Chad Dawson-Adrian Diaconu Purse Bids on 8/10

I wouldn't say he's solid -- he's wide open -- but he's definitely dangerous, with more handspeed than some sluggers. But if Chad fights intelligently, he should be able to pick him apart.

I suspect a lot of Diaconu fans are reading too much into the Hoye fight.

 

You've seen him more than I have, so I'll defer to you. But if he isn't going to be aggressive, what sort of threat does he pose to Dawson? By my way of thinking, he can't expect to beat Dawson in a cautious, tactical fight, so his best chance is to pressure him and take chances to possibly get a KO.

Dawson has too many physical advantages for AD to try and outbox him.

 

Agreed. Diaconu won't outbox Dawson, but should try to use his strength to overwhelm Dawson. I like Diaconou but Dawson is too good.

 

I don't think Diaconu could outbox Dawson. But a flush right hand by Diaconu can put Dawson on the canvas, and even for the 10 count. I'm hyped for this fight!!! Diaconu's power > Adamek's.

If Diaconu gets the chance, he could knock him out, and no Im not a Dawson hater, but I think he will.

 

Chad will probably outbox Diaconu

 

This I agree with, but Dawson's defense also appears to be steadily improving, and Diaconu's punches are a little slower than Adamek's, so it might be harder for Diaconu to tag Dawson. Part of the reason it's fun to watch Dawson is because you know he'll go down if he takes one square on the chin, but he's so fluid for a bigger fighter that he can actually avoid it with good head and shoulder movement most of the time. I'm predicting that Diaconu won't be able to catch Chad, but he'll sure make it exciting.

 

Like i said.. it was RICO HOYE.. Give me a ****in break.. You hype this dude Diaconu up like he's an elite fighter. Dawson by DOMINATION :good

 

sounds good. although it might be fun to see Chad kick the crap out of Tarver, I would rather see him vs. Diaconu. Hopefully the fight will be in Montreal.

 

Dawson by UD

 

Diaconu is promoted by InterBox, not Group Yvon Michel.

 

Yea americans mixt the 2. Diaconnu will destroy Dawson.

 

Alot of people are quick to jump the gun when it comes to fighters. They win one fight and suddenly they're a superstar. I saw Diaconu beat Hoye and I was impressed like everyone else but since I never had any regard for Hoye I took the win with a grain of salt. I can see Dawson's style frustrating Diaconu if he's on that night.

 

Just watched diaconu/hoye on youtube and can now say dawson wins this fight by UD with great confidence. Yes, while there are chinks in chads armor(his chin) a short squat guy with good power indeed but with no jab isn't going to beat chad dawson. Dawson is not upright like hoye which played into the sharks hands, and he is much quicker as well. chad will keep adrian from setting to punch with a simple double jab and great lateral and side to side movement followed by some leadlefts when adrain settles down. Chad should take this fight easy.

But, one **** up and the shark can and will knock him out, but I see chad taking a confy UD.

 

Handing Adamek and Diaconu their first losses would put Dawson at #1 as far as I'm concerned. Hopkins won't be around much longer and Erdei deserves the anonymity he fights in given his choice of opponents. Honey Boy Blades and Danny Santiago? Please!!!