What a strange and gripping fight. DeGale had a superb first three rounds then let Dirrell win 5 of the next 6 by doing nothing and boxing of the back foot when controlled aggression had served him so well. I had it even after 10 and then Dirrell repeated DeGale's mistake by taking his foot of...
It's a cracking card but I can't help but feel ripped off by Sky and Matchroom. I pay a large monthly fee for a sports package plus £12 per month for Box Nation. I can understand Mayweather vs Pacquiao or Groves vs Froch 2 as they captured the imagination and were big fights. Outside of hardcore...
As mentioned a genuine 50/50 fight but I edge towards De Gale even in America.
I question Dirrell's desire as he should have had more belief against Froch and he would have won, that being said I still think Frich was the beneficiary of a home town decision in that one.
Then against Abraham...