I think Ward wins this one just for the reason that Dawson is easy to unsettle and won't use the advantage he has.
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I think Ward wins this one just for the reason that Dawson is easy to unsettle and won't use the advantage he has.
I think ward wins because he adapts whereas Dawson fights a static fight. I believe if ward comes on the inside he wins. Lord knows he can kick butt on the inside, sure he's no Tony but he's better than the rest.
No go for me. Locations being discussed are Atlantic City and LA, for September. (I suppose I'd maybe do LA.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
Frankly, I think Oakland is the only logical place for it. Ward has a good fanbase there from what I've heard, and Dawson lacks a fanbase. I'm not sure it is the type of fight that does well in Vegas. Maybe though. Ringside in Oakland for Ward-Dawson would be brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by shzaI've wanted this fight since the Super 6 ended. I was really leaning in favor of Dawson before, but I'm finding myself more and more persuaded by people pointing to Ward's incredible level of determination and will to win. I still do think Dawson has nearly all of the physical and athletic advantages -- speed, power, height, reach, reflexes. It's about as close to a 50/50 I can think of at the elite levels.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratIt's a good tactical fight. I know some aren't excited about the style match-up, but I disagree. They should do it in Oakland in the fall.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
And if they make it in Oakland, I will be at ringside for sure.
I'm against it, there must be Ward-Bute & Dawson-the winner of Cloud/Pascal.....THEN Ward & Dawson can fightQuote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
Now that you've made that requirement clear, I'm sure HBO will abandon this plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongI'm against it, there must be Ward-Bute & Dawson-the winner of Cloud/Pascal.....THEN Ward & Dawson can fightQuote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
They're talking about doing this less than a month after the Cloud/Pascal fight, btw. Zero scheduling conflict there. And Froche and Bute have a rematch clause, so no conflict there either. These guys would otherwise be marking time.
Fight is in Oakland after all. Tix went on sale today -- just bought mine. I'll be ringside for this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by shzaNo go for me. Locations being discussed are Atlantic City and LA, for September. (I suppose I'd maybe do LA.)Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratFrankly, I think Oakland is the only logical place for it. Ward has a good fanbase there from what I've heard, and Dawson lacks a fanbase. I'm not sure it is the type of fight that does well in Vegas. Maybe though. Ringside in Oakland for Ward-Dawson would be brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by shzaI've wanted this fight since the Super 6 ended. I was really leaning in favor of Dawson before, but I'm finding myself more and more persuaded by people pointing to Ward's incredible level of determination and will to win. I still do think Dawson has nearly all of the physical and athletic advantages -- speed, power, height, reach, reflexes. It's about as close to a 50/50 I can think of at the elite levels.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratIt's a good tactical fight. I know some aren't excited about the style match-up, but I disagree. They should do it in Oakland in the fall.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
And if they make it in Oakland, I will be at ringside for sure.