Do you rate Anthony Dirrell?

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  1. Brixton Bomber

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    Yes or No?

    If yes, how highly and why? If no, why?
     
    Brixton Bomber, Apr 18, 2015
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    I think the motorcycle accident and cancer have taken some of his potential.

    But he's definitely the best of the brother.

    At least he got great heart and WANTS to fight the best.:good
     
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  3. heatman

    heatman Fight Game Connoisseur Full Member

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    Andre's much better but Anthony's greater aggression/power make him dangerous.

    I think he's the kind of fighter that will win his fair share and lose some. Can't see him being elite
     
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  4. Loudon

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    How on earth is Anthony better than Andre?

    :lol:
     
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    Getting the best out of himself, that's for sure...decent boxer, but is leagues behind Dre
     
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  6. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I reckon he'll probably stop the chinny Groves, especially this version of him. I think he hits harder than his brother (who like Groves is also packing some fine glass) and he doesn't suffer from a pathological fear of getting hit either. That said, his brother is better looking than him, more likable and I've never seen bro sporting a ridiculous beard like the one he does either. So I guess it kinda all evens out in its own way.
     
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    I don't rate him at all, he's average.
     
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    No.


    I'd favour at least 5 British Super Middleweights (Froch, Dirrell, Groves, Callum Smith, Rocky Fielding) to beat him, at least 3 Middleweights (Billy Joe Saunders, Chris Eubank Jr, Martin Murray) and at least 3 welterweights (Brook, Khan, Gavin)

    :nod
     
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    Serge, Apr 18, 2015
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  10. Loudon

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    :rofl

    Hilarious!

    How's it going?
     
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  11. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Not great to be honest. I'm ill and I think I hate 95% of the people on here. lol

    How's things with you?
     
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  12. jim jim

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    I rate him , I think hes a tough out for anyone at 168, might stop Groves. Could end up better than Andre. Did he go back much with the motorcycle injury and the cancer. I didnt watch him early on.
     
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    jim jim Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He is a good enough boxer to stay with most fighters and has that power to change things up, I think he can improve a fair bit. Needs to be more aggressive
     
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  14. Loudon

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    I'm sorry to hear that mate.

    I'm still off work with my back, but I'm okay. Just a little frustrated.

    A great few months of boxing though. I can't wait for all of the fights.

    I'm assuming you saw Beterbiev over Easter? A great knockout.
     
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  15. Serge

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    Thanks, sorry to hear your back still isn't better yet. I can totally understand how frustrating that must be.

    Yeah, it's crazy how much boxing we're going to be spoiled with.

    I most certainly did. Very impressive the way he dispatched Campillo with such ease at this young stage of his career. Like you say, great knockout too. I've been telling people for years how well suited to the pros he will be and how devastating his power is. :good
     
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