Chad Dawson says he's already at 178 pounds for Andre Ward fight

[FXDaKid]

Ran into Chad at the Mercito Gesta-Ty Barnett fight last night.. Discusses the Andre Ward fight, says he's already at 178 pounds...

[2501]

I wonder if he's healthy at that weight, though. A lot of time has passed since he was at SM so he's put on that "getting older" weight.

[#1Assassin]

I wonder if he's healthy at that weight, though. A lot of time has passed since he was at SM so he's put on that "getting older" weight.

well he never walks around above 180, the fight is 5 weeks away. unless hes having a 6 week camp im suprised he isnt lighter.

[tranquilo]

Can't believe Ward is making him go down to 168 when this guy comes in at 190. What a punk.

[Sweet Pea 50]

Looks like a pro.

No excuses.

[RlCKY]

Can't believe Ward is making him go down to 168 when this guy comes in at 190. What a punk.

Ward isn't making him do ****. Dawson made the challenge and signed the contract....

[Kris Silver]

I thought this fight was at 170 or something.

Chad should have negotiated that and for Andre's belt still be up for grabs. Given that's happened before and he's going most of the way down.

Seems he hasn't negotiated the best deal for someone whom has just beaten an ATG in Hopkins.

If he loses this which I think he does most likely by decision, he be wishing he bargained terms differently I reckon.

[#1Assassin]

I thought this fight was at 170 or something.

Chad should have negotiated that and for Andre's belt still be up for grabs. Given that's happened before and he's going most of the way down.

Seems he hasn't negotiated the best deal for someone whom has just beaten an ATG in Hopkins.

If he loses this which I think he does most likely by decision, he be wishing he bargained terms differently I reckon.

when will ppl get it through their thick skulls that it aint got **** to do with negotiations? it doesnt matter if ward was willing to fight at 170 or 175, dawson WANTS to fight him at 168. he doesnt want to negotiate to make the fight easy for himself he wants a challenge so he can make a statement.

thats why hes a great champion, all these other guys are cherrypicking and looking for advantages come fight night. dawson doesnt want that, no easy fights or advantages. bring the best, give em whatever they want and chad will handle his business regardless.

[IMDAZED]

well he never walks around above 180, the fight is 5 weeks away. unless hes having a 6 week camp im suprised he isnt lighter.

This man has weighed 191 on fight night. That's why he's happy he's at 178. I don't buy that 180 walking around weight at all.

[Kris Silver]

when will ppl get it through their thick skulls that it aint got **** to do with negotiations? it doesnt matter if ward was willing to fight at 170 or 175, dawson WANTS to fight him at 168. he doesnt want to negotiate to make the fight easy for himself he wants a challenge so he can make a statement.

thats why hes a great champion, all these other guys are cherrypicking and looking for advantages come fight night. dawson doesnt want that, no easy fights or advantages. bring the best, give em whatever they want and chad will handle his business regardless.

I watched the video dumb nuts, ever think you might feel everyone else coincidentally has thick skulls...because it's in-fact...you that's the thick nuts?

The whole challenge thing whatever yer course he'll say that, anyone would going to a guys weight precisely. And if he does then win it gives him some extra bragging rights.

It's not negotiations, well of course it friggin is you idiot, he just chose not to quarrel and his early bargain may have been, ok I'll come to your weight entirely. That is uncommon and should have been used for stronger leverage for other terms, at least. This is common in boxing, get over it.

All I'm saying is I think in fairness to Chad given he's a champ whose just beaten an ATG, he's given far too much respect and too many of the terms away to Andre. Even if you don't want to settle at 170 which is still most of the weight change on your side, don't then also fight at Andre's home town.

I'm taking it your betting on Chad. If so I'll gladly bet with you.

Oh, and by the way, what the fuck happened to Chad not being willing to go to 168 years ago for a champ at the weight, in Kessler? Oh, he wants to go to the champs weight, but can't go down to 168 then, and doesn't want to do catch weights. Not about the money or whatever else. Blah blah.