Andre Dirrell vs Mikkel Kessler

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  1. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Except Calzaghe and Ward, The only close fight Kessler has had his entire career was against Froch.

    So either Froch is the no-name fighter or this is just another poster talking out of his ass.
     
  2. Hermit

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    Yep, make him run like Pac made Marquez run. :rofl
     
  3. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not sure if serious :huh
     
  4. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Kessler is definitely more technically skilled.

    Fans often mistake athleticism or speed for skill.
     
  5. SJS19

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    Case and point :

    Bernard Hopkins was more technically skilled than Roy Jones Junior.

    Roy Jones Junior was more natrually gifted in terms of athleticism than Bernard Hopkins.
     
  6. Skilletscuz

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    im for the fight, but i'd like Dirrell to have one more tune-up fight before fighting at that level again...
    Looks like he's got more confidence in his punches... yet to see if he's got a champion's heart when faced against strong adversity, and his immature antics & hijinx start coming out instead
     
  7. Hermit

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    Of course I'm serious. Depending on your definition of 'serious' I guess. :lol:

    Pretty much a given that Dirrell would use his legs and not stand there and brawl. Not his style.
     
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    Dirrell outboxes him and easier than some may think.
     
  9. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I'm going to venture to say that Kessler is a better fighter than Abraham, and Dirrell probably hasn't progressed too far beyond the form that he showed against Abraham.
     
  10. technocrato

    technocrato Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That fight won't happen. Dirrel brings nothing to the table, NOTHING, and is a big risk for Kessler.
     
  11. Auracle21

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    I disagree. While I have never been too huge on Dirrell I do think he is better than Kessler and would outbox him soundly.
     
  12. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In all honesty I have always been fairly certain that Abraham would not win a round if he were to face Kessler.
     
  13. Royal-T-Bag

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    dirrell by wide ud
     
  14. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    I agree.....which is why he should be looking for Allan Green all the way, or maybe even Sakio Bika, although that would definitely be a bit much after such a long layoff.:deal
     
  15. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I agree, Bika would not be a good matchup for Dirrell right now. If Froch was able to manhandle Dirrell, Bika would do much worse.