A win over whom would add more to Dawson's legacy - Tarver or Diaconu?

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  1. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    A win over whom would he get most credit for? (which fight is harder/more difficult/dangerous for Dawson?) Please vote!:good
     
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  2. Lampley

    Lampley Boxing Junkie banned

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    Impossible to know right now, until Diaconu compete against A-fighters.

    At this moment it's Tarver, no question, but obviously history writes itself at a slower pace.
     
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  3. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Tarver
     
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  4. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Why is it impossible to know right now? We've already seen Diaconu go hell for leather against Henry and we know Tarver's limitations. Should be enough to say who performs at a higher level.
     
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  5. flem1

    flem1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Tarver. He is the bigger name, holds titles and has wins against better opposition.
     
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  6. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Dawson has questionmarks hanging over his chin and decision-making. Of course, the defence could be better, but he'd still quite inexperienced.

    Diaconu doesn't have many strengths but he has the strengths required to take advantage of Dawson's weaknesses, unless Dawson peforms very well. Tarver doesn't.

    Whilst Tarver is better than Diaconu, Diaconu's style is more dangerous to Dawson. Hence, a win over a harder style = more legacy points.

    I'm picking Diaconu because of styles.
     
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  7. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A win over Glen Johnson.
     
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  8. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    So do...Tito and Ali...;)

    (immaterial)
     
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  9. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Tarver Diaconu is a nobody.:lol: :good
     
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  10. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    What are the chances of a present day Tarver at his best beating a Dawson at his best? Bet they're not as high as the chance of a Diaconu at his best beating Dawson at his best...or is it?:think
     
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  11. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Well...if most people think Tarver, Dawson should drop the belt and fight Tarver, I guess. Tarver is certainly a huge name, he comes off a win, he has a great resume...Dawson wouldn't make as much money but it'd be worth it...
     
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  12. Smazz20

    Smazz20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tarver. Again, it proves a young champion has what it takes to beat a good solid pro and fellow champion.

    In saying that, there is NO reason why Dawson shouldn't fight both men soon enough.
     
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  13. *BOX_FAN*

    *BOX_FAN* Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Tarver
     
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  14. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Hmmm...true...most of the time, a former great champ in great shape, motivated to do his best, is more of a challenge than a B- level prime, unbeaten fighter...:think
     
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  15. Paulie

    Paulie Well-Known Member Full Member

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    More money...not more to his legacy...
     
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