Who was favored in Adamek vs. Dawson?

[Fox McCloud]

Just curious... I know Showtime had Dawson on a lot of their shows for his early fights as a touted prospect.

This was the first fight I ever watched on TV live, so I'm kind of curious who was expected to win.

[Fox McCloud]

Does anyone know at all?

[Fox McCloud]

It was on Showtime tonight... I want an answer. Give me one now.

[Hitman932]

Adamek was favored, but only by small margin, not even 2-1

Adamek -150 Dawson +130

Here was Graham Houston's pick:

Dawson’s style could be completely “wrong�? for Adamek, but while realising this I still lean a little towards the Pole based on his experience. I expect Adamek to be behind early but think he can pull out the victory with a strong finish in the late rounds — but whatever the result I think that Dawson will come away from this fight with his prestige enhanced.

[MANGLER]

That I recall, nobody looked at it as a big fight. A good one, but not one big enuf that the bettin odds were ever even discussed. I could be wrong on that tho. I thought it was a 50-50 fight. No way I saw the Dawson demolition job comin. But officially, no clue who was favored.

[Fox McCloud]

Adamek was favored, but only by small margin, not even 2-1

Adamek -150 Dawson +130

Here was Graham Houston's pick:

Dawson’s style could be completely “wrong�? for Adamek, but while realising this I still lean a little towards the Pole based on his experience. I expect Adamek to be behind early but think he can pull out the victory with a strong finish in the late rounds — but whatever the result I think that Dawson will come away from this fight with his prestige enhanced.

Thanks bro!

[2501]

Adamek was favored as Dawson came in unknown and a slight underdog.