I'm suprised Shaw is mentioning Cloud as Dawson's next fight.

[Iceta Lives]

Seems like they would want something easier after that loss he suffered. Still have to see it to believe it.

[boxasmash]

Wont have much of a choice, HBO wont put him on anymore unless it's worth their time.

[Iceta Lives]

Wont have much of a choice, HBO wont put him on anymore unless it's worth their time.

So are you saying that it has more to do with Chad being backed into a corner rather than him really wanting to face Cloud? I think there may be some truth to that. But then again, this is the same channel approving Freddy Hernandez as Berto's next fight.

[Check]

Boxing is starting to change with its demand. No longer can fighters expect big paydays and large events unless it is against an opponent that sparks interest. I think this is going to revive boxing but for a long period in the future we might start seeing jam packed cards with two big names on it. In the past we wouldn't of gotten that because there was enough demand to split them up in separate venues. I love the future of boxing. Dawson should want the fight, he is better than Cloud and Pascal. Just an off night for an extremely gifted but pampered fighter imo.

[Bastian Loc]

Dawson=dookie booty

[Sweet Jesus]

Wont have much of a choice, HBO wont put him on anymore unless it's worth their time.

You guys are good at that.

[QQQQQQQ]

Good thread, i was also surprised when i heard that.. I guess Cloud doesnt really have any more options

[stylewise]

I think they realize it's a very winnable fight for Dawson. Cloud struggled against Johnson and didn't look like he could pose that much of a threat.

[onechance87]

Fck it,Winner gets the winner of hopkins-pascall.

[ИATAS]

yeah I'm surprised too. I would have thought dawson would have sit out until his rematch with Pascal comes. That's what I would have done if I were in his shoes.

Now instead, he's going to get his career cut short by Cloud. Two losses in a row isn't going to be good for Chad's ego.