Ward's jab. speed, and left hook were key. Dawson was the one talking about how easily he could make 168 and how he'd hold both the 168 and 175 pound titles when he initially challenged Ward. I knew from the get go after the Hopkins rematch if Dawson fought Ward he'd get destroyed and he did.

Ward has this uncanny ability to just shut down another fighter's style. For such a young fighter it really is a marvel to see.