By Chris Williams: International Boxing Federation light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs) defeated Antonio Tarver (26-6, 19 KOs) by a 12-round unanimous decision on Saturday night, beating the 40-year-old Tarver about as bad as he did last time out. Tarver tried to make a fight of it this time, coming at Dawson, firing off a lot of punches, but the fight looked mostly like the first fight last year in October, which concluded with Dawson winning by a lopsided 12-round decision.
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Dawson Would Have Beaten Calzaghe
By Scott Gilfoid: Having seen the IBF title fight last Saturday night between champion Chad Dawson and challenger Antonio Tarver, I think Dawson would have beaten former WBO super middleweight Joe Calzaghe had it been him in the ring instead of 40-year-old Tarver. Dawson looked good for the most part, showing fast hand speed, good power and excellent defense. Dawson controlled almost the entire 12-round fight with Tarver and only had a problem when Dawson eased off the throttle in the last two rounds.
Should Tarver Retire?
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.
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.
News – Dawson Wants Bout With Calzaghe
By Jim Dower: International Boxing Federation light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson reportedly wants a fight with Joe Calzaghe next, according to The Sun Dawson, 26, defeated former IBF light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver on Saturday night by a 12-round unanimous decision in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight, although a little more competitive than the first bout in October 2008, was still mostly a one-sided mismatch with Dawson fairly easily beating the older, slower 40-year-old Tarver.
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.