Dawson Vs. Pavlik Would Be A Great Fight If Pavlik Beats Hopkins. But I Don't Think The Pavlik Camp Would Let Pavlik Get That High In Weight Because He Wasn't As Impressive Agianst Taylor In The First Fight
Johnson lost to Dawson and Adamek(who is now one of the top CWs) lost a wide decision to Dawson. Both of those guys are bigger than Pavlik. If Pavlik could beat elite, prime LHWs, he wouldn't be starving himself in order to fight in a subpar MW division.
^ This is kinda' what I think at this point, but I might feel differently if Pav beats Hopkins and then maybe Abraham or Calzaghe in convincing fashion.
This fight would take place at 168 if at all because Dawson needs Pavlik more than Pavlik needs Dawson. I would pick Pavlik by KO.
Dawson takes this by TKO Pavlik got a lot of heart that's why I like him but he would be outgunned that day.
Right now, I'd have to go with Dawson by KO.. Dawson is bigger, faster, and can put together better combinations..
Dawson wins. Dawson simply has more tools. Pavlik is a good fighter but just doesnt have enough talent to beat Dawson.