Ismayl Sillakh vs Chad Dawson

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I said a few more fights down the road for both as it is unlikely that they'll meet this year, but perhaps next year or the year after. And while I would like to believe that Ismayl could take on the likes of Chad Dawson, I would like to see him face better opposition before doing so. There have been multiple prospects who have looked excellent against decent composition only to come up short against world-class opposition. I don't think that Ismayl will come up short. But a fight or two against more elite fighters would be telling about where he is at.

Watch how despaigne progresses for an idea of where he belongs. Despaigne has the goods to go places as well, he just doesn't have the mentality. As soon as he gets hit, he goes machismo and tries to prove a point. As a Cuban defector of that ridiculously good amateur team he has enough experience in the AMs to be pushed early, as proven in his fight with Edison Miranda (only his 9th pro bout, mind you).

I'd like to see TBR fight better comp as well but in terms of contenders and keepers I do believe that Despaigne is the absolute best test that he could have faced while being build up - and he passed it with flying colors. He'd likely fight Miranda or someone of that caliber as a "step up" next, and despaigne is better than that too. I think he's ready.

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Ismayl Sillakh vs Chad Dawson

I'm not sure if there has already been a thread about this fight, but if there isn't I would like to bring it up. Does anyone feel as if this would be an intriguing bout a few more fights down the road for both fighters? Both are incredibly talented young men, though I give the nod towards Ismayl for being more talented and perhaps having the most potential for further growth. However, Bad Chad is very skilled, has quick hands and feet, good power, a long reach and much more experience against world class opposition. Chad's only real flaw is that he doesn't like to throw combinations (of late) and tends to fight as if he's uninspired. (Though he did look very intense against Bernard, but we'll see how that holds up.) Given this, I still do believe that Ismayl has the ability to completely dominate the light heavyweight division. He doesn't have a good jab, but a great one. He throws it hard and fast, both to the head and to the body. He has good feet, moves off angles, can fight backing up, throws combinations, has good power, and is very active. His defense is solid, he rolls punches, blocks them, and also moves his head. My only problem with Sillakh is that he hasn't fought very many elite fighters and that could be a HUGE factor when fighting someone as skilled as Bad Chad. But, in a few more fights, and against strong opposition, I can't see why Ismayl couldn't control the division.

Any thoughts?

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I'm not sure if there has already been a thread about this fight, but if there isn't I would like to bring it up. Does anyone feel as if this would be an intriguing bout a few more fights down the road for both fighters? Both are incredibly talented young men, though I give the nod towards Ismayl for being more talented and perhaps having the most potential for further growth. However, Bad Chad is very skilled, has quick hands and feet, good power, a long reach and much more experience against world class opposition. Chad's only real flaw is that he doesn't like to throw combinations (of late) and tends to fight as if he's uninspired. (Though he did look very intense against Bernard, but we'll see how that holds up.) Given this, I still do believe that Ismayl has the ability to completely dominate the light heavyweight division. He doesn't have a good jab, but a great one. He throws it hard and fast, both to the head and to the body. He has good feet, moves off angles, can fight backing up, throws combinations, has good power, and is very active. His defense is solid, he rolls punches, blocks them, and also moves his head. My only problem with Sillakh is that he hasn't fought very many elite fighters and that could be a HUGE factor when fighting someone as skilled as Bad Chad. But, in a few more fights, and against strong opposition, I can't see why Ismayl couldn't control the division.

Any thoughts?

Few more fights for both fighters? Chad is already established. he isn't some prospect you build up anymore. He's a former title holder with names under his belt and already at the top of teh division along with Hopkins, Pascal and Cloud. He's not some Shumenov, Cleverly, Despaign, Ismayl level fighter who "needs time" anymore.

With that being said. Sillakh is the future of the division. He is poetry in motion. Pure brilliance IMO, any enthusiast HAS to realize this kid has a bright future and man.. his damn footwork - It's like watching Ali all over again.

I don't doubt he beats everyone from this point on. I don't even need to see a major test infront of him. Despaigne was a good enough test and he passed it with flying colors. Shutting him out and beating him up in the process.

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he's good but a lot of people are hyping him and looking past Beibut Shumenov

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either one of these prospects can become the next LHW champ. im still a huge Tavoris Cloud fan and as of now he is the gatekeeper, so these guys need to see him soon.

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Few more fights for both fighters? Chad is already established. he isn't some prospect you build up anymore. He's a former title holder with names under his belt and already at the top of teh division along with Hopkins, Pascal and Cloud. He's not some Shumenov, Cleverly, Despaign, Ismayl level fighter who "needs time" anymore.

With that being said. Sillakh is the future of the division. He is poetry in motion. Pure brilliance IMO, any enthusiast HAS to realize this kid has a bright future and man.. his damn footwork - It's like watching Ali all over again.

I don't doubt he beats everyone from this point on. I don't even need to see a major test infront of him. Despaigne was a good enough test and he passed it with flying colors. Shutting him out and beating him up in the process.

I said a few more fights down the road for both as it is unlikely that they'll meet this year, but perhaps next year or the year after. And while I would like to believe that Ismayl could take on the likes of Chad Dawson, I would like to see him face better opposition before doing so. There have been multiple prospects who have looked excellent against decent composition only to come up short against world-class opposition. I don't think that Ismayl will come up short. But a fight or two against more elite fighters would be telling about where he is at.