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I really hate using "haters". The word is mad corny now especially since the Floyd girls overuse it. Its as if they have a button for it on their keyboards or something. Anyway..
I agree with Dawson's detractors when it comes to his inactivity. His previous fight was the rematch with Glen Johnson last year, November of 2009. Even though he thoroughly dominated Johnson, it wasn't the type of performance that leaves the audience clamoring to see more. It was much like Clottey/Pac and Mosley/Mayweather in the sense that the story was there, but the climax never happened.
His next scheduled fight is against a certifiably exciting fightin Jean Pascal, but it isn't happening until August of this year. His inactivity would be nearing almost a year. I wish I could explain the reasoning behind this, but there really hasn't been giving an explanation by Shaw or Dawson. One could say that since Pascal is considered a threat, it would be foolish to risk a loss jeopardizing the fight. But the issue is, Dawson is in no position to risk being forgotten by whatever public he's been exposed to. His performances have been hot and cold. He hasn't created a fan base that is impatiently waiting to see him fight again making him relevant. He's pretty much falling in the same groove that Tavoris Cloud has.
I'm wondering if HBO is just not willing to give up an extra date for Dawson. Even a tune up fight would be good for his marketability which is crucial at this point. ****, if I was Dawson, even a Friday Night Fights appearance would be good enough for me. The sport is ready for fighters to step up and start filling the void that is building from the lack of new names
I agree with Dawson's detractors when it comes to his inactivity. His previous fight was the rematch with Glen Johnson last year, November of 2009. Even though he thoroughly dominated Johnson, it wasn't the type of performance that leaves the audience clamoring to see more. It was much like Clottey/Pac and Mosley/Mayweather in the sense that the story was there, but the climax never happened.
His next scheduled fight is against a certifiably exciting fightin Jean Pascal, but it isn't happening until August of this year. His inactivity would be nearing almost a year. I wish I could explain the reasoning behind this, but there really hasn't been giving an explanation by Shaw or Dawson. One could say that since Pascal is considered a threat, it would be foolish to risk a loss jeopardizing the fight. But the issue is, Dawson is in no position to risk being forgotten by whatever public he's been exposed to. His performances have been hot and cold. He hasn't created a fan base that is impatiently waiting to see him fight again making him relevant. He's pretty much falling in the same groove that Tavoris Cloud has.
I'm wondering if HBO is just not willing to give up an extra date for Dawson. Even a tune up fight would be good for his marketability which is crucial at this point. ****, if I was Dawson, even a Friday Night Fights appearance would be good enough for me. The sport is ready for fighters to step up and start filling the void that is building from the lack of new names
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