Probably. Is a hard call for me though. But if it comes down to "boxing brain" Ward should do it. I have mad respect for both these fighters though and it's a tough ass call. Some where along the way last few years Dawson seemed to have lost some "fire". He seemed like he had some back for the Hopkins fight for what that's worth, but still.
Ward UD. I just think he is a better fighter than Dawson, who to me is something of an enigma. I think Ward smothers Dawson and turns it into another phone booth type of fight and wins convincingly.
Dawson physically is a beast, the biggest criticism with him is he doesn't fight to his potential, everyone even most critics admit, that physically Dawson as a boxer is close to unbeatable. no one ever says someone physically would come and tear him up. its always what would happen mentally. Peak Dawson is a nightmare for anyone, supermiddleweight to cruiserweight.