Does Chad Dawson have the heart to beat Hopkins

[captainanddew]

If Dawson won the first 2 mins of a round clearly, then he is more than happy to stink up the joint for the final minute
If Dawson won the first 3-4 rounds pretty clearly, he'll definitely take an entire round off

He is content to outbox a guy to a comfortable 8-4 or 9-3 decision.

Against BHOP he is going to have to want it because BHOP will do anything to win the fight and stay relevant.

We'll find out soon enough if he really wants it.

[Spicoli]

I think Cap hit it pretty clean. His desire and fire in the belly are already in question before the bell rings vs Hopkins. Something that comes with a price.

Big to me is Dawson loves to downshift in fights and does not press advantages. He coasts and likes to look to control pace on his terms. He backs, he slides, he settles... he is fighting Hopkins who is a scribe in that exact thing. You can't out Bernard Bernard no matter what his age. Dawson has to come out of his comfort zone, initiate attack and come to terms to getting out thought and hit a few early & often if he has any hope what so ever. He should have listened to Manny. I think the last Hopkins I saw schools him.

[Mars_ax]

I think Cap hit it pretty clean. His desire and fire in the belly are already in question before the bell rings vs Hopkins. Something that comes with a price.

Big to me is Dawson loves to downshift in fights and does not press advantages. He coasts and likes to look to control pace on his terms. He backs, he slides, he settles... he is fighting Hopkins who is a scribe in that exact thing. You can't out Bernard Bernard no matter what his age. Dawson has to come out of his comfort zone, initiate attack and come to terms to getting out thought and hit a few early & often if he has any hope what so ever. He should have listened to Manny. I think the last Hopkins I saw schools him.

I'm not so sure Hopkins schools Dawson, but I figure Hopkins' performance will stink a little less then what Chad's does, and Hop will get the nod in a boring fight that will not be pleasing to boxing fans.

And I agree, firing Manny was idiotic, like I said on another thread, Dawson likely fired Manny because Manny was jumping his ass about being lethargic in fights, and trying to get him motivated for Hopkins.

[Leighton]

I think Cap hit it pretty clean. His desire and fire in the belly are already in question before the bell rings vs Hopkins. Something that comes with a price.

Big to me is Dawson loves to downshift in fights and does not press advantages. He coasts and likes to look to control pace on his terms. He backs, he slides, he settles... he is fighting Hopkins who is a scribe in that exact thing. You can't out Bernard Bernard no matter what his age. Dawson has to come out of his comfort zone, initiate attack and come to terms to getting out thought and hit a few early & often if he has any hope what so ever. He should have listened to Manny. I think the last Hopkins I saw schools him.

I'm not so sure Hopkins schools Dawson, but I figure Hopkins' performance will stink a little less then what Chad's does, and Hop will get the nod in a boring fight that will not be pleasing to boxing fans.

And I agree, firing Manny was idiotic, like I said on another thread, Dawson likely fired Manny because Manny was jumping his ass about being lethargic in fights, and trying to get him motivated for Hopkins.

Who is Dawson with now?

[Galaxy]

I think Bernard will out hustle Dawson & do enough to win

[Ant Live]

Just wondering! Where is B-Hop at on the P4P list? And if he wins, IMPRESSIVELY, how high do he go?

[Pugilistic]

I think Cap hit it pretty clean. His desire and fire in the belly are already in question before the bell rings vs Hopkins. Something that comes with a price.

Big to me is Dawson loves to downshift in fights and does not press advantages. He coasts and likes to look to control pace on his terms. He backs, he slides, he settles... he is fighting Hopkins who is a scribe in that exact thing. You can't out Bernard Bernard no matter what his age. Dawson has to come out of his comfort zone, initiate attack and come to terms to getting out thought and hit a few early & often if he has any hope what so ever. He should have listened to Manny. I think the last Hopkins I saw schools him.

I'm not so sure Hopkins schools Dawson, but I figure Hopkins' performance will stink a little less then what Chad's does, and Hop will get the nod in a boring fight that will not be pleasing to boxing fans.

And I agree, firing Manny was idiotic, like I said on another thread, Dawson likely fired Manny because Manny was jumping his ass about being lethargic in fights, and trying to get him motivated for Hopkins.

Who is Dawson with now?

He is with former trainer John Scully. Winky Wright is also apart of his new team according to this article.

Dawson Brings in Scully, Winky Wright For Steward - Boxing News

[Pugilistic]

Dawson has tremendous skills and if he can have his mind right like he did against Adamek and Tarver (1st fight), he will cause Hopkins hell.

The problem is, he is easily thrown of his fight plan. It's like he gets bored and he does take rounds off which is a bad idea against Hopkins.

Any mental lapses against X and he will make you pay for it.

I expect a close fight and i'm a big fan of both fighters so may the best man win.

[Rantcatrat]

Dawson has tremendous skills and if he can have his mind right like he did against Adamek and Tarver (1st fight), he will cause Hopkins hell.

The problem is, he is easily thrown of his fight plan. It's like he gets bored and he does take rounds off which is a bad idea against Hopkins.

Any mental lapses against X and he will make you pay for it.

I expect a close fight and i'm a big fan of both fighters so may the best man win.

For all this talk of Bhop making people pay, when was the last time Bhop ko'd anyone? Oscar in 04'. I don't think Bhop has the punch to really stop anyone of note at light heavyweight. Bad Chad has the ability to dominate Bhop, but I lean toward Bhop here. It's not his heart that is Chad's problem it's his mind. He doesn't have the mental stamina for 12 rounds even if he has the physical tools.