Andre Ward vs. Andre Direll

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  1. quest

    quest Member Full Member

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    I haven't been impressed with Andre Ward, maybe because people was trying to compare him to Roy and when i saw him, i didnt see none of the power, a little of the reflexes and on top of that he was rocked and dropeed all within the first 3 or 4 of his early fights. I think Andre Direll clearly has him in power and maybe in hand speed as well...what do u think
     
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  2. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    Identical records and I haven't seen much of either, but I consider Dirrell's best win over Hanshaw better than Ward's best win over Williams, so I would lean towards Dirrell. He's got a reach advantage aswell.
     
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  3. Brickcity D

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    Don't matter becasue Jerson Ravelo is going to beat Ward
     
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  4. MSTR

    MSTR More Speed Than Roy!!!!! Full Member

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    Everyone in this thread is talking trash, even admitting to not having seen him fight in ages. Andre Ward is a VERY promising fighter, who has improved leaps and bounds since the start of his career. He has absolutely dominated all of his recent fights, not losing a single round. Go watch some fights, and come back with an educated opinion please. Dirrell has looked consistently sloppier, however is coming off an excellent win. Both of these guys are very good. Ward is technically the better fighter, Dirrell with more natural ability, although both are very good in this regard. Provided the chin of Ward can hold up, i would pick him to take a decision.
     
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  5. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    I have to disagree with this. From Kost fight on, Dirrell has not really looked sloppy. Before the Kost fight, he had a tendency to get wild. Now, he his much more under control.
     
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  6. Maxime

    Maxime Sweet Science Full Member

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    Dirrell has beat better opposition so far so he gets the nod.
     
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  7. Lampley

    Lampley Boxing Junkie banned

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    I thought Dirrell was the better prospect when they were fighting at the Olympics, but not so sure now. Andre has a Kendall Holt quality that makes me suspect he's going to have trouble staying away from punchers for 12 rounds.

    Ward is technically better, albeit not as naturally gifted. They both are good prospects, though.
     
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  8. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    dirrel easy
     
    tliang1000, Jun 20, 2008
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  9. CottoDaBodykill

    CottoDaBodykill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    dirrell easily...people who are saying he isnt that good need to stop waiting for mainstream fights to come on the tv and actually get this guys good ****
     
    CottoDaBodykill, Jun 20, 2008
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  10. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Dirrell ...

    Michigan guys are built ford tough --
     
    fitzgeraldz, Jun 20, 2008
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  11. CottoDaBodykill

    CottoDaBodykill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    damn right ..only i'm Flint so it'll be GM tough ...

    Ford ..

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    CottoDaBodykill, Jun 20, 2008
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  12. Monticello

    Monticello Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Awesome fight, I honestly don't know who to pick.
     
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  13. tays001

    tays001 ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    :good
     
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  14. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    :good
     
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  15. hitman_hatton1

    hitman_hatton1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i'd favour dirrell i think.

    just a bit more awkward and slick.

    i trust dirrell's chin that bit more as well.

    i'd like to see both guys in the title mix at 168 sooner rather than later. :bbb
     
    hitman_hatton1, Jul 2, 2008
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