First off i would like to officially apologize to Arthur Abraham for severly underestimating him. He has put on the weight well and made a hell of a statement. Good Job.
Secondly, I have to say after last night despite the Split decision loss. I have a new found respect for Dirrell. I will agree that im not excited by his overly evasive style BUT when he planted up he won the exchanges, also he had to do what he had to do to win.
Unlike most fans i will give my reasons why im looking forward to watching him:
1. He handled the hostile crowd much better than i imagined he would
2. He is only 26
3. His speed was world class, even froch fans cant deny that.
4. He hurt Froch. I dont remember the round but Froch WAS hurt, the announcers and the crowd both noticed it.
5. His amateur career shined. He was not over classed by any means.
Now things he needs to work on:
1. Holding (obvious)
2. When he moves off the ropes he needs to stop with the high hands. Abraham will kill him if he doesnt break that habit.
3. He needs to let those quick hands go more. When he did with Froch he was more effective than pot shotting.
4. He needs to let the ref do his job and not complain. The ONLY clean shots froch landed where coming out of a clean break.
Yes i am an american fan. tell me im biased. I am not here to argue or call each other names. I made this thread saying how i am now a card carrying Dirrell fan and to hear GOOD opinions. Whether they side with me or not
Secondly, I have to say after last night despite the Split decision loss. I have a new found respect for Dirrell. I will agree that im not excited by his overly evasive style BUT when he planted up he won the exchanges, also he had to do what he had to do to win.
Unlike most fans i will give my reasons why im looking forward to watching him:
1. He handled the hostile crowd much better than i imagined he would
2. He is only 26
3. His speed was world class, even froch fans cant deny that.
4. He hurt Froch. I dont remember the round but Froch WAS hurt, the announcers and the crowd both noticed it.
5. His amateur career shined. He was not over classed by any means.
Now things he needs to work on:
1. Holding (obvious)
2. When he moves off the ropes he needs to stop with the high hands. Abraham will kill him if he doesnt break that habit.
3. He needs to let those quick hands go more. When he did with Froch he was more effective than pot shotting.
4. He needs to let the ref do his job and not complain. The ONLY clean shots froch landed where coming out of a clean break.
Yes i am an american fan. tell me im biased. I am not here to argue or call each other names. I made this thread saying how i am now a card carrying Dirrell fan and to hear GOOD opinions. Whether they side with me or not
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