Dawson vs Ward

[erics44]

Anyway you look at it, this is the top guy at 168 fighting the top guy at 175. The only problem with the fight is that Dawson had to come down to 168. Otherwise, If Ward beat Dawson at 175, we might be talking about a new p4p kingpin. Still, these two guys are among the most talented in boxing. I'm excited about it. I'm probably more excited about Junior vs. Zoolander and Nishioka vs. Donaire, but that is just a personal preference. Ward v. Dawson might be more significant than either.

its at super middleweight? never

[Majesty]

Isn't Dawson the guy that said he can make 168 and thinks he can beat Andre Ward?

[erics44]

Isn't Dawson the guy that said he can make 168 and thinks he can beat Andre Ward?

i dunno, is that how it went?

im a bit dissapointed either way

[Majesty]

Isn't Dawson the guy that said he can make 168 and thinks he can beat Andre Ward?

i dunno, is that how it went?

im a bit dissapointed either way

I think when Dawson called out Ward he was saying "I can make 168 and I believe I can beat him, Andre Ward, let's do this!"

I think Dawson wants a chance to take Ward's title, not the other way around. If he truly CAN make 168 as easily as he says, it's the best situation for him, if Ward beats him, he can then say "well I was drained, it wasn't so easy" and he keeps his light heavyweight title. If he wins he can say "I just wanted to prove im the best at 175 and 168, no one can beat me I can defend both titles!" etc. And claim he's undisputed at 175 and 168. So he wins either way. So if he can make 168 as easily as he says he can, I can see why he'd do that.

[erics44]

Isn't Dawson the guy that said he can make 168 and thinks he can beat Andre Ward?

i dunno, is that how it went?

im a bit dissapointed either way

I think when Dawson called out Ward he was saying "I can make 168 and I believe I can beat him, Andre Ward, let's do this!"

I think Dawson wants a chance to take Ward's title, not the other way around. If he truly CAN make 168 as easily as he says, it's the best situation for him, if Ward beats him, he can then say "well I was drained, it wasn't so easy" and he keeps his light heavyweight title. If he wins he can say "I just wanted to prove im the best at 175 and 168, no one can beat me I can defend both titles!" etc. And claim he's undisputed at 175 and 168. So he wins either way. So if he can make 168 as easily as he says he can, I can see why he'd do that.

he always seemed big at light heavy to me, id be suprised if he did make the weight easily

if he makes it healthily then id be tempted to bet his way

[IamInuit]

I believe the line between 168 and 175 to be a narrow one. Most 168 pounders today are light heavyweights. Seven pounds is just not that much this high up. I think it is however a little tougher to shed after 7 years. Its probably why Dawson tried to negotiate 170. Tbh I kind of think Ward showed a lack of balls by not agreeing to that. I mean he would not be defending his title but so what? Its not like if Dawson wins he's going to defend it. Looking forward to this pugilistic tutorial. Cant see either getting stopped.