Dawson is definitely a talent but to be fair there is nobody at lightheavyeight these days.

He's come in as and taken control of what biologically was probably the oldest division in boxing, Tarver and Johnson are both 40, Jones Jr is almost 40, Hopkins is 43, Calzaghe is 36 and the 'young threat'.

I think Dawson definitely has potential but he certainly got into the division at the right time.

Whether Pavlik could carry his punch that far I don't know.

Pavlik and Joe are obviously the fights he would want but I highly doubt Calzaghe would pit his perfect record against a young, talented, naturally bigger kid like Dawson, let's face it that fight will never ever happen.

Pavlik though if he gets past Hopkins will likely step up and try and chase the big fights.

This isn't a criticism of Calzaghe, he's just 10 years further on than Pavlik and wants to mega fights against the established names rather than a young lion on the up for less money and more risk. For Pavlik though its all about the glory right now so if he beats Hopkins then I guess Dawson might be on his radar for the future.