Anthony Dirrell

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by herbzg, Apr 21, 2010.


  1. herbzg

    herbzg Euro-Level Athlete Full Member

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    Why has he been so inactive? And do you think he is he as good as his brother?
     
  2. itrymariti

    itrymariti CaƱas! Full Member

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    He had a disease of some description, I believe.

    And no, he's not as good.
     
  3. CYoungblood95

    CYoungblood95 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    actually until he got sick he was touted as being better than andre...he has the same athletic ability but he has more of a crowd pleasing style many would say...he was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma and i believe he is back to fighting again (i believe he was on a friday night fights card last year)...last time i saw him his hands looked fast, but his legs didnt appear to be all there
     
  4. lastletter26

    lastletter26 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah I saw him late last year. You could tell he was rusty as he got hit with more than usual. He is a very good fighter and has a chin from what I've seen. He is a seemless switch hitter but squares up a little to much. Fast but not as fast as andre but fights moving forward alot.
     
  5. herbzg

    herbzg Euro-Level Athlete Full Member

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    he hasn't fought since i saw him on the fnf card
     
  6. CYoungblood95

    CYoungblood95 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    he's a beast. I like him better than Andre
     
  7. CrocodileTear

    CrocodileTear New Member Full Member

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    Dammint, why did you have to bump this thread today? I thought Herbzg was back their for a second............:-(
     
  8. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Looked real good last w/e against a limited fighter who took the fight on 11 days notice or some **** and was seriously weight drained from what I could tell.

    He kod the guy with a low blow but was dominating him nonetheless.

    He is fully recovered from his cancer and he seems to have ALL the tools to become champ, better than his bro IMO.

    He needs to move along though now that he's back because being a speed/power fighter usually limits your peak to around 30, and he aint getting no younger.

    I'd like to see him step into the top 20 soon, and then make his move into contention within the next 18 mos. 3-5 fights hopefully.