So now that Pascal is injured.

lol it's not impossible if HBO is willing to put up money for the fight. You don't think Cloud would give up his belt to fight Dawson if it came down to that? You're crazy. HBO has already stated they are interested in this fight, so it makes sense. From what I heard from the Canadians, Pascal is not expected to be back in the ring until June. It looks like Cloud or Hopkins is now a possibility.

I think Dawson would beat Hopkins but I wouldn't be surprised if this fight doesn't take place. Hopkins still wants Jones and I think he'd rather have Jones than Dawson. If Jones doesn't wanna fight, then it could be made.

Also, if Hopkins isn't an option for whatever reasons, I think there is no choice for Chad but to finally fight Tavoris Cloud. That would be an excellent match-up imo. Impossible, too much politics for that to happen. Tavoris is the IBF champion and also Yusfah Mack and Glen Johnson is fighting for an IBF eliminator. If Dawson beats Cloud he can possibly fight Glen Johnson for the third time. No Dawson should stick to fighting Pascal, if Pascal needs rest, than he should fight Hopkins.