a UD by at least 8-4 rounds just because he'll be busier than Dirrel. I just dont think Dirrel has the heart to sit there and slug it out, he cannot stand to get hit, and even though hes talented no doubt, boxing is the wrong sport for someone who cant stand to get hit so much that hes a very boring fighter. He does have all the tools though to be a good champ, just not sold on his warrior mentality yet. Even Floyd has a bigger heart and more warrior mentality than Dirrel.

[BoxerDood]

It is a very competitive fight but thats about ALL IT IS. Even if Ward did want to slug it out with Dirrel like he did with Froch, Dirrel wont let him and he'll just round around like a little girl. I think Ward wins a UD by at least 8-4 rounds just because he'll be busier than Dirrel. I just dont think Dirrel has the heart to sit there and slug it out, he cannot stand to get hit, and even though hes talented no doubt, boxing is the wrong sport for someone who cant stand to get hit so much that hes a very boring fighter. He does have all the tools though to be a good champ, just not sold on his warrior mentality yet. Even Floyd has a bigger heart and more warrior mentality than Dirrel.

You must be thinking of Andre Dirrell like everyone else. Anthony is busier than Ward and punches harder. And he's far from boring.

[MonsieurGeorges]

You must be thinking of Andre Dirrell like everyone else. Anthony is busier than Ward and punches harder. And he's far from boring.

no you are the one thats confused, two people have come in here and said the same thing and you came back with " OH YOU'RE THINKING OF HIS BROTHER. "

no.

we mean the little brother, the one who came back from the illness. the one who fought on espn2 not long ago.

he has ok pop and is shifty, there are tons of guys just like this in gyms in every city that never become huge stars. guys like that always look ok against the right opponent, as another poster in this thread has backed me up on. i'm a ******** man and i say he definitely isn't garbage but he doesn't have "it" either. the first time he gets hits with a right hand over that left shoulder I say he falls like a house of cards

[tenPt]

Ward would beat any supermiddle right now but Dirrell and Bute with their southpaw styles would make it interesting.

[The_Demon]

Stylistically its the hardest fight out there for Ward right now (unless you include Dawson at 175).I think he would beat Dirrell though,his edge in mental toughness and all round ability would earn him a close decision imo,intriguing fight,just maybe not an exciting one

[Born2Live]

I like Ward but after beating Froch people are acting like he's unbeatable, he's got flaws & certain styles can exploit him, i haven't seen much of Anthony Dirrell though, need to watch his last 3 fights or so.

[Ringlife]

Yeah I hella wanted to watch that fight before that AA blow to the head it would have been cool to see I hope Dirrell gets his career in right path maybe we can see it in the future.