Ward VS Dawson in the works....

[Manos de Piedra]

I think Ward wins this one just for the reason that Dawson is easy to unsettle and won't use the advantage he has.

[DavilaJones]

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.

[shza]

The only thing that leads me to believe Dawson has a chance is that Ward hasn't used a new game plan in something like his last five fights so it gives Dawson a really good odds at getting the right tactics in place.


Good fight though ... I hope some of the other SMW's move up too.

It'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.

I'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.

And if they make it in Oakland, I will be at ringside for sure.

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.

No go for me. Locations being discussed are Atlantic City and LA, for September. (I suppose I'd maybe do LA.)

[El Kabong]

HBO is interested in the fight.

Dawson has physical advantages over Ward, as long as the weight drain doesn't hurt him too much if they fight at a catch weight.

I'm against it, there must be Ward-Bute & Dawson-the winner of Cloud/Pascal.....THEN Ward & Dawson can fight

[shza]

HBO is interested in the fight.

Dawson has physical advantages over Ward, as long as the weight drain doesn't hurt him too much if they fight at a catch weight.

I'm against it, there must be Ward-Bute & Dawson-the winner of Cloud/Pascal.....THEN Ward & Dawson can fight

Now that you've made that requirement clear, I'm sure HBO will abandon this plan.

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.

[shza]

The only thing that leads me to believe Dawson has a chance is that Ward hasn't used a new game plan in something like his last five fights so it gives Dawson a really good odds at getting the right tactics in place.


Good fight though ... I hope some of the other SMW's move up too.

It'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.

I'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.

And if they make it in Oakland, I will be at ringside for sure.

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.

No go for me. Locations being discussed are Atlantic City and LA, for September. (I suppose I'd maybe do LA.)

Fight is in Oakland after all. Tix went on sale today -- just bought mine. I'll be ringside for this one.