Hey Guys I am a big supporter of S.O.G, but I truly believe when he fights eithe Dirrell or Dawson people will be shocked how competitive it will be. As I have always stated Andre Dirrell is [FONT="]the most athletically talent fighter in the SM division, hand speed, foot speed, height, reach, reflexes, switch hitting....he's even got a good ring IQ... Ward is slightly more skilled due to his inside game...and I always have great faith in his adaptability those would be his greatest weapons against Dirrell & Dawson. Dawson is another beast talent wise & skillwise these guy's pose the greatest threat to Ward even his team know this. I not saying he can't win, but if he fights Dirrell, I rolling with the Matrix. Thoughts brothers... Dipset4Ever [/FONT]
Reach and skills is something Ward didn't see too much yet so I agree these are tough fights for him. But he looks so good in terms of adaptation... I would still pick him to win.
Ward is ahead of both Dawson and Dirrell in terms of mental toughness. I think Dirrell could have his moments, but overall i see Ward being a step ahead.. Dawson would probably give Ward the toughest fight of his career, but i think he will come in better prepared and will beat Dawson with his inside game and ability to adjust..
I definately agree with Dawson, I think Dirrell's lack of versatility on the inside could cost him though, he didn't like it when Froch tried to drag him into a physical fight and Ward will be far more effective with it. It just so happens that Dawson is a weight above and neither Ward or Dirrell want their fight to take place.
Dawson has the tools to comfortably beat Ward IMO. It all depends on his mindset. I think Ward schools Dirrell though.
Dawson will straight up BEAT Ward...Dont get it twisted off that pascal fight...Dawson should have finished that little square fighter in two rounds...Pascal is horrible fighter, and beat him with a sloppy style...we all know Chad was not the same in that fight...he only trained 4 weeks, but guess what...NO one will survive 12 rounds with him from the bhop fight, on..Ward is the only one who can LAST 12 rounds, and take the "L" by ud!
You can make the arguement that Dirrell has never been in the ring with a fighter as versitile and skilled as Ward. But you can also make the arguement that Ward hasn't fought a fighter with as much speed and athleticism as Dirrell. The people who say it will be an easy fight for Ward are delusional!