Froch vs Direll who won?

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  1. Homericlegend03

    Homericlegend03 Member Full Member

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    There is a small controversy in Frochs great record. His fight with Andre Direll, many think Direll did enough to win this fight, what do you think?
     
  2. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I had it 6 a piece, with the point deduction being the deciding factor for Froch. Sure an argument could be made for Dirrell, but that was one of the most flagrantly cowardly performances I've seen in the last 25 years years, so **** him, he deserved to lose.
     
  3. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    I had Froch, but Dirrel won his rounds a lot clearer, its just he spent do long running away it was hard to score him rounds.
     
  4. Homericlegend03

    Homericlegend03 Member Full Member

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    What ive gotten so far is that Direll was spoiling a lot in the fight. Honestly im up for a good spoiling its not the worst thing in the world to me. If that **** works then its on the other boxer to stop it.
     
  5. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This was a tough one. At the time, I was OK with Froch winning, simply being more a fan of his than Dirrell. Would not have fought an argument for Dirrell though.
     
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  6. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I had Dirrell winning and he won more clear rounds. He should have had the fight in the bag but he did no favors for constantly retreating. Froch did what he could against the guy who moved a lot. Would have liked to have seen a rematch.

    Still can't believe how underwhelming Dirrell's career turned out. Really wanted to see Andre Ward against Andre Dirrell.
     
  7. Homericlegend03

    Homericlegend03 Member Full Member

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    Yeah he seemed like a guy who would at least have an ibf or wbc title on waist at one point but the closest he got was an interim title
     
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  8. Special one

    Special one Active Member Full Member

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    Froch, but he made hard work of it.
     
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  9. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah he was clearly the better fighter between him and his brother Anthony but surprisingly Anthony Dirrell ended up winning a world title instead. Ever since he did that overdramatic crying performance against Abraham and his Dr Shaw High debacle his career just went downhill from there.
     
  10. Homericlegend03

    Homericlegend03 Member Full Member

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    To be far he was just coming back too from a ko and being fouled
     
  11. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Froch clearly won. Dirrell fought like he was afraid and he was very reluctant to engage.
     
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  12. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pretty much this for me too. I remember thinking that Dirrell out pointed Froch but I was extremely satisfied when Carl got the nod. Dirrell had skills but I couldn't stand the knob. He lacked the heart that a champion needs.
     
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  13. Homericlegend03

    Homericlegend03 Member Full Member

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    I think thats a bit unfair to dirells style, which was obviously working, why go away from something that has brought you success.
     
  14. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    At the time leaned froch

    Last time I watched it after 5 I had dirrel up in a shutout but turned it off but was surprised at the card I had

    Its not a great fight so it's not one in keen to watch a few times just to score

    I agree with the above post about dirrel winning his rounds bigger giving the perception that he won.
     
  15. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    I thought it was very close. If I remember correctly, I thought Dirrell beat him.
     
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