Boxing World Reacts To Anthony Dirrell Becoming New WBC 168lbs Champion

Anthony Dirrell won a technical split decision this Saturday night to claim the vacant WBC super-middleweight world title in a fight that went under the radar largely.

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Despite it being for a world title.

That said, Dirrell has now made himself a player at 168lbs with the WBC strap now in his possession and could find himself in a possible showdown with Chris Eubank Jr who also won on the same night across the pond.

Following the win, here’s what some of the boxing world have been saying about Dirrell’s win:

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#DirrellYildirim was a good scrap. Based on those 10 rds, could have gone either way. I had Dirrell up by a point. Congrats to Anthony (and he didn’t stop the fight). It was a real gash but, with two rounds left, it was a unsatisfying ending. #PBConFS1
— Lou DiBella🥊 (@loudibella) February 24, 2019

I don't agree at all with 98-92 Yildirim, but there was definitely case to be made for his deserving the win or at least a draw. Dirrell winning 6 of 10 rds feels like a bit of a stretch #DirrellYildirim #PBConFS1
— Jake Donovan (@JakeNDaBox) February 24, 2019

I like Dirrell-Benavidez. I like Plant-Benavidez too.
— Raging Babe (@RagingBabe) February 24, 2019

#Andthenew WBC Champion of the World… Anthony Dirrell!!@anthonydirrell wins by technical split decision in the 10th round after stoppage due to a headbutt.#WBC #Boxing #GreenBelt #Champion #DirrellYildirim pic.twitter.com/KotnGFT0US
— World Boxing Council (@WBCBoxing) February 24, 2019

Here’s one of the best moments of the fight: