Anthony Dirrell vs. Avni Yıldırım

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Feb 19, 2019.


The Dog or Mr. Robot?

Poll closed Feb 23, 2019.

  1. Dirrell on points

    9 vote(s)
    37.5%

  2. Dirrell by stoppage

    10 vote(s)
    41.7%

  3. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Yıldırım on points

    3 vote(s)
    12.5%

  5. Yıldırım by stoppage

    2 vote(s)
    8.3%
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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Headlining a PBC on FS1 show on Saturday in Minneapolis. Vacant super middleweight WBC title at stake. Yıldırım is currently ranked #2 by the WBC, directly behind Dirrell - who previously held the belt in 2014 and dropped it to Badou Jack in his first defense in 2015.
     
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  2. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Garbage fight for a world title, neither deserves to be called world champion.
    Probably better for boxing if Yildirum wins as he will not try and hold the belt hostage over at the PBC.
    But we all know that this fight is all set up to make Dirrell a two time world champion
     
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  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Honestly, can't believe I'm saying this but as of Sunday morning the IBO will officially have a far more legitimate champ at super middleweight (in the DeGale vs. Eubank winner for that vacant strap) than will the WBC (in the winner of this fight).
     
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  4. pistal47

    pistal47 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Meh...... Dirrell stops him mid to late. Nobodys gonna care, nor should they.
     
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  5. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    it shouldnt be for a belt . dirrell is a good fighter and worthy of being a champion but hes gonna knock this guy out.
     
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  6. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You are right, it shouldn't be for a belt but Dirrell is definentely not worthy. If I had to pick, I am picking a Yildirim ko.
     
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  7. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    You know, I said that Dirrell vs. Jack was going to be a whitewash blowout as well. I think you did as well, based on the Edwards KO. Who's to say Yildirim didn't just have one of those weird nights? Its not like Dirrell is some huge puncher, and just loves to not deliver, almost as if he strives to under perform. If Avni can drag him into a war, he might be able to win this. That being said, even if he does, he isn't going to actually win without KOing Anthony.
     
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  8. Sphillips

    Sphillips Active Member Full Member

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    No middle names IB?
     
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  9. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Watch out for this guy during the pre-fight press conference

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    As for the fight, I don't think Avni Yildirim has what it takes to beat Dirrell. As long as Dirrell avoids getting into a war, he should win a confortable decision.

    Although Avni made a good move changing his trainer recently. He works with Harold Knight, now. If Knight improved some of his skills, he might pull something off. He's very strong and durable despite what you'd think if you only watched him vs Eubank. But he always had 1 plan and 1 plan only; pressure. We'll see how he'll perform under a new trainer.
     
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  10. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    this anthony were talking about. not andre. anthony dirrell is a worthy champion. hes a very good boxer. and hes gonna beat the yildrim easy.

    and andre is a good boxer to but hes just lacking something. not as good as anthony.
     
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  11. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    Shouldn't be for a world title but it's an OK fight. Dirrell should still have too much for Yildrim. Expecting a coasted 12 round decision
     
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  12. f1ght3rz

    f1ght3rz Ronaldoooo is crying in his caaaaaar Full Member

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    Yildirim is a total bum. He has no skills, no boxing brain, a glass chin and a damn padded record (lost to Mock recently but got a gift decision). If Dirrell can't beat that guy, he should retire immediately.

    Dirrell KO 5-8.
     
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  13. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Andre was always better than Anthony.
     
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  14. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Anthony has showed far less than Andre. Andre was clearly the better boxer.
     
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  15. Robney

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    Even if Dirrell loses to Yildi, he would get a DQ win anyway.
     
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