Comments Thread For: DeGale Drops Dirrell Twice, Wins Decision and Title

[tiliheels]

The replays were clear as day. Dirrell would throw 6 or 7 shots and maybe 1 would partially get through.

DeGale needed to make him pay though.

thats all it takes when u're getting backed into the ropes not firing and really not winning the jab battle in most rounds either..if he got through with one i'd normally see him get through with a power shot as that one and a jab to finish it off...they traded big hooks at time..dirrel started catching jame's hook on his back and shoulder instead of running backward givin him the aggressive play like james did when dirrell would rip off shots...very close fight one point win either way..i'd love a draw and rematch

[tiliheels]

So was Degale gassed or was he deliberately staying on the back foot?

no dirrell figured him out..the left hand that was work started to land short or on dirrell's back..he had to adjust tried to show off the backfoot, but dirrell was to good at cutting the distance and coming in with power shots for that..chess match fight i loved it..this is why i want ggg at 168..he'll fit right into a great division..

[_original_]

Pretty good chess match, I'd actually like to see a rematch, perhaps in DeGale's hometown.

Props to DeGale on a good win, and Dirrel as well who showed a lot of heart after those two knock downs coming back and making it close.

[MDPopescu]

So was Degale gassed or was he deliberately staying on the back foot?

... As he came back in the 11th and 12th, he didn't gass... He "strategically" dominated the fight...

[ShoulderRoll]

So was Degale gassed or was he deliberately staying on the back foot?

He looked tired. But Dirrell also had something to do with it, his jab and straight left were fast and hard and were putting "Chunky" on the back foot.

[Chrismart]

Yes..Well done DeGale !

Enjoyable fight i thought. I had DeGale up by 2 points.
Dirrell showed he still has it. He showed heart coming back from the knock-down.

Well done DeGale

[Weebler I]

he showed that he could stay awy from degales hook from low and degale had very small success after that..he did not look gassed he looked confused..i think dirrell gave 11 away staying in the pocket letting punches in...i would have had dirrel winning 5-12...well five was a swing
i want to see 5,6,11, and 12 again

He looked tired in mid-rounds, possibly from moving around constantly on the backfoot. When he pushed again in the last 2 rounds, he was getting to Dirrell. I gave DeGale 6 & 12. Close fight though.

lol the only rd de gale won in the late rd was 11 he did **** in the mid and late rds dirrell won clearly stop being on chunky **** the dude will only have that belt a for a short time loses his first defense he's a trash fighter could'nt finish a hurt fighter instead wanted to run around dirrell won the rds cleanly

Dirrell was saved by the bell twice. DeGale hurt him late in the rounds. Olympic gold medallist and pro world champion...doing okay for a "trash fighter".

[tiliheels]

anybody question dirrells heart after the abraham fight injury needs to sit it down and shut up it....the man got up and changed the fight lol..GREAT FIGHT GOOD JOB BOTH ME...GOTTA LOVE BOXING

[ROSS CALIFORNIA]

I didn't score the fight, but it was nice to see a British fighter win on American soil. Cong**** to DeGale.

[boxingfan1986]

Only reason im asking is because his trainer Jim Mcdonald is apparantly known for getting his fighters well conditioned and James in a pre fight interview said he does 2 hour runs etc implying he'll has no issues with stamina.