Very impressed with Bad Chad DAWSON! He is an awesome fighter. Granted he is a little rough around the edges,he fought possibly the best fighter in the division,certainly in the top 3 and put a beat down on him. He began to grow over confident when he got clocked,but that was him following Mayweather Snrs advice(Mayweather told him to go after Adamek),he should have just continued to box but

he has a great jab.
works head and body
can counter punch off the ropes and lead.
his hand speed is awesome!

Granted he is still only 24,and will continue to improve,even when he got knocked down,he showed great poise to survive,holding on and it also showed he is good at following his corners' instructions.Obviously he would get picked apart by B Hop NOW but he would still be no easy fight for Hopkins. No way. The handspeed,the jab and those ripping bodyshots were awesome! I've only seen him once before,he looked good but yesterday,he did it on a world stage. Stylistically too,as a southpaw who was originally right handed,he is a nightmare for anyone in the division as he has power! He should keep Mayweather senior too,they seem to have a good rapport and with more concentration,focus and drive,this kid is going places.

He should be given HUGE kudos for fighting a warrior in Adamek. ALOT of peeps though Adamek would be too much,too soon for Chad.Mick,you nailed this one!! You've been talking about this kid for ages!