Dirrell vs Abraham

shaydy · 26-03-2010 10:14AM #1

This should be a goodun, finding it hard to call myself

I take it espn are showing this?

mr.mayo · 26-03-2010 06:11PM

Very interesting bout, could go either way, Abraham is the bookie's favourite but I just have a feeling about Dirrell. He was absolutely robbed in Nottingham against Froch and he'll be looking to get back on track. He knows that another defeat would basically destroy any chance he had of making it in the big time so it is definitely a must win and I believe he can. He is a very talented fighter, has good speed/agility and if he can stay out of a fight, pick his spots and fight a smart fight then I think he'll win by decision. Abraham is obviously very dangerous but he is a notoriously slow starter and Dirrell can capitalise on that, rack up some points early on and put the pressure on Abraham. As AA becomes more aggressive, he'll start leaving himself open and Dirrell can exploit that.
Maybe I'm wrong but I just have a gut feeling about Dirrell

magma69 · 26-03-2010 07:35PM

I just can't bet against Abraham. He is too rounded a fighter. I'm sure Dirrell will manage to win a few rounds but when the chips are down AA brings out the big guns. I expect him to slowly begin to dominate as the fight progresses leading to a KO in the latter rounds of the fight. AA is pissed at the fact all three judges and the ref is from Michegan so I don't think he will want it to go to a points decision.

keane=cock · 27-03-2010 01:01AM

is this on tele?

what time should it start its in the u.s. isnt it? so usually means the early hours

TechnoPool · 27-03-2010 08:27PM

ANYone know of any streams for this??

D2D · 27-03-2010 08:32PM

It's on "PrimeTime PPV" (Sky 480) afaik. Starts around 3/4ish (clocks going forward so I'm not entirely sure).

Wild_Dogger · 27-03-2010 08:47PM

lets keep each other informed where to watch it ......

meanwhile Gamboa card in germany :
http://nadnerbsregdor.ucoz.ru/

nacho libre · 28-03-2010 03:02AM

http://atdhe.net/5282/watch-arthur-abraham-vs-andre-dirrell

magma69 · 28-03-2010 03:20AM

There's an arse load if links on this page.

http://www.myp2pforum.eu/threads/35451-Boxing-and-Fighting-Weekly-Schedule-23rd-March-28th-March

Are they showing undercard fights or what? Anyone have any idea what time it starts?

nacho libre · 28-03-2010 03:26AM

it should be on in the next 10 minutes

docmartin · 28-03-2010 04:15AM

has any one else lost this stream

nacho libre · 28-03-2010 04:17AM

Dirrell has a good chin.

Bodhisopha · 28-03-2010 04:18AM

docmartin wrote: »

has any one else lost this stream

The one i thanked is still working for me.

digme · 28-03-2010 04:21AM

nice shot from dirrell

nacho libre · 28-03-2010 04:26AM

I see Dirrell possibly ending this late on as Abraham becomes more desperate to get the ko. Those body punches are bound to have an effect late on.

magma69 · 28-03-2010 04:36AM

These last few rounds are gonna be exciting. AA will give it hell for leather.

nacho libre · 28-03-2010 04:40AM

i expected Dirrell to be faster but thought Abraham's power would be the decisive factor, but his big punches had no effect on Dirrell.

digme · 28-03-2010 04:44AM

come on king arthur you ****er

nacho libre · 28-03-2010 04:47AM

disqualification.

digme · 28-03-2010 04:48AM

holly ****

magma69 · 28-03-2010 04:50AM

That was scummy.

Joe Musashi · 28-03-2010 04:51AM

Dirrell bitched out.

Arthur was bringing the pressure and he couldn't handle it so he wanted a breather and his buddy called it a DQ win for him. The referee also didn't call the knockdown that Arthur clearly scored.

Dirrell blubbering and thinking he got ko'd now. I reckon it's all an act. Dirrell could win an oscar for that performace. He made the most of it.

Arthur was getting closer in those last couple of rounds. He was way behind but he may have had a decent chance at the KO in those last couple of rounds.

nacho libre · 28-03-2010 04:52AM

what a douchebag to do that just because he was bested tonight. very cowardly.

digme · 28-03-2010 05:01AM

lol this is nuts

Raekwon · 28-03-2010 05:08AM

Joe Musashi wrote: »

Dirrell bitched out.

Arthur was bringing the pressure and he couldn't handle it so he wanted a breather and his buddy called it a DQ win for him. The referee also didn't call the knockdown that Arthur clearly scored.

Dirrell blubbering and thinking he got ko'd now. I reckon it's all an act. Dirrell could win an oscar for that performace. He made the most of it.

Arthur was getting closer in those last couple of rounds. He was way behind but he may have had a decent chance at the KO in those last couple of rounds.

Are you serious?

I was rooting for Abraham but he did hit Dirrell when his left knee and left glove were on the canvas and deserved the DQ.

Calling it all an act is bad form IMO.

Bodhisopha · 28-03-2010 05:08AM

I don't know what to make of that. I thought he was faking, but if so, all the confusion and crying after wasn't really necessary.

magma69 · 28-03-2010 05:14AM

After looking at many replays I do think Dirrell was putting it on. After he was hit he looked okay and coherent for a second and when he fell he adjusted his arms so he would fall down without injuring his arm. What Arthur Abraham did was awful though. It was blatantly obvious he was down and there was even a pause for a second and he still decided to lash him one.

Bizarre ending.

Joe Musashi · 28-03-2010 05:16AM

Raekwon wrote: »

Are you serious?

I was rooting for Abraham but he did hit Dirrell when his left knee and left glove were on the canvas and deserved the DQ.

Calling it all an act is bad form IMO.

Yes, I'm serious.

I really don't think he was hurt that bad. He made the most of an opportunity that was presented to him. Abraham was coming on and was going to have to go all out for the KO. I think Dirrell knew he was way ahead and could win the fight right there if he stayed down.

I may be completely wrong but that's what I felt when I saw it. It didn't look genuine and there seemed to be a delayed reaction from Dirrell.

mr.mayo · 28-03-2010 04:35PM

Thank you Andre, I have 50 Quid in my back pocket because of you!!
Dirrell deserved the win, it was a definite DQ and Andre was well ahead on points anyway, I just knew he was going to pull out a big performance, his career basically depended on it and he didn't disappoint

bamboozler · 28-03-2010 05:32PM

yeah def a DQ, not sure if he was fakin been hurt straight away anyway cos he was twitchin on the ground. dont know why hed bother either wen abraham was d'qed and he was winning on rounds anyway

nacho libre · 28-03-2010 06:35PM

Even if Dirrell was acting - which i really doubt he was, as he was winning comfortably and he had already taken some big shots from Abraham - there is no excuse for Abraham punching him several seconds after his knee and hand touched the canvas.

Dirrell vs Abraham

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