Andre Dirrell Vs. Andre Ward.. Who's better??

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  1. US_FightFan

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    Between these 2 super middleweight contenders who's the better pro right now..the 2004 Gold Medalist Andre Ward or the 2004 Bronze Medalist Andre Dirrell??
     
  2. Brickhaus

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    Dirrell has loads more talent. I like him a lot more personally. Ward is decent and steady, but I don't think he's on the same level as Dirrell.
     
  3. DStew

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    I disagree - I think Ward is clearly the more talented boxer, while Dirrell probably has better physical gifts.

    Would be an interesting matchup though.
     
  4. MrMagic

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    I like Dirrell more.

    He seems more fit for the pro's.
     
  5. PH|LLA

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    right now direll has done more but i believe that at the end of their careers ward will retire the greater of the 2
     
  6. Brickhaus

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    Being a better boxer is SKILL not TALENT. Talent is what comes naturally. Skill is what you work on. I agree that Ward is more skillful than Dirrell, but at the end of the day he's going to have some problems because he lacks quickness or agility.
     
  7. FINITO

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    Andre Dirrell obviously... This isn't even debatable.
     
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  9. thephantom5

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    Andre Ward would KO Roy jones light. and this is very debatable. Ward seems like a more Solid Fighter.
     
  10. Vengeance

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    Dirrell is far more talented than Ward.

    Ward.. he does everything good, but he doesn't do anything great. A "jack of all trades, master of none" type of fighter.. He doesn't have star potential like Dirrell
     
  11. FINITO

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    Andre Ward is nothing special, people... He certainly isn't on Dirrell's level..
     
  12. Realspitts

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    agreed to a certain extent... i mean, its just too early to saying whos got star potential or not.

    dirrells speed obviously stands out the most between the 2, but i like wards overall game better.

    and besides, its oakland town bidness over here.
     
  13. thephantom5

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    This isn't about talent its who wins now. you know Michael Grant had a lot of talent. Ward owns Dirrell if they fight now and perhaps later if Dirrell doesn't develop right.
     
  14. hitman_hatton1

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    dirrell. :good

    dirrell vs froch anyone. :yep
     
  15. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Those of you saying Dirrell is far more talented, WTF are you smoking? Ward is a super solid prospect himself. I would give Dirrell a slight nod because he faced slightly better comp but Ward has the talent also.