Dirrell the actor exposed by Fightcamp

[Hi-Dro]

I had a strong feeling this fight wouldn't happen. I don't want to jump to conclusions without conclusive evidence, but it's really looking bad for Dirrell. Is he making it up? It sure feels like this is some BS, but I don't think we can really judge without all the facts being in place. Like some of you say only time well tell whether Direll is an actor.

[Toe Injury]

watching that fight the night it happened, i really disliked both fighters - dirrell was clearly faking to the point of it being comedic and AA looked like he blatantly DQd himself because he was pissed about dirrell (conveniently?) slipping to a knee when he finally had him cornered

after watching it more though the factors sort of add up in AA's defense (that it was an accident)

Dirrell was already pretty much down when his hand darted up and jabbed AA in the face, AAs eye was swollen, and hed been headhunting for several rounds. It seemed like he honestly didn't register that he had a knee down, he just saw a big glove then for a split second, with his hand already ready to fire, the top of dirrell's head. Put yourself in his eyes rather than the TV angle, exhausted, and not in slow motion.

had dirrell sort of hinted weeks later that he knew what was up and he regretted it, people would have probably called the 2 fighters equal, both losing control in the heat of the moment

but now hes milking it to get out of his contract and duck fights... WWF style delayed knockout, get back up full energized raving about how you REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED! then months later reveal that you have a mysterious, also delayed, neurological injury caused by AA that will require you to avoid fighting your friend who is the favorite to beat your ass.... sorry dirrell youre too predictable

[Deep Blue 1997]

Dirrell dug himself a grave here

like everyone has said, his only real option is retirement.

[Slyboots]

Showtime's latest Fight Camp ask's more questions of Dirrell's injury than it sets out to answer. The excellent program covers the twists and turns behind each participants preparations before the next round of fights begin.

In revealing footage shot by the Fight Camp producers before Dirrell withdrew, shows some alarming comments being made by one of Dirrell's camp - his cousin Leon Lawson junior who the son of Andre's trainer.

"It's not a guarantee that we face Ward next." claimed Leon Lawson jr, almost uncannily during the opening minutes of the latest fight camp 360 episode.

"This is a business." he states candidly.

"we're 'Prize' fighters... not 'Pride' fighters.

"If they wanna dance then get that MONEY right." concluded Lawson.

The comments come out of the blue as all the participating fighters in the Showtime Super Six are contracted with agreed purses up front for their involvement. From a neutral perspective it would appear that they were under the belief that their fighter was now worth more than they originally signed up for.

Later in the show, the team visit Andre Dirrell's home to get his side of events, but when asked which doctor allegedly advised he withdraw from the event, Andre was seemingly lost for words and his family stuttered before dropping names.

Then immeadiately after the question was posed, Lawson senior declared that he wanted "Lawyers present" if they continued to ask such questions of his fighter.

The Showtime team then stated that this was an opportunity for Andre to tell the story of his withdrawal to answer su****ious critics who feel that his injury is not legit.

It a bold move, the team then asked Team Dirrell if "He was scared".

This provoked Lawson junior to again intervene and declare that whilst Andre isn't fighting, him and his team are not making money.

"I love making money." he boldy declared before quickly adding that he'd happily push forward the boxer to fight in the quest for dollar bills, but that Andre was 'family'.

Elsewhere footage of a forlorn Ken Hershman, the creator of the tournament looks dissapointed that the show has been rocked with withdrawals but valiantly declares the show will continue until it's conclusion.

Andre Ward is featured in the segment and genuinely seemed happy to lace up and fight Dirrell, adding that his withdrawal was surprising.

Can't wait to see this for myself. I can't believe this is the reality of the situation. I was actually starting to like him because he defeated AA.

[#1Assassin]

Thanks for posting this. It basically reinforces what I already knew in my gut. This guy is a total bum and should never be allowed on tv again. His style will only alienate the boxing public anyway.

Lmao@ the bold. Dance is exactly what I thought him and Ward would do in there.

Good riddance this fight fell apart, saved us the pain of having to sit through it.

speak for yourself, i love his style. him and ward is a great matchup, cant recall looking forward to a fight this much. im extremely dissapointed it didnt happen, more so than floyd-pac and wlad haye.

its funny ppl dont believe andre, his brother anthony or his trainer/uncle but they believe a little kid who doesnt even know what the hell hes talking about.