Jermain Taylor vs. Chad Dawson at 168? Who wins?

Dawson should take it easily. He's taller and longer, which can't be underestimated with two guys that build off the jab. So I see Dawson outjabbing him, and forcing Taylor to move forward which he is uncomfortable doing. He does his best work at mid-range, and he'll struggle to get past Dawson's jab and quick hands to get there.

 

Dawson wins a close UD. Mark that down to Taylor's stamina.

Taylor is more accurate than Dawson and just as fast and powerful. Dawson has better reach and stamina. In a 12 round fight, Dawson beats him imo

 

Chad Dawson by decision.

 

****in Jermaine Taylor had trouble with Corey Spinks. Now Chad is also a lefty. He's bigger, he's stronger, and he's overall better than Spinks. I'll take Bad Chad over Bad Intentions.

 

Jermain Taylor by decision.

 

Dawson would be badly drained at 168, still think he wins this.

 

WHAT?

 

The only area where you can compare the two is natural athleticism.

In terms of class this is a horrendous mismatch. :yep

 

I don't see how anyone is picking Taylor. The people that are picking Taylor by KO should be ashamed to call themselves a fan of the sport. When the hell is the last time Taylor stopped someone? I believe 3 years ago if I'm not mistaken. Hell, Taylor was put in the ring with 3 straight JMW's and still couldn't get a stoppage. Yet despite this he's going to go up to 168 and stop Dawson?:nut

 

Dawson by wide UD. Taylor has good hand speed, but he rarely uses it, and his workrate is pretty disappointing. In Taylors defense he is more experienced concerning top fights. Dawson still makes youthful mistakes.

Taylor has lived long on fighting smaller guys and has lost quite a few fights. I don't even think he will do very well at SMW. Lesser guys than Dawson at SMW will beat him as well, ie Andrade and Bute.

 

I'll give you a pass then. In general, I think you're a good poster. I'm going to tell you straight up, I'm not a Taylor hater. However, when I see little ass Ouma backing him up, no way can I pick him to go up in weight and beat someone on the level of Dawson. I definately wouldn't pick him to win via stoppage. Taylor has already admitted that he has trouble with lefites. If he thought Spinks and Ouma were tricky, he would be in all sorts of trouble against Dawson.