When I crossed paths with super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell a few weeks back at the Mayweather Boxing Club, he insisted that he was only going to be in Las Vegas for a few days handling some business before heading home to Flint, Michigan.
It turns out that Dirrell, a former title challenger with a 20-1 record with 14 knockouts, has decided to stay around a little bit longer than expected. The main reason, insists the 28-year old, is that he was taken aback by the intensity and camaraderie in his friend Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s ongoing training camp as he prepares for a May 5th date with Puerto Rico?s Miguel Cotto.
Dirrell has been far from a spectator, however, as he too has been putting in rigorous work inside of Floyd?s personal facility, most recently having engaged in a wildly-entertaining sparring session with undefeated prospect Badou Jack amidst much clamor from those in attendance.
