Froch vs Dirrell controversy thread

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by darryl1914, Aug 24, 2009.


  1. t-worm

    t-worm oldbie Full Member

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    i bought the fights and the commentators were really praising Dirrell, great footwork, so elusive. I agreed, boxing is an art. Its about respecting your opponent as well, so hes not gonna let himself get manouvered into a corner and be pummelled. He landed some great shots also. Quickest jab ive ever seen...i really warmed to him during the fight.
     
  2. BigBarry

    BigBarry Grumpy Old Man Full Member

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    I fall into the latter catagory of Ex Fighter turned judge.

    The thread starter is correct though. Not just that but corruption is rife. WHich is why I don't judge anymore
     
  3. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed.

    What a robbery. :verysad
     
  4. David UK

    David UK Boxing Addict banned

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    The irony is that Dirrell is clearly a super skillful fighter who would have won had he been willing to use his skills more often instead of running round the ring like a track star and holding like John Ruiz
     
  5. lefthook89

    lefthook89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    this guy's name is a complete oxymoron to his posts:lol:
     
  6. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    You`d be grumpy if your city was being overrun by Irish immigrants, something had to be done, civilization was crumbling.
     
  7. sweed

    sweed Member Full Member

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    I can“t understand how Froch won the fight??!
     
  8. burzumboy

    burzumboy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    hahaha well done but enjoy the Crackhead teeth.
     
  9. Medicine

    Medicine Boxing Addict banned

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    WHere did you come from? you seriously suck at life.
     
  10. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The largest poll has 70%+ giving the verdict to Dirrell, and less than 30% to Froch.

    That is more than a 2 to 1 ratio of people who thought Dirrell won relative to those who thought Froch won.
     
  11. realshocks

    realshocks Member Full Member

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    Oh ok, thanks for that. I have taken note of your opinion.
     
  12. burzumboy

    burzumboy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    yeah but it really depends on the ratio of who is american and who is british. i guarantee more american's think dirrell won. and more brits think froch one. and i'm pretty sure this site is frequented by more american's than brits. so there are going to be more people who think a miscarriage of justice has occured
     
  13. darryl1914

    darryl1914 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    True.
     
  14. djm

    djm Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I found a Q&A with Kenny Bayless rather interesting (I went googling cuz I respect the hell out of the guy as a good ref).
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    JA What kind of training is needed to be a referee?
    KB You have to know the rules. I walked around dressing rooms and learned what other referees did and picked it up.
    http://www.mightygloves.com/2009/08/the_man_in_the_middlekenny_bay.html
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    Now this is likely edited, but seriously... baseball, football, hockey refs all go through hell for their jobs and are under constant srutiny. Some aspects of our sport are a joke and judges/refs is one of them. You're a good judge/ref only if you happen to take it upon yourself to be - if you aren't, it doesn't seem to matter.
     
  15. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    You have to be ****ing kidding me.

    Dirrell landed WAY more.

    Dirrell rocked Froch twice in the fight...and continuously snapped his head back with his jab and straight leads (with either hand).

    Froch landed maybe 4 or 5 clean shots the entire night...Dirrell landed clean as day almost every time he decided to throw.

    :patsch