Dawson vs Ward

[IamInuit]

Disagree with those who figure this to be a stinker.

I'm afraid, if they were fighting in my back garden , I would draw the blinds.

Lol that's cool man. Each to their own. I mean I like the Chacon/Limon battles as much as the next guy but I also enjoy a nice boxing match thrown in and that's how I see this one playing out. I don't see any Ibragimov/Briggs type bore fest here.

[bigstinkybug]

i'm expecting a great fight... too much talent to be a snoozer. I've been posting on Scully's board for 7 years or so..scully is Dawson's trainer...super guy. if u guys aren't familiar with John Scully,... just saying.. the guy is as solid as they come... real gent.
U guys have a great board here... but feel free to visit ice man scully's board... they don't post as much as here..but real smart guys...

[Dia bando]

Disagree with those who figure this to be a stinker.

I'm afraid, if they were fighting in my back garden , I would draw the blinds.

Lol that's cool man. Each to their own. I mean I like the Chacon/Limon battles as much as the next guy but I also enjoy a nice boxing match thrown in and that's how I see this one playing out. I don't see any Ibragimov/Briggs type bore fest here.

I do appreciate a nice boxing match, but I feel there styles will not gel ,Ward is very dirty with his head
it's not unlike watching Hopkins, Dawson has all the tools, but most of the time fights like a tool , both
can fight very negative. I'm off I will open the blinds, I want a look a pig may be flying over the back garden.

[bigstinkybug]

I agree... There is that chsnce or a borefest. I think u hit it right on the head... Ward is a dirty as they come and Dawson has the talent but lacks fighting spirit... Still, if these two meet, how can u not see it?

[Rantcatrat]

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.

[armin]

I know a lot a people don't like watching ward, I don't mind his style other than when he's butting people but I don't view him as borring. Dawson on the other hand is just really frustrating to watch to me and I think ward beats him, dawson seems to dial it in far to often.

[beenKOed]

I don't know if you guys have noticed that Dawson and Ward are both very serious guys. I don't think I've seen Dawson smile, ever. Ward, being a SOG and all, isn't one to laugh, joke and carry on foolishly much either. What I'm saying is this fight is going to be an intense battle. Both these men will be well conditioned, well prepared mentally and eager to have their hands raised. This isn't going to be just another fight for either one. If you don't watch this fight you might be sorry.

[captainanddew]

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.

Dawson said multiple times that he could make 168. So Ward said fine.

[Hulk]

i'm expecting a great fight... too much talent to be a snoozer. I've been posting on Scully's board for 7 years or so..scully is Dawson's trainer...super guy. if u guys aren't familiar with John Scully,... just saying.. the guy is as solid as they come... real gent.
U guys have a great board here... but feel free to visit ice man scully's board... they don't post as much as here..but real smart guys...

Scully used to post here I think.

He also cordially talked crap to me on facebook one time before the first Hopkins vs. Dawson fight.

[Spicoli]

Looking forward to this one really. Regardless of style, best fighting the best just sign me up. I actually see Dawson as more 'boring' as a ward who can be a very crafty cuss. Once it does get going I think Dawson will be gratefeul he had rounds with Hopkins, it will suit him well style wise. I have a sneaking suspicion though Ward will put on a show vs Dawson and take it on the cards.

On a side note I read that actor Nick cannon (?) will be the ring announcer I do hope Michael buffer manages to throws a stool at him and yell "get outta my house"

[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