How does hmmm sound Sambo? LOL Oganov was stunned but still seemed OK but it had been one way traffic and was only going to end one way - guess the ref took Vic's health into account
Oganov was taking alot of punches but I still think he should have let it go on a bit longer not that it would have changed the result I guess.
I feel for Victor a little because as the commentators were saying he is 32 and this might be his last shot. He was always going to have to wear down Dirrell and land something from left field, he wasnt given a chance to do that perhaps by this stoppage but he was getting proper outclassed. And the ref said several times "you gotta show me something". Still a few good matches Id like to see Vic in, this was never going to be a good style for him to match against. Hopefully they give him another go in the states against someone like Lacy after he loses to Taylor.
Yeah I'm not sure hey. It's one of those things. I'm all for stopping fights at the point where a fighter's health becomes an issue, but just seemed an odd moment to do so. Anyway, like you said Phil.. It was all one way traffiic and Dirrell was a sure thing to take it eventually.
Bad cut....Vic stood in one place and took shots all fight. Should have kept the fight going a bit longer as Vic was fighting and defending. Andre has it all....power in both hands...great U/C and straight shots....hooks left and right and can fight both sides. Look out for this guy in a big fight soon......he could beat most SMW
I was underwhelmed by Dirrell and not for the first time. Still very talented, athletically gifted and fast...I imagine as he gets more mature he will learn to use these better.
Sounds strange i know but Dirrell still hasn't convinced me. I have a feeling he may be a Cintron type. Someone with more boxing ability than Victor but the same heart and courage may cause problems.. just a feeling.
Personally I think Dirrell fights to the level of his opponent and just does what he has to do, the better the opponent, the more you will see IMO
Oh well Ashley, just listen to my wife - she will tell you I am always wrong so Dirrell to be a journeyman by end of 09!