I'd definitely give him a shot as unlike everyone else on here, I don't feel Dawson is that good.
I think he is overrated as hell. I'm not saying he is bad but he ain't nothing special and I think he is rather weak mentally. Bellew is the complete opposite, he is strong mentally.
Bellew IMO probably stops him but he won't get no credit, people will say Ward ruined Dawson. Reality is Dawson was never what people made him out to be.
I like Bellew, been following him for a long time. I think he's a good fighter and of late an improved fighter. Just can't see him being able to beat Dawson im afraid.
He has huge heart and belief though, and certainly would leave it all in the ring on fight night.
I don't think he has what it takes to beat Dawson but I'd love to see him win and I'd root for him.
Bellew is an old style type of guy, all he cares about is winning the Title. He wants to be the Champion of the world.
He's one of the hardest working men in the sport and deserves it. But, I don't think he has what it takes.
Chad's chin may very well be wrecked.
He was badly rocked numerous times against Pascal, even Johnson and then obviously dropped and rocked countless times against Ward. With that being the case, yes, Bellew could win.
Bellew has a chance. He has improved massivley in his last few fights. I have never seen a boxer improve as quickly and as much as Tony Bellew did from getting knocked around by Ovil Mckenzie to the way he fights now.