By Jason Kim: IBF light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson did enough to get another win over Antonio Tarver on Saturday night, but in beating Tarver by a 12-round unanimous decision, Dawson seemed to show the hallmarks of a fighter that lacks the killer instinct to seek out and destroy his aged opponent.
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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.
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.
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.
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.”
Dawson vs. Tarver II This Saturday; Sturm to Fight Gevor on July 11th – News
By Matt Stein: Undefeated International Boxing Federation light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (27-0, 17 KOs) will be getting back in the ring this Saturday night against former IBF light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver (27-5, 19 KOs) in a rematch of their October 11th, 2008 bout, which saw Dawson handily defeat the 40-year-old Tarver by a one-sided 12-round unanimous decision at the Palms Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.