When it comes to superfights like this one, pitting two, elite boxers in their physical primes against one another, I have to pull out my calculator. 
INPUT -> SHIFT -> ENTER -> = WINNER
OK, I’m done calculating.
Based on my various fight INPUTS, SHIFTS in opinion, and data ENTERED, I have come up with a WINNER.
And the winner is: Andre Ward (25-0, 13 KO’s) in a hotly-contested battle to retain his lineal super middleweight crown.
The good news for Chad Dawson (31-1, 17 KO’s) is that he will still retain his lineal light heavyweight championship belt even after a loss.
For a more detailed breakdown of my calculations, see the grid below.
| Factor | Dawson | Ward |
| Locale | X | |
| Hand Speed | X | |
| Ring Generalship | X | |
| Competition | Even | Even |
| Power | X | |
| Conditioning | X | |
| Chin | X | |
| Footwork | X | |
| Size/Strength | X | |
| Defense | X |
Trust me, this will be no blowout victory for Andre Ward by any means. But buoyed by his hometown advantage and more consistent offense and defense, Ward will remain undefeated.
Blogger’s note: Forgive me for not paying earlier respect to Michael Dokes (former heavyweight titlist), who recently passed away. His fight against Evander Holyfield was an all-time great. R.I.P. champ!
