Is Chad Dawson really any better than Dirrell?

**SplitSecond** · 03-28-2010, 02:14 PM

dirrell and dawson spar
just thought i'd put that out there

**Check** · 03-28-2010, 02:14 PM

Chad is a good fighter in a bad division, no doubt. Think he is better than Dirrell but it is a legit question now. I think we need to see more of Dirrell to make a ruling.

**ecko72jc** · 03-28-2010, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by boxasmash

Or is he a good fighter in a bad division?

Right when the division gets loaded with talent guess who leaves it to snort coke off his plastic coated wife. pitiful.....

**BoxingFanFirst** · 03-28-2010, 02:16 PM

Dirrell has the athleticism to be on the level of RJJ. Not to mention he is a better pure boxer then RJJ. Time will tell, but he has that ability. We saw a little bit of it against AA. He improved so much since froch, and hopefully will continue to improve.

**AceNguyen** · 03-28-2010, 02:16 PM

Dawson has much better balance and better defensive fundamentals.

**jrosales13** · 03-28-2010, 02:17 PM

I think Dawson better. I am not even sure if it is Dirrell close to Dawson yet. But, I am a huge Dawson fan so I might be biased.

**The Gambler1981** · 03-28-2010, 02:21 PM

I think Dawson is better he has better balance and he does not get sloppy with his defense like Dirrell does. It is an interesting question but as for now I think Dawson still holds the edge but if Dirrell can continue to refine his style he might be able to get better.

**warp1432** · 03-28-2010, 02:21 PM

Dawson has way better footwork and has a better jab imo. They both have defense lapses and Dirrell is better at switching stances and being effective.

Is Chad Dawson really any better than Dirrell?