Dawson might be the favorite vs Kessler, but stylewise i see problems for Dawson

bailey · May 20, 2012

SJS19 said: ↑

Dawson is too big, he holds every physical advantage mate.

Kessler is a natrual 168lb guy. His explosiveness has been dulled by time and injury too, he's a ghost of the guy who lost to Joe Calzaghe.

Dawson is really a cruiserweight, and his confidence will be sky high after establishing himself as number one. Kessler may be able to use his jab to keep himself in the fight early on, but eventually he'll get out worked and maybe even beaten up. His chin should see him to the bell though. Dawson should be fighting 175lb guys, not super middle weights.

Kessler is like a robot who needs some oil these days, too stiff. Dawson has the advantage at distance here, so I really see Kessler having little chance.
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I agree with most of that (not the Dawson CW part), and think Kessler after seeing him against Green would lose quite convincingly.
I dont think Kessler could land that punch on alot of top fighters as it was a very wide punch that many would have neutralised before started. Ward would be in Kesslers chest so that punch wouldnt happen and Dawson I think would be too far away and fleet footed for it to happen.

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