Dirrell-DeGale

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Going with the Matrix here fighting on home soil. +175 by DEC is going to be a play.

DeGale's lone loss - George Groves, exposed a flaw in his game. He struggled with Groves' movement and it really locked up DeGale's offense. DeGale just wasnt busy enough b/c he had a hard time finding Groves who employed alot of side to side movement. If he had a hard time getting off against Groves' movement, imagine how much trouble he'll have finding Dirrell, who is superior to Groves in every way, and one of the fastest, sharpest boxers in the game.

I'm quite shocked to see pick em odds on this fight. Especially in the US. DeGale has improved since the Groves loss but I doubt hes improved enough to defeat Dirrell in the States. I think he will need to stop Dirrell to win. He'll have to find him first.

Playing large on Dirrell -115 and medium on Dirrell by DEC +175.

rzagza · Answer

Going with the Matrix here fighting on home soil. +175 by DEC is going to be a play.

DeGale's lone loss - George Groves, exposed a flaw in his game. He struggled with Groves' movement and it really locked up DeGale's offense. DeGale just wasnt busy enough b/c he had a hard time finding Groves who employed alot of side to side movement. If he had a hard time getting off against Groves' movement, imagine how much trouble he'll have finding Dirrell, who is superior to Groves in every way, and one of the fastest, sharpest boxers in the game.

I'm quite shocked to see pick em odds on this fight. Especially in the US. DeGale has improved since the Groves loss but I doubt hes improved enough to defeat Dirrell in the States. I think he will need to stop Dirrell to win. He'll have to find him first.

Playing large on Dirrell -115 and medium on Dirrell by DEC +175.

whyamiheres · Answer

Direll has been active as of late but vs shitty opposition, Direll is a PBC fighter and fighting at home is definitely an advantage, but Degale is one of the best kept secrets in boxing, even if Dirrel is able to outbox( move and pitty pat) him to an 8-4 or 7-5 type victory

rzagza · Answer

I&#x27;m well aware DeGale is a good fighter.  He&#x27;s probably the 4th best 168 lb fighter in the world (behind Ward, Dirrell, Froch)...and DeGale would have a good chance to beat Froch who is much easier to find in the ring than Dirrell.  Styles make fights.  DeGale has trouble finding the proper punching range when his opponent isnt stationary.  Dirrell is pertpetual motion.  Froch would be right in front of DeGale all night.

book21star · Answer

Chunky came and got a good victory. That 117-109 card was ridiculous. Andre did well to get back into the fight though.

Qncyk1 · Answer

between the ninth and tenth round betfair had degale a &#x2B;200

whyamiheres · Answer

Degale is quality.  Even if you dont count the knockdowns, and Degale lost by split decision, he put a hell of a performance against probably the most awkard and tough smw.

rzagza · Answer

2nd round did Dirrell in. Was winning the round then found himself dropped once legitimately then another on a push. 4 pt swing. Game Set Match.

I'd love to see a rematch. Definitely the 2 best super middles after Ward.

rzagza · Answer

Also, Dirrell curiously fought the fight on the front foot, pressing the action. This surprised me.  I guess he figured he would win this fight by being the aggressor and was sick of hearing ppl say he ran against Froch and quit against AA.  In hindsight these tactics may have cost them the fight.  If and when they fight again I wonder if he will employ the sort of boxing/moving tactics people expected.

Fools_Gold · Answer

For some reason, covers will not allow me to post a topic becuase I am only allowed to start one thread per minute... um my last topic started was 2 nights ago!... WTF!!

Well hopefully some of you see this.

TOPIC: COTTO-GEALE

Geale got blitzed by GGG last summer.

Cotto off a marque victory over Martinez (who was really tainted goods due to that knee) hasn't fought in a year.

I like Cotto, but the -700 a little too much to play straight- will probably start an open parlay with it.

Waiting for O/U.... if it's a soft number, anything 8.5 or less I will hammer over... I feel Cotto needs some time to shake some rust off.. and does not possess nearly as much firepower as GGG to take Geale out early... and I see Geale use his size and jab a little more in this fight.. I see a late rounds stoppage or UD.

Any thoughts?

Dirrell-DeGale

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