It really wasn't that bad, and certainly wasn't on the level of Wlad/Ibragimov, which was a veritable yawnfest. Froch pushing the fight later on made it reasonably entertaining and Dirrell's full skillset on display for what was really the first time was something exciting.
Who knows. If Dirrell changed his game plan and engaged more it's possible he could stop Froch. It's also possible he could get caught himself and get KTFO. Doesn't really matter since this is one fight you can virtually guarantee will not be remade...thank fk.