Not sure on Bute. I think Ward and Froch beat him and maybe Dirrell too. Hopkins would frustrate him and take a clear UD IMO. That's assuming Hopkins doesn't get old over night mind, he is long overdue that night when it all just goes. As for Dawson someone mentioned him using a height and reach advantage on Hopkins.... well he wouldn't have one. They are both 6'1 and I think Dawson only has 1 inch in reach on Hopkins too.

He is a fighter that I could see beating Hopkins though, he has nearly 20 years advantage on him and is a southpaw and the last man to beat Hopkins was also a southpaw. Then again Dawson is not quite Calzaghe but still the biggest threat at 175 right now IMO.