Chad Dawson : The most overrated boxer around?

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  1. radab

    radab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I can't believe all the hype Chad Dawson gets on here. He was soundly beaten by Glen Johnson of all people. Kessler would destroy him at whatever weight, yet people are hailing him as the Future of Light Heavyweight division :lol:
     
  2. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Destroy is a strong word. Last I checked Kessler went the distance with Sartison and was nearly schooled by Calzaghe. Kessler vs Dawson is a competitive fight.

    Dawson is definately not a push-over.
     
  3. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Dawson is good but overrated as hell.I saw some people have him in the top 10 p4p,that is laughable.
     
  4. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    well where do you rank him? And who are the 3 guys that you have ahead of him? answer these 2 questions straightforward.
     
  5. BadJuju83

    BadJuju83 Bolivian Full Member

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    P4P lists might be a bit early but he's not the most overrated around.
     
  6. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    Funny, because lost time I checked Kessler knocked Sartison clean out and took 4 rounds off Calzaghe.
     
  7. Boxing Fanatic

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    I think he is a talented fighter, but, Joe beats him.
     
  8. PolishPummler

    PolishPummler Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Not true at all.Johnson gave him a tough fight and won rounds but he didnt do enough to win the fight.

    He has already won 2 titles at a fairly young age for LHW.Kessler destroying him is bull****.Dawson is a tall rangy slick southpaw something Kessler hasnt seen before(not even with Joe).
     
  9. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    About 20,around that,17,18,19,around that.What do you mean 3 guys?
    He can beat a shot Tarver 100 times it doesn't make him good,or being called the best p4p by the guy who retired in his prime and did the best cherrypicking in the game.
     
  10. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    yea if you have Dawson at #20, then who do you have at 17, 18, and 19?
     
  11. PH|LLA

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    almost went the distance is what i meant to say. And despite taking 4 rounds, Kessler at times looked outclassed in that fight.

    Kessler is a very good fighter, I'm just surprised ppl think he would walk through Dawson like some bum. I think you're underrating Dawson, not overrating him.
     
  12. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dawson does need some more top opponents closer to their prime to really prove himself. However, he would outbox the robot Kessler pretty easily.

    Stylistically, he is a nightmare for Kessler, who himself is severely overrated.
     
  13. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    IMO and i have always said it , dawson is a very talented , good to watch fighter.

    IMO he beat glen johnson, winning rounds big like johnson did only wins you the round.

    dawson won more of the rounds and so won the fight.

    as to overated , it is only boxing board hardliners around the world who know he is, the american general public so far have shown no intrest in him.

    he has been in good fights and shown good abilty, i honestly do not know why he has no fanbase.

    he is only promoted on message boards , outside he is unknown, perhaps the HBO show v tarver will help, although i fear it will be so low key of an event that it will again go under the radar from all but the most hardcore boxing fans.

    i have seen him since he was on the calzaghe v lacy bill, and his left hand has become better, before that he was a one armed fighter.

    is dawson overated boxing abilty wise ,IMO no.

    have dawson fans been guilty of making him more of a draw and star in boxing than he actually is, yes.

    but that is not the same as being called overated.
     
  14. KobeIsGod

    KobeIsGod Who Necks?!? Full Member

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    sorry...that title belongs to David Haye :yep

    Dawson is a pretty slick boxer that seems very solid in almost all areas. He dislayed a lot of intangibles against Johnson and was utterly dominant against Tarver. His defense looks like an area of big concern though. He still has an upside as long as he doesn't take too much damage.
     
  15. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I don't know,I guess Kessler,Wlad,Pavlik,those type of guys.