I am going with my head. There is a reason why Hopkins has been avoiding Dawson for three years, he wanted none of Dawson after Dawson beat Adamek,Tarver, and Johnson. I can understand why Hopkins wants to fight Dawson now, but Dawson will look like his old self again.
Hopkins has lateral movement, but he's not a mover like Pascal who's unorthodox way of boxing gave Dawson problems. He is also slower than Dawson.
You talk about Dawson's low punch output, but in his last fight he was throwing 50-60 punches a round. Hopkins has a work-rate of a grandpa compared to Dawson.
I promise you, Dawson will win no more than 2 rounds.
I see you are Chad Dawson fan, with that being said, you are going with you heart instead of your head. If you watched his fights very close you will see that he has trouble with fighters with lateral movements and that are slick. Hopkins has that time 10. Hopkins has only lost (controversial at that) to fighters that throw a lot of punches and Dawson punch output is nowhere near the guys he has lost to.
I am going with my head. There is a reason why Hopkins has been avoiding Dawson for three years, he wanted none of Dawson after Dawson beat Adamek,Tarver, and Johnson. I can understand why Hopkins wants to fight Dawson now, but Dawson will look like his old self again.
Hopkins has lateral movement, but he's not a mover like Pascal who's unorthodox way of boxing gave Dawson problems. He is also slower than Dawson.
You talk about Dawson's low punch output, but in his last fight he was throwing 50-60 punches a round. Hopkins has a work-rate of a grandpa compared to Dawson.
It's a possibility. Dawson has very fast hands, he's very accurate, and Hopkins will get hit a lot come October 15, I can guarantee you that.
I see you are Chad Dawson fan, with that being said, you are going with you heart instead of your head. If you watched his fights very close you will see that he has trouble with fighters with lateral movements and that are slick. Hopkins has that time 10. Hopkins has only lost (controversial at that) to fighters that throw a lot of punches and Dawson punch output is nowhere near the guys he has lost to.
Roflmao @ Dawson TKOing Hopkins!!!!
It's a possibility. Dawson has very fast hands, he's very accurate, and Hopkins will get hit a lot come October 15, I can guarantee you that.
1.Judah over Khan because of footwork, power, and his new found defense.
2. MAYWEATHER over Ortiz because the only advantage I see that Ortiz has over Mayweather is power. Mayweather has demonstrated that taller fighters don't necessarily spell trouble. The southpaw stance might give Floyd some shaky moments early but Floyd either by UD or late stoppage.
3.Pacquiao over Marquez because although I thought Marquez more than held his own in the first 2 fights (possibly winning one or both.) But at this stage in each man's career, I believe it is Pacquiao who has improved the most. I don't believe JMM will be able to handle Manny's pressure this time.
4. Cotto beats slow Margarito without cement in his gloves. Cotto is a world champ these days and Margarito is a has-been.
5. Ward beats Froch because of smart boxing. I must take my hat off to the Englishman who has been demonstrating MUCH better defense lately than was the case earlier in his career. Froch has a big power edge but I don't see Froch being able to handle Andre on the inside and I think Andre has better footwork.
6. Hopkins beats Dawson because IMO, Dawson is "wet behind the ears" so to speak. Hopkins knows every trick in the book and I don't think Bad Chad sends him into retirement.
Dawson will give Hopkins a boxing lesson. Hopkins in many of his fights the last six years have looked sloppy, his skills have declined, and I think Dawson will expose him for that.
Judah over Kahn
Ortiz over Mayweather
Pacquiao over Marquez
Cotto over Margerito
Ward over Froch
Hopkins over Dawson
Disagree big time, Dawson hasn't looked good in his last couple fights, that's true. That's just Dawson being lazy in training and lazy in the ring, he has other problems too, but I don't know what it is.
It's different now because he has Emmanuel Steward in his corner, and when Dawson is motivated he will kick some ass, just like he showed against Adamek and Tarver (1st fight).
Mayweather > Ortiz - Ortiz will get picked a part from the 4th round on... Look for TKO 8 via doctor/corner stoppage...
Pac > Marquez - This "new & improved" version of Pac is too much... TKO 4
Margarito > Cotto - Margarito will still go to the body. Cotto doesn't hold enough to slow Marg down. Marg SD..
Ward > Froch - Ward to technically sound. Ward via UD 119 - 109
Dawson > Hopkins - Hopkins has been seriously hurt in his last 2 fights. Dawson will finish him off. Dawson TKO 11.
Roflmao @ Dawson TKOing Hopkins!!!!
Judah over Kahn: Disagree, Jab, discipline, speed, workrate
Ortiz over Mayweather: Disagree, Experience, straight right, too open,
Pacquiao over Marquez: Agree, Better, right hook counter, power
Cotto over Margerito: Agree, more experienced, learned some lessons
Ward over Froch: Disagree, lack of power the Froch Jab, will and power
Hopkins over Dawson: Agree, the old man still got it.
I will be the first to admit I was right.
One down five to go.
Zag super Judah will murk Amir Kahn tonight!!! Can wait!!!
I will be the first one to admit that I was wrong in my prediction and I will take what ever you guys throw at me. Zab did what he always do and that's fold under pressure. Damn, and I really believed he changed.
Judah over Kahn: Disagree, Jab, discipline, speed, workrate
Ortiz over Mayweather: Disagree, Experience, straight right, too open,
Pacquiao over Marquez: Agree, Better, right hook counter, power
Cotto over Margerito: Agree, more experienced, learned some lessons
Ward over Froch: Disagree, lack of power the Froch Jab, will and power
Hopkins over Dawson: Agree, the old man still got it.
I disagree because Khan is going to pummel Zab Judah.
I disagree because Mayweather is going to easily deal with the game and legit Ortiz because he is a much better fighter.
The rest I agree with other than Cotto-Margarito where I am still undecided.
Khan > Judah - Judah is rated for being in with big names.. but he lost every time
Mayweather > Ortiz - Victor just not good enough to test Foyd PERIOD
Pacman > JMM - Marquez best days long behind him
Cotto > Margarito - Time for the cheater to pay his due
Froch > Ward - TKO with Ward way ahead on points
Hopkins ? Dawson - Dont know, Don't care..yawn
Judah over Kahn
Ortiz over Mayweather
Pacquiao over Marquez
Cotto over Margerito
Ward over Froch
Hopkins over Dawson
I've got
Khan
Mayweather
Pacquiao
Margarito
Ward
Dawson
No lol Marquez > Pacquaio
agreed, and it's still an IF whether Zab can get his shots off and not get gun-shy. I will never pick against Mayweather either lol. I agree with all the other predictions tho.
Judah over Kahn
Ortiz over Mayweather
Pacquiao over Marquez
Cotto over Margerito
Ward over Froch
Hopkins over Dawson
Disagree, Khan is gonna butcher Judah.
Disagree, I think Ortiz has what it takes to challenge Floyd and even put him in real danger at times. I think Floyd will start to pull ahead and wear Ortiz down as fight goes on though.
Agree, Pac should have an advantage at this weight and point in their careers.
Agree, Margarito is coming off a couple of beatings, Cottos is looking sharp.
Agree, Ward wins a close decision in an exciting, tough fight.
Agree, Hopkins is still too crafty for these guys.
you don't necessarily win fights based on courage. Look at Arturo Gatti. Look at Ricky Hatton.
He will need something technically and strategically to win this fight. What is it? What will he expose in Mayweather to win this fight.
relentless pressure southpaw with a decent inside game and lots of power either Ortiz proves Floyd really struggles against south paws and pressure fighter or that Myth gets debunked