I take Ward. But it's a tough matchup to predict. No doubt Dirrell is the better raw athlete, quicker hands and the better reflexes. If he can put it all together he can cause an upset.
Anyone who doesn't understand that these are 2 great American fighters putting everything on the line against each other much earlier in their careers than most fighters do, well eat me. By the way I really like Froch and his woman is hot, but I think Froch goes to sleep.
I despise hypocritical right wing religious lunatics. Obviously, that means I would enjoy watching Andre Ward get decapitated. However, I think this is pretty close to a 50-50 fight.
How can a REAL boxing fan not be excited for this fight? People are so quick to point out the negative possibilities in this match-up rather than see the potential for a fight of the year possibility. I tend to think 2 friends will end up fighting each other much more clean than 2 enemies. Even in MMA the enemies thing in today's fight game translates to a boring fight (see Rampage vs Rashad).
If the fight vs. the 2 friends ends in round 5-12 because Ward is injured, both US-fighters will go to the semifinal................................:blood
It's true, but todays unbeaten fighters are really fond of their "O" to the point of obsession (I'm not saying Ward is). And we all know about the problems with the venue, don't believe for a second that was an act. So I don't think in a million years Ward is going to give the fight to his friend.
I know i have watch this fighting style before..............:think:think:think...........oh wait - what was the name of this eastgerman guy who only fought at home ?..............................:huh...................
Im reli lookin forward 2 it and think it wil be reli interesting. Both r the most talented and skilled in the division. Ward seems 2 hav more mentally and b a more matured fighter. The only thing i dont lik is the fact that both fighters r young and this fight cud b massive had they kept winning and fought in the future. Its too early for them to fight and say dirrell loses he cud b put out of the competition which wudnt b rite as he was robbed against froch and shud alredy b thru. That wud b IMO, the 2nd best in the tournament unjustly eliminated.