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More confidence (or arrogance) from "The Matrix". All feedback appreciated.

Taylor was fast and smart, but it didn't do him any good. The question should be has Dirrell got a cast iron and jaw and impeccable stamina?

of course, andre. keep on deluding yourself. when froch wasn't fighting drunken englishmen, he was fighting inbred cavemen. easy win for dirrell, because dirrell has the talent, and dirrell has the american competition.

froch, please knock this plonker out.

I can see Dirrell having his moments though using his speed.
I expect Froch to be behind on the cards but suddenly catch up in about round 8 i reckon.

dirrell calling him a gasbag made me laugh.

not heard that one before.

dirrell will be made to work for it.

but i reckon he's got the talent to outbox froch.

good skills, good wheels, hits hard enough to make froch think twice.

bring it on.

This guy is gong to be in for such a shock when he faces Froch.

I saw Dirrell's fight against Hanshaw and he got hit flush so many times. If someone like Hanshaw can get through to him on a regular basis then imagine what a proven world champion like Froch will be able to do. Dirrell may have fast hands but he is not a big puncher, has a didgy defence and is very inexperienced in comparison to Froch. I genuinely think Froch will get him out of there in the later rounds after a bright start by Dirrell.

Come on Carl, knock this idiot out!!

LONDON (October 9th ,2009) – Carl Froch has laughed off Andre Dirrell’s attempts to rile him ahead of their Super Six World Boxing Classic showdown at the Trent FM Arena, Nottingham on October 17th. Froch will defend his WBC World Super Middleweight title against the undefeated American hotshot who has certainly proved a championships contender in the trash talking stakes.

Speaking as he wrapped up his training camp at the Big Bear resort in California Dirrell blasted Froch saying, “He’s a gasbag. He may have fought southpaws and orthodox style fighters, but he has NEVER fought a switch-hitter like me. I’m going to go Mickey Mantle on him and shoot the works from the moment the bell rings. Mr. Froch can kiss my Yankee Doodle.

“I’ve spent my whole life dreaming of this night when I fight for the world title. Froch has been foaming at the mouth saying how hopeless my chances are against him. Frankly I find his rants tiresome. No wonder Joe Calzaghe didn’t give him a shot.”

Froch however isn’t losing any sleep over Dirrell’s tirade. “By the time I’m finished with him he’ll be more Mickey Mouse than Mickey Mantle,” said the Champion. “He’s coming in to a whole world of trouble getting in a ring with me, in my hometown, in a fight for my title. I keep hearing about how great he is and how much potential he has, well now it’s time for him to step up to the plate. He’s in with the big boys now so it’s time to put up or shut up and I’ve no doubt I’ll be shutting him up. By the time I’m finished with him he’ll understand exactly why Joe Calzaghe didn’t want to get in a ring with me.”

Dirrell is due to arrive in the U.K. this weekend ahead of the bout and his promoter Gary Shaw is confident that his man has what it takes to dethrone Froch and emerge victorious in the Super Six tournament. “Andre is considered the dark horse of this tournament and that’s just fine with us,” said Shaw. “No one gave him a chance against Victor Oganov (28-1, 28 KOs), or Anthony Hanshaw (21-1-1, 14 KOs), and he had an early night with both of them, knocking them out in the sixth and fifth rounds, respectively. I have no doubt Andre will be the new WBC super middleweight champion on October 17 and I have no doubt Andre will be in the finals of this illustrious tournament.”

The October 17th bout will be screened live on pay per view in the UK and Ireland on new satellite channel Primetime (Sky channel 480) as part of a knockout Super Six tournament double header from Nottingham and Berlin. The tournament officially kicks off in Germany when former marquee Middleweight Champs Arthur Abraham and Jermain Taylor clash at The O2 World Arena in Berlin before the action moves to Froch’s hometown and the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham.

To watch the opening night of the Super Six tournament on Primetime (Sky channel 480) call 0871 200 4444 (+448702 416 666 from the Republic of Ireland) or see http://www.primetimelive.co.uk. The event is available at a special price of £12.95 until 24 hours before the fight after which it will then increase to £14.95.

Primetime will build up to the event by screening Froch’s previous two world title fights, his twelve round thriller with Jean Pascal to win the WBC title and his sensational final round KO over Jermain Taylor in the U.S. in April. The fights will be broadcast from 7-10pm on Primetime each night leading up to the Super Six tournament double header on October 17th. Primetime will also broadcast FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside The Super Six World Boxing Classic, a new reality series that will give fight fans unprecedented access into the lives of the Super Six tournament participants.

Tickets for Froch V Dirrell are available from the Trent FM Arena, Nottingham Box Office priced £30, £45, £125 and £400. To purchase tickets call the Box Office on 08444 124 624 or visit http://www.trentfmarena.co.uk. Tickets are also available from Ticketline on 0844 888 4402 or via http://www.hennessysports.com.

For more information on the Super Six World Boxing Classic including exclusive videos, photography, expert analysis from Al Bernstein and Steve Farhood, and much more please visit http://www.WorldBoxingClassic.com or visit http://www.hennessysports.com/worldboxingclassic.htm.

About SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC
The inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic is a ground-breaking, six-fighter tournament from SHOWTIME Sports® featuring the class of the super middleweight (168-pound) division. The field is comprised of world renowned fighters with a staggering combined record of 161-4-1 with 117 knockouts: former IBF middleweight champion “King” Arthur Abraham of Germany; U.S. Olympic medalist Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell of Flint, Mich.; WBC super middleweight champion Carl “The Cobra” Froch of England; WBA 168-pound champion Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler of Denmark; former undisputed 160-pound world champion Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor of Little Rock, Ark.; and U.S. Olympic gold medalist Andre “S.O.G.” Ward of Oakland, Calif.

All bouts in the Super Six World Boxing Classic will be contested under the Unified Rules of Boxing. Each boxer fights three bouts against different opponents in the field in the points-based Group Stage of competition (Win – 2 pts with a 1-pt bonus for KO/TKO; Loss – 0 pts; Draw – 1 pt.). After the Group Stage, the four fighters with the highest point totals will advance to the single-elimination Semi-Finals. The winners of the Semi-Final bouts will advance to the Finals and fight for the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic trophy.

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More rubbish from a loud mouthed American fighter promoted by Gary Shaw! Does anyone remember what happened to the last Gary Shaw promoted hyped up American with potential??

Take both sides with a pinch of salt. All above board bravado with no deep rooted nastiness is tickety boo.

No way is this Calz/Lacy though, Dirrel can move his feet.

Gonna be a cracker, both take shots too easily. Will come down to desire and chin.

Can't wait for this!!!!!!!!!!! come on cobra

Me neither but I don't know whether I'll be able to watch it as I've got Virgin Media not Sky and I don't think they have reached an agreement to show it on Virgin yet!

SteveDow wrote:More rubbish from a loud mouthed American fighter promoted by Gary Shaw! Does anyone remember what happened to the last Gary Shaw promoted hyped up American with potential??

I know you're referrting to Lacy...but Shaw promotes Tim Bradley also...remember the last time a Shaw promoted fighter boxed a British world champ at the Nottingham arena...

Yes but Witter does himself no favours with his lazyness in fights. There is no way Froch will make the same mistake.

surprise surprise yet another froch press release.

if only hennessy was better at negotiating with tv companies than sending out press releases.

Is Dirrell's amateur experience the vital factor he makes out?

Dirrell is in for a rude awakening next Saturday night. Froch will jump on him from the get go and apply the pressure.

I hope he gets the job done early as the last thing he needs is another 12 round war. I love Froch`s fights. Pure entertainment.

hitman_hatton1 wrote:surprise surprise yet another froch press release.

if only hennessy was better at negotiating with tv companies than sending out press releases.

Eh? Since the fight is on television I think it's safe to say that Hennessy has been negotiating with TV companies.

nobby_nobbins wrote:

hitman_hatton1 wrote:surprise surprise yet another froch press release.

if only hennessy was better at negotiating with tv companies than sending out press releases.

Eh? Since the fight is on television I think it's safe to say that Hennessy has been negotiating with TV companies.

indeed

i'm obviously pleased we've got the choice (unless your virgin media customers).

he should have secured a major network for this though.

if froch was maloney, hatton, hearn or warren he'd have got on sky.

guaranteed more viewers on sky.

always a press release to enjoy mind. 8)

hitman_hatton1 wrote:i'm obviously pleased we've got the choice (unless your virgin media customers).

he should have secured a major network for this though.

if froch was maloney, hatton, hearn or warren he'd have got on sky.

Obviously they're contracted to Sky.... where as Micks broadcasters have dumped boxing

If Sky turn the fight down then it's Skys fault, what's Mick going to do put a BIG red bow on it? Your anger/frustration should be directed towards ITV and Sky not Mick

Dirrell probably is the fastest guy Froch has fought but Taylor is smarter I see it being similiar to the Taylor fight Dirrell outboxing him early building up a big lead then Froch coming on strong but I think Andre will hold on and win on points

alexpaterson wrote:Dirrell probably is the fastest guy Froch has fought but Taylor is smarter I see it being similiar to the Taylor fight Dirrell outboxing him early building up a big lead then Froch coming on strong but I think Andre will hold on and win on points

change taylor to pascal ad i agree with you

nobby_nobbins wrote:

hitman_hatton1 wrote:surprise surprise yet another froch press release.

if only hennessy was better at negotiating with tv companies than sending out press releases.

Eh? Since the fight is on television I think it's safe to say that Hennessy has been negotiating with TV companies.

Its not on my TV because they havent agreed anything with Virgin, another cock up by Big Mick Hennessey aka Micky Mouse

Phenomenal-Nutrition wrote:

nobby_nobbins wrote:

hitman_hatton1 wrote:surprise surprise yet another froch press release.

if only hennessy was better at negotiating with tv companies than sending out press releases.

Eh? Since the fight is on television I think it's safe to say that Hennessy has been negotiating with TV companies.

Its not on my TV because they havent agreed anything with Virgin, another cock up by Big Mick Hennessey aka Micky Mouse

Sky will almost certainly have asked for exclusivity, Virgin will therefore have to negotiate with sky to get the feed.

Spiker wrote:I can see Dirrell having his moments though using his speed.
I expect Froch to be behind on the cards but suddenly catch up in about round 8 i reckon.

Same, Froch's tactics should revolve around being in touch with 4 or 5 rounds to go.

Anything else will be a bonus, he can't go in too confident and rely on Dirrell not being able to take his shots. Rob McCracken will have him in the fight frame of mind for the fight tho.