By Jim Dower: With Antonio Tarver’s 12-round unanimous decision loss to IBF light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson on Saturday night at the Hard Rock Café, in Las Vegas, Tarver finds himself facing an uphill battle in trying to resurrect his career.
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Dawson vs. Tarver III: Would There Be Any Fan Interest In This Bout?
By Dave Lahr: Okay, so what if Antonio Tarver has failed two times to beat Chad Dawson. Boxing fans might like to see if Tarver can win on the third try, don’t you think? After all, Tarver stormed out of the ring on Saturday night after the judges’ scores were announced giving IBF light heavyweight champion Dawson a 12-round unanimous decision by the scores of 116-112, 117-111 and 117-111.
Dawson Wins Unanimous Decision Over Tarver in 12
By Sam Gregory: Tonight on HBO undefeated IBF/IBO light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson and three time world champion Antonio Tarver face off in a scheduled 12 round rematch of their world title fight at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Dawson Defeats Tarver in Rematch
By Jason Kim: Once again, Antonio Tarver (26-6, 19 KOs) came up short against undefeated Chad Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs), although this time Tarver, 40, wasn’t beaten nearly so bad in losing a 12-round unanimous decision tonight at the Hard Rock Café, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The final judges’ scores were 116-112, 117-111 and 117-111.
Dawson Defeats Tarver, But Disappoints
By Jim Slattengren: International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs) defeated former IBF champion Antonio Tarver (26-6, 19 KOs) by a 12-round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Hard Rock Café, in Las Vegas. The fight was close with the 40-year-old Tarver applying steady pressure throughout and making Dawson looked like the old man at times.
Tarver Loses Again to Dawson
By Eric Thomas: It’s hard to imagine Antonio Tarver fighting any better than he did tonight against International Boxing Federation light heavyweight champion, but in the end Tarver still ended up losing by a 12-round decision to Dawson at the Hard Rock Café, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dawson won nine rounds to three on two of the judges’ scorecards and eight rounds to four on the other. (Judges’ scores: 116-112, 117-111 and 117-111)
Weigh-In: Dawson 175, Tarver 172 – News
By Eric Thomas: International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (27-0, 17 KOs) weighed in at 175 during today’s weigh-in for tomorrow night’s title defense against Antonio Tarver (27-5, 19 KOs) at the Hard Rock Café, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dawson vs. Tarver II: Not Too Many People Giving Antonio A Chance
By Dave Lahr: Former International Boxing Federation light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver (27-5, 19 KOs) is being written off for lost by many in the boxing world for his challenge of IBF champion Chad Dawson (27-0, 17 KOs) this Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tarver, 40, lost by a 12-round decision last year in October and fought in a passive manner for most of the fight, working on trying to block the many incoming shots that were being thrown his way by the young, speedy 6’3″ Dawson.
Chad Dawson Vs Antonio Tarver 2: A Pointless Fight in The Making
By Adam Fillingham: As Saturday night draws near and the light heavyweight bout between the young up and comer ‘Bad’ Chad Dawson and ‘magic man’ Antonio Tarver gets closer I cant help but wonder how pointless the fight is. At the age of 40, Antonio Tarver is past his best. We saw that in his last fight with Dawson. For this reason I don’t think he deserves a title shot, or even step in the ring with Dawson.
Will Dawson Ever Be As Popular As Calzaghe?
By Chris Williams: I got a big laugh today when I saw Steve Bunce trying to make excuses for Joe Calzaghe on Bunce’s Boxing Hour show, saying “what right does Chad Dawson (27-0, 17 KOs) have to share the ring with Joe Calzaghe in front of 80,000 people in Millennium stadium when he’s [Dawson] fighting Antonio Tarver, who knocked out Roy Jones Jr., in front of 2000 people when you can buy a ticket for 30 quid.”