chad dawson

[oldgringo]

I started following him around the time he beat Carl Daniels as a middleweight. The first real full fight I saw was the Harding fight where Dawson dominated with his jab. He has shown a great deal of skill and some toughness as well, despite not having the best punch resistance.

As much as some of you want to rip on him, he could have folded against Johnson after taking those heavy shots...but he didn't. He hung in there and went the distance against a rugged old fighter and was awarded the decision. He also got off his ass against Adamek and Harding.

Dawson is one of my favorite fighters around now. I think he has the goods and I can't wait for him to fight some more high profile fights here soon.

[Double]

The hatred on this site is something to behold, he is the real deal best LHW out now. He is no longer trained by Mayweather Sr. by the way.

[RichCCFC]

The guy is great, I've said it all the long.

Chad Dawson is the only fighter today who could beat Calzaghe, I think Chad is a future p4p #1.

[-Swizzy-]

whats everyones take on him?? some people are on his jock just cause mayweather said so and then they are those who say him whoop ian gardner or make adamek look like garbage... so is he really p4p top 5?

well, p4p ratings have nothing to do with boxing skill but more to do with accomplishments. Dawson hasn't accomplished enough to be in the top 5. but based on skills alone, he is a top 3 boxer in the world after Calderon and Gamboa IMO. I don't think there is anyone from cruiserweight down, that could beat him.