Dawson Would Love To Replace Taylor in The Super Six

[Bushidō]

Damn didn't think he could even make 168

[Kris Silver]

He'd come in as potential over dog in the whole thing which would be weird, but interesting.

[slicksouthpaw16]

Who the hell gives a **** about Dawson? he had like 14 people show up at his last two fights.

Dawson hasn't reached the point where he can start demanding big money fights, not even close. He needs to put in more work, try to build a fan base, etc. A fight with Cloud would be a great fight for fans, and if he wins, a good name on his resume that isn't over the age of 39.

And Dirrell, Ward and Froch has? Going in, Dawson would probably have the most proven resume. He has already had ''big money fights'', his problem is that hes been pinned to show-time all these years so he hasn't been getting the exposure to casual fans. I think that if he looked good beating Johnson in the rematch ( like stopping him) and went into the super six, i think he would be a good draw.

[slicksouthpaw16]

Typical Dawson Bull****, 1st Taylor aint out, 2nd didnt he turn down the fight with kessler because he said he couldnt come down to 168.

Taylor should be out of the tournament, especially if he wants to be healthy after boxing. Hes already been knocked out 3 times and they were all devestating, and he had a consussion in his last knockout.

Also, rumor has it that Kessler's managment turned down Dawson because of the size difference. Gary Shaw tried his best to make that fight.

[Kris Silver]

Taylor should be out of the tournament, especially if he wants to be healthy after boxing. Hes already been knocked out 3 times and they were all devestating, and he had a consussion in his last knockout.

Also, rumor has it that Kessler's managment turned down Dawson because of the size difference. Gary Shaw tried his best to make that fight.

I disagree on Taylor, I can't see him being knocked out against many of the others bar Kessler. He's also had an awful run of facing heavy handed guys. He was leading a lot of them on the score cards.

I seem to remember we've discussed Dawson-Kessler before, but Dawson wasn't willing to fight at 168 for Kesslers belt, but then months later said he'd fight Williams at 168, and now says he'd happily enter the 168 tournament. They're personal quotes which unless I'm mistaken, hold more weight in my mind.

I'll happily be corrected but that's more the stuff I heard.

[BattlingNelson]

I disagree on Taylor, I can't see him being knocked out against many of the others bar Kessler. He's also had an awful run of facing heavy handed guys. He was leading a lot of them on the score cards.

I seem to remember we've discussed Dawson-Kessler before, but Dawson wasn't willing to fight at 168 for Kesslers belt, but then months later said he'd fight Williams at 168, and now says he'd happily enter the 168 tournament. They're personal quotes which unless I'm mistaken, hold more weight in my mind.

I'll happily be corrected but that's more the stuff I heard.

Dawson turned down an offer to fight Kessler at a catchweight at 173. Kessler (Palle) turned down an offer to face Dawson for the LHW belt. Palle said that Dawson was a cruiserweight.

[slicksouthpaw16]

I disagree on Taylor, I can't see him being knocked out against many of the others bar Kessler. He's also had an awful run of facing heavy handed guys. He was leading a lot of them on the score cards.

I can't see Taylor making the distance against Froch, Kessler, Abraham (if they were to fight again) and possibly even Dirrell. Jermain losses focus at the end of fights, and he showed that there is nothing he can do in training to stop it. These are all big punchers that are consistent.

I seem to remember we've discussed Dawson-Kessler before, but Dawson wasn't willing to fight at 168 for Kesslers belt, but then months later said he'd fight Williams at 168, and now says he'd happily enter the 168 tournament. They're personal quotes which unless I'm mistaken, hold more weight in my mind.]I'll happily be corrected but that's more the stuff I heard.

Ive heard that as well; and i think the reason being, was that Gary Shaw wanted Kessler to challenge for Dawson's titles since Kessler was talking about moving up in weight at the time anyway and since Dawson had to defend his titles. To be honest, it didn't really sound like Kessler's people really wanted to make the fight happen, like saying that they wouldn't take the fight because Dawson was a cruiser weight ect. I heard Gary Shaw( Dawson's promotor's) in several interviews discussing it.

[AntonTheMeh]

game over.he takes this easily imo.

[CiganoBoxer]

Dawson turned down an offer to fight Kessler at a catchweight at 173. Kessler (Palle) turned down an offer to face Dawson for the LHW belt. Palle said that Dawson was a cruiserweight.

Thats what thought happend

[Kevin Jesus]

If Showtime wants to keep the Super 6 competitive then they shouldn't let Dawson in.

His lateral movement, speed, crisp shots, and foot work would be too much for even the technically-sound Kessler and arguably the best boxer-style in the Super 6, Andre Ward. Abraham, Froch, and Dirrell don't stand a chance imo. Kessler and Ward are the only one's i see giving Dawson any kind of comp and I still think they'd lose handily.

I personally would rather see Dawson vs Pascal.