Mayweather"if I was Chad Dawson, me myself, I wouldn't have lost that weight"

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  1. Dipset

    Dipset Dipset4Ever Full Member

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    Fighthype interview quotes

    FM: Yes, yes. Congratulations to Andre Ward, but if I was Chad Dawson, me myself, I wouldn't have lost that weight. And he went to Andre's hometown. It should've been on neutral turf and I feel that Ward should have went up to light heavy weight.

    BT: Do you think Chad was in a situation where he was forced to do that?

    FM: I mean, you're not forced to do nothing that you don't want to do. I don't want to take nothing from Andre Ward because he's a gifted and talented fighter. Chad Dawson is a gifted and talented fighter too, and I feel that it would've been a lot more exciting fight at light heavyweight. I don't think that was the same Chad Dawson the other night. I know the skills and the potential that Chad Dawson has. He didn't look like himself.

    BT: Do you think Ward's performance put him in the top pound-for-pound conversation?

    FM: Yes, I think he deserves to be on the pound-for-pound list. When these guys are ranking guys pound for pound, it's about making the major jumps and making things happen. Like when I was at 130, I moved up to 35 and beat the best at 35. I went to 40 and beat the best at 40. Then 47 and 54. I could've had Miguel Cotto come down to 147, but like I said before, I wanted the best Miguel Cotto. That's why I choose to go to 154. If I'm the best and I want to face the best, I believe in fighting on a neutral turf. A lot of times, people say, "Well, Vegas is your home," but my hometown is Grand Rapids, Michigan. I feel Las Vegas is a neutral turf for any and every fighter. You know, the ultimate goal is always to become a pay-per-view star. But I'm proud of Andre Ward and I want him to continue to win. I think an exciting fight in the future will be Andre Ward and Andre Dirrell.

    Thoughts please brothers.

    Dipset4Ever
     
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  2. Devildoc

    Devildoc Capo Di Tutti Capi Full Member

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    mayweather vs Marquez. LOL
     
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  3. JaimeHuesos

    JaimeHuesos Member Full Member

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    If he was chad dawson he wouldnt had even signed a contract
     
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  4. Julien Sorel

    Julien Sorel New Member Full Member

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    If floyd was chad dawson he would not have taken that fight unless he was 100% sure he could win.
     
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  5. antonio8904

    antonio8904 Atheist Full Member

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    If Floyd were Chad Dawson then who would be Floyd Mayweather?
     
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  6. pourya

    pourya Active Member Full Member

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    HES RIGHT
    dawson never looked like himself and didnt get off
     
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  7. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Some credit has to go to Dawson for making the fight happen, at least he gave it a try even though it backfired. How often do we get two ring titlists fighting each other? Mayweather has a different attitude, he won't fight unless it's on his terms


    'If I'm the best and I want to face the best'
    ^^
    I respect Mayweather as a fighter but saying things like this, don't the words Manny Pacquaio spring to mind?

    He does make some good points though
     
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  8. Dipset

    Dipset Dipset4Ever Full Member

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    That fight was not the best vs the best...one guy was struggling to keep his leg by the 3rd round...anyone who has boxed and had to make weight will tell you it is no joke.
     
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  9. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Corrales :deal
     
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  10. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I know Dawson was weight-drained but it just shows how his attitude is different to Mayweather's. Maybe Dawson was naive. He took a risk and it backfired, at least he tried it is what I'm saying.
     
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  11. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    "I went to 140 and beat the best at 140"

    Since when was Gatti the best at 140?
     
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  12. puga_ni_nana

    puga_ni_nana Dempsey Roll Full Member

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    of course if he was dawson, he would not make the weight just like what he did against marquez.
     
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  13. 1Kolijn

    1Kolijn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Funny how Floyd always praise fighters at first like Pacman and Ward, but the same seconds they become threats to him in any way, he don't know them anymore and talk down on their performances








    Just sayin'
     
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  14. Dipset

    Dipset Dipset4Ever Full Member

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    Weight is a real factor...lets not act as if weight divisions don't matter...
     
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  15. PBFred

    PBFred Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hey Philla.

    Since Chavez weighed in at 158 yesterday, I imagine you would support a catchweight fight at 155-157 for his next one?
     
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