I want a general opinion on the Dawson/Pascal fight.

**JBell11** · 08-19-2010, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Meth-TICAL

Alright, so i've watched it three times now, and i hate to pester people with what seems like an ancient subject but I can't help but feel that it wasn't that Pascal had a particularly good night, just that Chad had a really bad one.

So my question is... do people feel like Pascal did good or Chad did bad?

Also, i hate how HBO couldn't wait to get on Chad's back. Saying the problem was he hadn't fought a young challenger... Adamek... anyone?! Very frustrating commentary for that fight.

I agree...that Chad did not show up to the fight. I've stated many times thatchad can defeat pascal anyday of the week. Props to Pascal for winning...but chaf was clearly distracted. Anyway...I'd love to see a rematch. Moreover to your point...when hbo sets there mind on a fighter they go for broke...Chad just so happen to be on their sh"t list.

**ICEMAN JOHN SCULLY** · 08-19-2010, 10:34 PM

It honestly seemed to me that Chad was very "off" from the start, the expressions on his face and his body momvements and reactions told me a lot...didnt seem FULLY prepared...but who knows...give credit to Jean, though,, in any event because he really fought a good fight and executed a VERY effective plan...also, though, I would say he was VERY shook up in the 11th from that one shot...he was literally stiffened like a board for a moment or two, but Chad failed to seize the moment...then theheadbutt came moments later...

**killacash** · 08-19-2010, 10:39 PM

^^^ from the man that actually trained him.

Dawson will win the rematch. I know he will.

**MindBat** · 08-19-2010, 10:39 PM

To me, Chad could have performed a lot better. He somehow wasn't performing at his best for whatever reason, or to his best potential.
I could sense he just didn't pull the trigger when he had the chance several times in the fight. Could be me, but he may have underperformed due to the managerial issues he's undergoing.

Credit to Pascal who put up a fight and had his moments and was wobbled a couple of times. I just feel a, perhaps, better version of Dawson could have taken him out sooner if not stopped him.

If they do rematch and Pascal beats him again, then Pascal just had his number all along.

**STEELHEAD** · 08-19-2010, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by ICEMAN JOHN SCULLY

It honestly seemed to me that Chad was very "off" from the start, the expressions on his face and his body momvements and reactions told me a lot...didnt seem FULLY prepared...but who knows...give credit to Jean, though,, in any event because he really fought a good fight and executed a VERY effective plan...also, though, I would say he was VERY shook up in the 11th from that one shot...he was literally stiffened like a board for a moment or two, but Chad failed to seize the moment ...then theheadbutt came moments later...

yep.
in my notes pascal did the same. in the 7th pascal had dawson hurt.
but didn't follow up. he stood back and admired his work and let dawson off the hook.

i got chad in the rematch.

**bojangles1987** · 08-19-2010, 10:47 PM

I don't think Pascal fought a very good fight, he was very amateurish most the time when he rushed forward to throw a combination. Dawson just wasn't going to have a good night, his body language was awful from the start and he never really looked interested.

**-EX-** · 08-19-2010, 10:48 PM

Chad looked off from the jump...almost seemed like he didn't care for a while...he had plenty of opportunities but looked like he didn't feel like working at all...

Pascal aint bad but I don't think he's some monster or is going to be some dominant champion like some think or hope he's gonna be...

It wasn't until he realized he needed a KO to win, he turned it up...

Regardless of what it was, Pascal did his job and got the W...

**Megamasterking** · 08-19-2010, 10:50 PM

Pascal had a fight plan and it did work cause Dawson was Dawson, nothing more, nothing less, can he be better fighter, maybe. First he must stop fighting grandpa's, cause when you face a young champion, things are happening a lot faster. Pascal will win the rematch, especially if Dawson continues to disrespect Pascal....

**warp1432** · 08-19-2010, 10:57 PM

Pascal's speed and gameplan threw him off. He probably expected Pascal to come to him. Chad would probably win a reamtch, but I think it'd be close again.

I want a general opinion on the Dawson/Pascal fight.