7, Dawson could carry his power from 168-200 lbs. I think Dawson could knock Cunningham down. He hasnt looked like a KO hitter due to him fighting guys with great chins in his last couple of fights: Tarver, Johnson, Adamek. I havent seen (m)any guys being able to fair better than Dawson did.
I believe Dawson is only the second man with a knockdown against Tarver. Granted it really wasn't much of a knockdown, but it is still telling. I'd rate Dawson's power at about a 7. Remember he knocked down Adamek with a body shot too, not an easy task.
About right. I was gonna say 7, but 6 is fine.
He's not a KO guy but he's definitely got enough pop to keep guys honest, and even to hurt some guys. Plus he's so fast that he can KO a guy with a punch that he just doesn't see coming, they're the most dangerous.