Chad Dawson vs Glen Johnson Odds: W.B.C light-heavyweight champion Chad Dawson will get a chance to silence critics about his disputed decision win over Glen Johnson  when he rematches the Jamaican November 7th. The boxing picks insiders here believe that the 40-year old Johnson should have been given the nod when the two first met in April of 08” and are stunned that Dawson 28-0, 17 KO’s, has been instilled as a -250 boxing betting favorite. We decided to break down the 27-year old southpaw trainer style to evaluate if the high price tag against Johnson, 49-12-2, 33 KO’s, is warranted. The Chad Dawson vs. Glen Johnson Odds have Dawson as a 5-2 boxing betting favorite at Bodog.com.

Tall, stylish and left-handed, the 6’2” Dawson is a boxer with loads of ability. After an excellent amateur career, “Bad Chad” has made a nice transition to the pro’s using a slick Floyd Mayweather esque style. Well-built and very fast, Chad is a physical specimen in his prime. While not a huge banger, Dawson is a crisp puncher that throws melting body shots. Dawson has an explosive nature to his offense unloading blistering combinations that can overwhelm defensively sub-par opponents. On the defensive side of incoming leather Chad is very instinctive with his ability to slip, counter and make use of shoulder rolls. The Chad Dawson vs. Glen Johnson Odds give Dawson a 71% chance of winning of the boxing betting line.

One of the questions surrounding Chad has been his chin but after absorbing some heavy lefts from Antonio Tarver in his last fight it appears that his punch resistance is sound. Some have questioned Chad’s focus at times with a failed marijuana test a few years back and his off-performance against Tarver that some feel was due to him looking ahead to bigger bouts.  Having an influx of cash can also deter a younger fighter and Dawson must be careful not to fall victim to the pitfalls of fame and fortune. Dawson still has some developing to do to become a top pound-4-pound fighter (stamina and hand placement issues) but still has a nice upside.
 
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