 On 27 March 2010, Abraham fought American boxer Andre Dirrell in the second stage of the Super Six World Boxing Classic at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.At the end of round 10, Dirrell was comfortably ahead 97–92, 98–91 and 97–92 on the scorecards.In round 10, Abraham knocked Dirrell down following a straight right, but the referee ruled it a slip.