Ward-Dawson approved for September 8th

Well there were hardly any opponents for Dawson other than the winner of Kessler/Green and Shumenov/Ornelas. Pascal/Cloud was too long of a wait. Ward didn't have have too many options either. True. I am glad he called out Ward, but I just think it was a bad move to outright say he would go down to 168. I still think it is an enticing fight, but would have been awesome if they met at a middle ground and even better if Ward wanted to look like a boss and move up to 175, would be easier for him to avoid Bute that way anyways

I been saying for years that Andre Ward is scared to death of going to 175. He sure as hell ain't doing it against the best LHW in the world.

where at ? has to be oakland ..either guy cant sell tix

Cause Dawson is stupid and never should have said it lol, Ward is just taking advantage of Dawson's stupidity. I can tell right away from how Dawson speaks he is not an intelligent dude at all. He said he would go to 168 because it is the biggest fight he could be in. They should have at least done a catchweight at 170 that would help make it a bit more fair Well there were hardly any opponents for Dawson other than the winner of Kessler/Green and Shumenov/Ornelas. Pascal/Cloud was too long of a wait. Ward didn't have have too many options either.

Ya I read this too. Ward is a pretty big guy, seen how he walks around lately? Looks to me about 185-190 for sure. Some poster on here has a sig pic of him with Floyd and he looks huge. He's not that big Floyd is just a midget. I heard a interview with Ward where he said he doesn't really cut weight. He loses some weight during camp but just naturally as he gets in top shape, a few pounds. There's no way he walks around above 180.

One of the highest level fights possible

I don't know why you slight Ward for the fight being at 175 (I rather it be there myself) when Dawson is the one that said he would move down to 168. Cause Dawson is stupid and never should have said it lol, Ward is just taking advantage of Dawson's stupidity. I can tell right away from how Dawson speaks he is not an intelligent dude at all. He said he would go to 168 because it is the biggest fight he could be in. They should have at least done a catchweight at 170 that would help make it a bit more fair

I don't know why you slight Ward for the fight being at 175 (I rather it be there myself) when Dawson is the one that said he would move down to 168.

Ward fought at LHW (178lbs) as an amateur when he was still a teenager. Ya I read this too. Ward is a pretty big guy, seen how he walks around lately? Looks to me about 185-190 for sure. Some poster on here has a sig pic of him with Floyd and he looks huge.

I agree with Dawson having to come down. By all intents and purposes, you are the challenger. There's no reason why Ward should have to go up to 175 to fight him. Especially if he doesn't need to. Dawson will go in there around 177 on Fight Night anyway. Either way, its a good fight. Ward fought at LHW (178lbs) as an amateur when he was still a teenager.

I agree with Dawson having to come down. By all intents and purposes, you are the challenger. There's no reason why Ward should have to go up to 175 to fight him. Especially if he doesn't need to. Dawson will go in there around 177 on Fight Night anyway. Either way, its a good fight. Ya but wouldn't Ward look like a badass if he was like **** it ill come up and fight him at 175? It would make a big statement that he thinks he is the best and no one is fuc*ing with him

Righto. Ward-dawson on for sat sept 8 baby!— Michael Woods (@Woodsy1069) May 15, 2012

BS...what a joke....at 168 and probably in Cali with Cali judges....:nonono:

I hope it's true, although I don't like 168 Dawson is the one that opened his mouth and said he'd do it. This is the type of fight I want Ward to fight if he wasn't going to fight Bute right away.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1184181-andre-ward-chad-dawson-wbc-title-bout-approved-for-september-8 I must say, I'm a bit upset with Ward on this one. Even though it's a good/solid fight, it would have meant much more at 175 lbs or even a CW from 170-172. I just hope Dawson doesn't struggle to make 168, and I hope it doesn't f**k up his performance. I don't know why Chad said he'd go to 168, and not sure why Ward doesn't just fight him at 175 or even a CW from 170-172 would be better. Good/solid fight, could have been better anywhere from 170-175 though.Thanks for the good news. I hope it's true. To me the weight is perfect. Dawson challenged Ward so he should come to Ward's weight,not the other way around. Dawson said he will be at full strenth at 168 so I see no reason not to believe him. Anything over 168 and only the light heavyweight tittle is at stake. At 168 Dawson can take Ward's tittle and if Ward wins he gets Dawson's tittle since both will be under 175. The winner gets to choose which tittle they wish to keep. Also Ward is rated #5 pfp. by Ring and Dawson is rated #10 pfp. If Dawson beats him at 168 it will raise his pfp. rating. Ward did nothing wrong. He just accepted Dawson's challenge. If Dawson stays on the outside as much as possible and uses his reach, and fast accurate combination punches I think he will beat Ward.

Same here. At 175: A fight. From 170-172: B+/A- fight. At 168: B fight. Ward should have agreed to go to 175 to win the lineal title at 175, then he'd already have 2 lineal titles this early on. Ward should have acted more like Floyd this time around, and go up in weight to win the title. It means more when you do that. It'd still be a solid win for Ward if he were to beat Dawson, but no the huge or great win it'd be at 175. This would be the PERFECT time. Dawson is beatable at either weight, so I don't know why he disregarded this chance. Dawson is the one who benefits most cuz he's the one taking the risk. Sure, he put himself in this vulnerable situation, but Ward took the bait. Dawson said he can make 168, but he looks like a big LHW to me. Losing 7 pounds will most likely affect his performance, and he only has himself to blame.

168 is bullsh1t Dawson is a huge Lhw he will be drained

Dawson has had a ton of fights at SMW and even MW. You have to be fair both ways and remember that Dawson called him out, Ward is the bigger name, and Ward has other guys to fight. He dont have to come to LHW for Dawson. I dont get why Ward should do Dawson a favor. Why the hell should Ward come to Dawson? Makes no sense at all. Dawson has to come to 168 or dont come at all. Again, its not like Ward is screaming for the fight or that Ward has to move up right now or that Dawson is the name. NO. Again, I would like Ward to go up some but if he doesnt want to then he doesnt have to. Id rather them fight at 168 than Ward saying that he wont fight him at all which he easily couldve said and no one wouldve ripped him for

Wow, that would be some fight. Both guys are very technical so it might not be exciting

Dawson called him out and said he will fight ward at 168. Thats Dawson fault for having to go down in weight. He shouldn't challenge ward at 168 if he can't make the weight healthy. Ward just accepted a challenge at his weight against one of the best boxer in the sport.