Thread: I'm semi looking forward to Dawson/Ward

It may not be full of drama but it will be a nice fight to watch from a purely pugilistic standpoint. It may be a much better contest then most expect. Not sure how Dawsons stamina will hold out since he's been at 175 for the past 7 years but I do believe we are in for a boxing match. Ward will probably switch hit a lot in this fight I suspect as he did with Kessler. Some people are board stiff unless a knockout is likely or a fighter essentially dominating another. I am not one of these fans and appreciate a good technical boxing match the few times they actually happen.

No dog in the fight but Ward on points. Most likely a UD. I see its essentially in his home town again.

I'm looking forward to it as well, it should be a real chess match and the best tactical clash there has been in a long while imo. I'm thinking the weight might really affect Dawsons already iffy stamina, and if he weren't so damn lazy at times I'd have it a complete toss up. I'm picking Ward to take this just based on workrate and tenacity, because really those are his only clear advantages imo. Dawson is a little bigger, and definetly has an edge in speed as well as a better jab. It would be great if Dawson won, as he'd match up very well with Froch, Kessler or Dirrell assuming he plans to stay at 168 afterwards. I'd think he would beat all 3 assuming the weight still suits him, but this fight will tell for sure.

I smell some textbook snoozer. Neeext.....!!

There's probably a UFC card on or something

A semi is the most excitement this fight could generate

I'm looking forward to the fight, im looking forward to seeing Ward in action again. I think he's too much for Dawson though, I'm thinking who is going to step up and beat the man?? Dawson is the strongest challenge out there at the momment for Ward though with him coming down in weight. I think it will be a good fight to watch.

I received my ringside tickets last week. I am definitely looking forward to this one -- I've been saying this was the most competitive opponent for Ward since halfway through the Super Six.

dawson looks anemic at his proper fighting weight. i don't expect much from him when he comes in drained.

plus his title isn't on the line so he has less incentive to dig deep. he isn't very inspiring even when his own title is up for grabs.

i expect the worst "big" fight of the year. hope i'm wrong cause i'll be watching.

You might be semi looking but I'm ecstatic. It will be a great technical fight though I'm sure in terms of volume of punches it wouldn't break any records.

But the question is, does it give you a semi?

It's got Bradley-Alexander written all over it, right down to HBO getting excited over it. It's even going to be PPV apparently. HBO think they're going to build a new star. Neither guy has any charisma or a particularly exciting fighting style nor does either guy ever knock people out on a regular basis. It looks like the new head of HBO boxing is trying to outdumb the previous one.

(Having said that it'll now probably be FOTY with a tenth rounf one-punch KO.)

Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing

It's got Bradley-Alexander written all over it, right down to HBO getting excited over it. It's even going to be PPV apparently. HBO think they're going to build a new star. Neither guy has any charisma or a particularly exciting fighting style nor does either guy ever knock people out on a regular basis. It looks like the new head of HBO boxing is trying to outdumb the previous one.

(Having said that it'll now probably be FOTY with a tenth rounf one-punch KO.)

Hopefully Ward being the one getting KTFO. I still haven't forgiven him for schooling Froch

I don't see Dawson KOing anyone out there. I like Ward and I understand why that SoG thing would rub a lot of people the wrong way as it did me but at the end of the day he's seems to be a fun lax guy who is masterful technician in the ring.

I am really looking forward to this fight and hope it is on over here on Box Nation. Ward is a quality fighter and is so good he leaves Bute/Kessler/Froch to fight amongst themselves just to challenge him. Hope he comprehensively beats Dawson who needs to beat top fighters to earn the big money and acclaim that he desires so much.

A stinker of a fight. Dawson simply won't do enough. 168 is a bad idea.