Dawson vs Adamek

I was reading an interview with Dawson in Fighting Fit magazine and they were talking about how Chad is at his best when he uses his reflexes and speed to throw multipunch combinations. He said he loves doing padwork and that Emmanuel Steward wasn't big on that so they didn't click together. Dawson also didn't like that Manny was trying to have him fight like a Klitschko, by staying tall and throwing mostly 1-2s. Based on that is sounds like Floyd Sr. was a perfect trainer for him. Sad to hear that personal issues got in the way.

The commentators made it sound lke Dawson was in trouble and saved by the bell, but I thought Dawson was finally settled back down and comortable again as the 12th ended. Anyway, very impressive performance by Chad. The best he's looked is probably this one, but the most impressive thing on his resume is probably beating Hopkins. Really looking forward to Ward/Dawson.

Egos of course. Sr. was "telling" Dawson what to do, i.e. how he shouldn't have his family around while training and Dawson was having none of it. Sr. always has a rocky relationship whoever he trains, whether be his son or Ricky Hatton. But with Dawson it was a winning success, it's unfortunate that Dawson had to drop him as a trainer, he probably would be undefeated right now. This is nothing new for Dawson though. He is constantly switching trainers, which does effect his performance. I noticed when Dawson switched back to Scully, he wasn't using his left hand that much.

I agree and have often wondered why Dawson parted ways with Sr? Egos of course. Sr. was "telling" Dawson what to do, i.e. how he shouldn't have his family around while training and Dawson was having none of it.

Chad Dawson with Floyd Mayweather Sr. was the best version of Chad I ever seen, he had much more of a killer instinct and much more aggressive offensively with Sr. I agree and have often wondered why Dawson parted ways with Sr?

Chad Dawson with Floyd Mayweather Sr. was the best version of Chad I ever seen, he had much more of a killer instinct and much more aggressive offensively with Sr. but no question the Adamek fight was his best performance by far in his career Yeah Chad and Floyd Sr were good together.

Chad Dawson with Floyd Mayweather Sr. was the best version of Chad I ever seen, he had much more of a killer instinct and much more aggressive offensively with Sr. but no question the Adamek fight was his best performance by far in his career

Dawson says he will be at full strength at 168 and I believe him. Ward gets very favorable treatment in Oakland. I hope Dawson gets neutral judges and a referee that will make Ward follow the rules. I mean the rules about not holding with one hand while pounding away with the other hand and head butting. I am picking Dawson to win.

Dawson is good, would have liked to see him clean out the light heavy division (Pascal rematch, Cloud or other belt holders). I will give him credit for dropping down and taking on the best at that division, but he bite off more than he can chew in this case, Ward wins by decision in his hometown. Not too many fighters do well dropping down in weight, Dawson was always big for 175 also. Don't think Ward will fight at 175 anytime soon (he is not a power puncher and might not be as effective), Dawson called him out, once he wins he will not move up in weight for what, he already won. Dawson will probably fight Pascal after he goes back to 175.