A couple of things....
#1 Chad Dawson is not a smart fighter, neither is he technically sound. If he was either he'd use his height and reach and lure opponents in to counter punches. He doesn't, he digs his shoulder in and then pushes off to create space to work with. His defense is ok, but the tactics he uses are beyond moronic.

#2 I'd rather sandpaper my nipples off than watch these two fight