"I’m going to be what the crowd wants to see."
BoxingTalk:Â Andre, how is training going for your fight this Friday against Kenny Kost?
Andre Dirrell: I’ve been working really hard for this fight, and I’m in tip-top shape. It was a good training camp and I’m focused. I’m going into that ring 100% to do my thing.
BoxingTalk:Â What do you know about your opponent?
Andre Dirrell: He’s 11-2, he’s fought Andre Ward, and I know Andre handled him easily. I know he throws a lot of hooks, so I’ll keep my jab in his face, and I expect to stop him.
BoxingTalk: Most of your wins have come by knockout. What happens if you get into the ring with Kost, and realize he can take your best shot?
Andre Dirrell: I throw punches in bunches, so I’ll throw them all day if I have to and wear him out.
BoxingTalk:Â Do you feel any added pressure knowing that this fight is televised?
Andre Dirrell: It’s always a little added pressure when the fight is televised. Any boxer knows that it’s just another step up when the fight is televised, but I handle pressure very well, and I’m going to go out there and surprise a lot of people.
BoxingTalk:Â You had five fights in 2005 and five fights in 2006, are we going to you see you in the ring at least five times this year?
Andre Dirrell: Definitely, I’m trying to get as close as I can to that world championship. When I get around 18 fights then I’ll fight for the championship.
BoxingTalk: The super middleweight division has gained some momentum over the past two years. What do you feel you have to offer to your division?
Andre Dirrell: There are a lot of prospects, and knowing that I have a lot of hand speed and sharp punches, I’m going to be what the crowd wants to see.
BoxingTalk:Â What do you feel a win this Friday will do for your career?
Andre Dirrell: Just another step up. Each fight gets me that much closer to the championship.
BoxingTalk:Â What can we expect to see from you once the bell rings on Friday?
Andre Dirrell: Speed. I’m going to use my hands, and go out here and do what I do best.
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