So much for DeGale and Cleverly eh Brits?

I think Groves and DeGale both have better fundamentals than Dirrell who, honestly, isn't technically skilled. They just need experience and proper tutoring and they'll surpass the level Dirrell is currently at.

Saying that, Dirrell hasn't reached his full potential yet - I don't think. I add "I don't think" because he's close to what should be his prime yet he has a long way to go, so whether he'll achieve that or not, I don't know.

 

WTF atsch.
Cleverly won his fight and is in line for bigger fights atsch

With DeGale he lost a close fight to another excellent undefeated prospect. It was a great result for British boxing as neither DeGale or Groves suffered a KO and now there are two great SMW talents instead of people thinking there is just one. I have no doubt DeGale will win a world title and he and Groves will possibly feature again in a big fight down the road.
Dirrell and Dawson have been exposed and Ward wouldnt leave America and challenge himself. Did you read J Baggs article on Ward in The Ring this month atsch

 

i recently heard degale interviewed telling warren he wants to be fast tracked LOL, is he delusional, the guy looked sloppy and short on ideas, he wont even win a world title the way hes going, he should give his big mouth a rest and train better and harder, hes obviously doing something wrong

 

Technically, DeGale is superior. Look at some of the absolute basic mistakes that Dirrell makes. He lets his hands drop when slipping punches, he doesn't pull his punches back correctly, his footwork is fast but poor, he moves in straight lines...

These are basic mistakes for a boxer to be making and DeGale is beyond that level. Like I said, with experience DeGale will be a better fighter than Dirrell. He already has a better grasp of fundamentals, so it's just about learning the mental side of the game too. He's a novice in the pro ranks, so he has a lot to learn yet.

 

DeGale was beaten but you act like he was schooled or knocked out.

When have I ever criticized Ward? I think he's slightly overrated, yes, but he's still a quality fighter. As for Dirrell, he will always prove me right. He ducked Ward because he knew he would get schooled.

In DeGale's 9th fight, he schooled and stopped Paul Smith. In Ward's 8th fight, he got knocked down and hurt badly against a **** journeyman. In Dirrell's 12th fight, he put on an awfully poor performance against a true hypejob Stevens, where he showed very little talent or fighting desire and was subsequently banned from HBO.

Let's have some perspective here. At the early stages of all their careers, DeGale has done more than Ward and Dirrell. He's beaten better fighters and been tested more.

 

If you think he's technically inferior, you know very little about boxing.

Like I said earlier, I've proven you wrong so many times, I don't think I need to carry on. Anyone who has read our debates knows that I'm always right, so if you want to insist Dirrell is a better technician, fine. When DeGale surpasses Dirrell, I won't expect an apology but I will be smug, knowing I am right...

...again...

..Jack 5949 MichiganWarrior 0

 

And consider further those weaknesses in light of his ... his ... how shall I call it -- his personality. He makes Floyd Mayweather look like the most humble and self-effacing young gentleman in the world.

 

I think even in loss DeGale showed he has more off the attributes to be a great boxer rather than Groves. Groves simply executed a good game plan and DeGale looked pretty braindead in there. If he sorts that out he has way more potential. He's a wee **** though aside is DeGale.

 

Why do you hate the Brits so much MichiganWarrior?

 

Neither one of those guys can fight a lick when they fight someone legit it is going to be Shattered Glass. Other than Froch the Brits don't have anyone that is durable or worth a ****. :rofl