Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Chad Dawson v. Antonio Tarver II
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 8:22 PM EDT
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PrintCoverage starts at 9:30 ET with the fight on HBO. There are no televised undercard bouts tonight. The Hatton-Pacquiao replay will also air tonight, all two rounds of it. I'd expect they'll fill a healthy amount of time with discussion of that fight and of Chad Dawson.
Picks thread for the fight is here. You'll have until just before 9:30 to get your pick in.
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| CHAD DAWSON Ring Magazine No. 2 Light Heavyweight IBF/IBO Light Heavyweight Titlist Bad Left Hook No. 9 P4P |
ANTONIO TARVER Ring Magazine No. 4 Light Heavyweight |
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| 27-0 | Record | 27-5 |
| 17 | KO | 19 |
| New Haven, CT | Hometown | Tampa, FL |
| 26 | Age | 40 |
| 6'3" | Height | 6'2" |
| 76 1/2" | Reach | 75" |
| Antonio Tarver (UD-12) Glen Johnson (UD-12) Tomasz Adamek (UD-12) |
Notable Wins | Clinton Woods (UD-12) Roy Jones Jr. (TKO-2, UD-12) Glen Johnson (UD-12) |
| Notable Losses | Chad Dawson (UD-12) Bernard Hopkins (UD-12) Glen Johnson (SD-12) |
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Huck just belted the shit out of Rusal…. Good god that man can punch!!
Boxing is the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight. (Omar Epps)
Chad Dawson
Beatdown rd 7
I showed up to make you feel better SC. And Yes i’m superrrrr amped for this fight and amped at least a bit with no sarcasm to watch Tarver get his shit pushed in.
Gimme 1 round!
Also
The Caps Pens series has been absolutely fantastic
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
just got even better
OT baby. Ovechkin is INSANE.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Well... This fight is stupid
but as an alternative we could always buy the Hector Camacho Sr. vs. Yory Boy Campas PPV
Gimme 1 round!
I thought it was postponed until 2 weeks from now
They might have been able to scramble to get it together though. Honestly, I haven’t checked since Wednesday.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Wow. I wonder if it’s the same Doubletree by Universal. I’ve been there.
…that’s about as much interest as I have.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah so...
My favorite North American soccer team (Toronto FC) blew a lead twice and drew 3-3 in a game they should’ve won. I’m already coming into this fight pissed so there better be some action.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
I'm watching Pacquiao/Hatton instead. ;-)
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Haha, it was a rare entertaining MLS game
But naturally this team blows. I’m tired of TFC losing leads over and over and over again.
I’m stuck counting down the days to the Seahawks season.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Doesn't seattle have a soccer team?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Yeah but it's TFC Till I Die!
/Release Chad Barrett…worst striker ever.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Does anyone else have sort of an excited dread watching this again? I mean Jesus this is something else.
Well...
Dawson does have a very shakey chin. Maybe its cause of his little chicken neck… His offensive talent is remarkable but there is always the chance he gets clipped. So there is SOME excitement.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Only on a punchers chance
I won’t say you’re dumb for takign that bet. But you’re better off betting Tarver by KO and going for 8 to 1 or whatever the KO identifier adds to the bet. I bet 250 on Manny to KO DLH in 10-12 at 30 to 1 odds… And of course he quit on his stool in 8. I was pissed
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
well they aren't giving him sobrity tests
kinda like barry bonds never actually testing positive for roids.
everyone knows, just hasn’t been proven.
how does lampley
miss that right hook manny landed there that rocked the shit out of hatton is beyond me.
he mentioned a right hand by hatton that missed
Lampley you idiot
They have to move him because if he’s on his back he could swallow his tongue.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
With that strong a KD though
They should have stablized his neck better
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Think Hatton can see straight yet?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
It wasn’t until after reading Rafael’s column today that I realized that when Pacquiao said that little prayer in the corner after the KO, he was probably praying for Hatton’s health.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
yup
reminds me of rocky marciano.
couldn’t hurt a fly outside the ring but inside he can just obliterate someone.
Kellerman and not Merchant in Vegas tonight.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
I really hope Urango knocks Berto's ass out
I don’t know what it is, but something about Berto rubs me the wrong way. Probably not Berto’s fault, but I just feel like he’s immensely overhyped.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
I really love Berto. Part of it is I think he’s very vulnerable against good opponents.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Berto too
I think he’s still fairly raw and has the potential to improve from the Collazo fight.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
he’s a cocky sumbitch who has an asshole of a face. good fighter tho
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on May 9, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, how old was that clip of the Klitschkos?
Wlad hasn’t had hair like that in 5 years at least.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
HBO's got a hell of a lineup coming up
Big difference from a few years ago, when it seemed like it was all showcase fights.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
right?
Literally every one of those fights could be really good.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
For the love of god Haye, please win.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
"not an eventful fight..."
but hbo advertises it as “highly anticipated”
this is why i hate these hbo ass clowns.
Tarver-Dawson I wasn’t eventful. It WAS highly anticipated. Showtime had spent a year and a half trying to put it together.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
well of course
it was the best fight at light heavy at the time.
now? not so much.
by sonofapsycho on May 9, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Did they say THIS was highly anticipated? I’m not being argumentative, I missed it if they did. If they did, then yeah, that’s some shit.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
yea
during all advertisements.
big bold letters as well.
by sonofapsycho on May 9, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was hilarious how little they featured Tarver.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Blaming announcers for hyping fights
is sort of like blaming an auctioneer for selling stuff to the highest bidder.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
not blaming the announcers for this one
they are horrible but this is one time im not blaming them.
i said hbo in general.
by sonofapsycho on May 9, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of assclowns
I can’t believe HBO is giving Joe Buck his own TV show….
Vogt early, Vogt often.
hes a perfect fit
buck is someone whos actualy more smug than lampley.
by alot.
by sonofapsycho on May 9, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm tired of HBO highlighting
EVERY single fighter that grew up in the slums. It ticks me off.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
People find it inspiring to see guys that came from nowhere to make something of themselves.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Berto has a pretty slick website: http://www.andreberto.com/
I was googling his name to find out how old he is, and I checked it out.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I bet that web developer got paid well
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
do u guys think?
this fight may get some more tv interest , just because of the hatton replay being on the same show.
Oh come on, don't bring your damn baby to the fight
I can’t stand seeing the kids’ faces when they watch their daddies get pummeled
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Mark Coleman vs. Fedor Emelianenko
Great example of how stupid bringing your kids is.
point well made
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
And then he went on a roid rage and made it worse.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Did he lose it after? I just remember him awkwardly pretending to hit Fedor during the interview. His most memorable flip out to me was after the Shogun fight.
Yeah, he lost it. Backstage he flipped the fuck out.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Oops, either way, it’s depressing to see.
by kp the ghost on May 9, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
The heavyweight championship of the world! Isn't that right Buffer?
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
yea
tv is going on mute if by chance he wins this
by sonofapsycho on May 9, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Dawson is too quick for Tarver, and I'm already bored with this fight.
10-9 Dawson
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Disagreed
It wasn’t bad so far. Albeit Dawson is too fast for Tarver. Tarver did land probably the best punch of the which Dawson took well
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Dawson-Tarver R1
Jab from Dawson, then he goes to the body. Hook from Dawson, Tarver blocking most of those two hooks. Body jab by Dawson. Double thud on traded jabs. Dawson throwing but Tarver is on top of it. Still he’s not doing anything offensively yet. Long left by Tarver, doesn’t land. Dawson backs him off. Dawson bites on a feint but Tarver doesn’t make anything of it.
Is that Peter Manfredo in the white shirt?
Dawson rips away near the end of the round, and Tarver retreats.
Dawson 10-9
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad in Dawson’s corner: “He’s got nothin’, but I want you to be careful.”
I didn't think it was a bad first round
And Tarver had a respectable showing. For a few seconds there, Dawson seemed bothered.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
That won't last long though
Dawson will start to take over after 4
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Dawson-Tarver R2
Kellerman’s acting like that first round blew out expectations. Kind of exactly what I expected.
Tarver runs around the ring with Dawson flicking a jab at him. Body work by Dawson, but he’s not landing very well upstairs yet. He’s got Tarver on the ropes now, and shoots a right hook and a left, neither of which land. Tarver’s hands are up high, so Dawson throws to the gloves, then goes back to the body on the same combo. Tarver has to accept the body shots. Three more shots blocked. Tarver is doing exactly what he did the first fight.
Clubbing left by Tarver is blocked, Dawson goes back to the body again. He’s throwing in bursts and Tarver isn’t doing much at all. It’s just that Tarver is blocking, what, 90% of this stuff? The body work is solid. Tarver might be baiting him.
Dawson pops Tarver after the ball.
Dawson 10-9
Dawson 20-18
20-18
Joe Buck live sounds like the worst thing ever.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
It can’t be worse than “Hey, Weren’t Sports Great When I Was a Kid?” with Bob Costas
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Bob Costas is the most annoying broadcaster in the world.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
You haven't watched a Kevin kennedy called game, have you?
“When i was a catcher…”
“When I was a manager…”
“When I was in LA….”
x10000000
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I know my broadcasters. Kennedy is crap, too, but Costas is just — he gets my ire up.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Bob Costas isn't awful
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
the hell he isn't
Smug little turd. Put it this way: I feel about Costas the way sonofapsycho feels about Lamps.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be smug too
If I was widely considered to be the man to be teh commissioner of baseball. Widely considered to be one of the worlds top broadcasters. Hosted the olympics several times and had an IQ that quite likely is in the genius range.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh, I'm a sucker for the interview.
TSOYA is on my must listen to list.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Decent round 2. Tarver ain't looking too bad.
20-18 Dawson.
Joe Buck live has 5 months.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Dawson-Tarver R3
Tarver potshotting the body in a short clinch. Dawson’s hand speed is really showing against Tarver, whose lack of hand speed is going to kill him. He just does not have it without a home run punch. Tarver starting to throw now. It’s like they suddenly traded spots.
Tarver is throwing some weird combinations and even slips into an orthodox stance. Dawson is covering and blocking most of this round. Like a bizarro version of the second round.
Tarver 10-9
Dawson 29-28
I'll reiterate
Dawson looked much better when Floyd was his trainer. Sure, he’s blocking Tarver’s punches, but when he was with Floyd, he would have slipped and countered.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Floyd is all about himself
He doesn’t give a flying fuck about any of his fighters.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I think his whole stable would be better off
with other top level trainers
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
You know at this point I kinda hope Tarver beats Dawson. Chad deserves it for not offering a rematch to the Gentleman.
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
Why? He went to Tarver for more money and now Tarver’s got the rematch clause.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
Because I thought Glen beat him.
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
So he should’ve taken less money? He can still fight Johnson again. He’ll probably have to.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll probably need to rematch Johnson soon
There aren’t any other big money fights available, really.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Am I the only one who though Dawson did enough to win it?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I don't normally do this...
but I’m watching a stream of Campas/Camacho. It’s the Wargods of boxing. Pinklon Thomas is currently pumping the crowd up: “W’re gonna have a main event here that is gonna be the main attraction.”
I refuse to even acknowledge its existence
Watching an illegal stream would lend the show too much credibility
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Hector Camacho Sr. Vs Cesar Chavez Jr.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Will you be watching WARGODS2!!!!
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Dawson-Tarver R4
Dawson throwing again in the opening minute. Tarver trying to open his guard with a jab now, but Chad’s hands are back in a fighting stance instead of his defensive posture where he’s just arms up.
Dawson throwing and throwing, Tarver blocking and blocking. Dawson NAILS Tarver with a big left! That one landed clean and Tarver felt it. Tarver with a short left. And there’s a couple more lefts. Pretty decent round, really. Most action of the fight and the best punch we’ve seen.
Dawson 10-9
Dawson 39-37
First fight wasn’t awful, either. Just had a clear winner.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Man... Tarver really is technically HORRIBLE
His whole career is based off 1 punch against a guy who everybody knows has no chin
Gimme 1 round!
He's not technically that bad
He was probably the best amateur light heavyweight in US history.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
And FWIW, I have Tarver winning this round
Tarver blocked almost all of Dawson’s punches, Tarver had some good body work and snapped Dawson’s head back a few times.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
certainly the most overhyped
of all time.
laid an egg in the Olympics.
by sonofapsycho on May 9, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
He wasn't technically that bad
Thats like saying Evil Vic wasn’t technically horrible in his fights leading up to Donaire. He has the ability to be technically sound but he’s throwing wide looping punches and ugly uppercuts
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He needs to throw looping punches
because Dawson blocks everything that’s straight
Vogt early, Vogt often.
"A guy who everybody knows has no chin"
That’s a pretty hilarious description of a former P4P #1 fighter.
A PfP fighter
That never got touched by a puncher in his career till Tarver fluked him. You can be a chinless fighter if you never get hit. Especially if you never get hit by a puncher
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Roy as great as he was
won most every round he ever fought and rarely got tagged clean – and never tagged flush by a booming puncher.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh wait - yes he did
And he about fell through the ropes
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Dawson-Tarver R5
They’re throwing some now. Tarver is RIPPING at Chad here in the first 30 seconds. Dawson is pumping the jab now. Dawson settling it down now. The small crowd is getting pretty into the fight at least.
Nice left by Tarver sneaks in and lands clean. Dawson holding onto Tarver’s right hand now, and HERE COMES DAWSON WITH A COMBO! Crowd really is coming alive, and this is turning into a pretty decent fight. Dawson with an uppercut. Overwhelming round in spots for Dawson, and I go with him. He outlanded him 2-to-1 or so.
Dawson 10-9
Dawson 49-46
Dawson-Tarver R6
Tarver seems to be tiring a bit, and Dawson seems to be finding every look at the right time. I’ve got him pulling away pretty solidly, just like the first fight but with a little more action, although it’s certainly slowed down this round on both counts. Tarver is landing less than 10 punches a round.
Dawson 10-9
Dawson 59-55
I tend to think Compubox undercounts wide body shots like the kind Tarver is throwing a lot of
Vogt early, Vogt often.
agreed on that
Half the time I think compubox ignores body shots entirely
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he was just saying “you’re in good shape, it’s time to let it go”
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Another Tarver round
I have it 67-66 Dawson, but I’m probably the only one who has it that close.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
I think Dawson blocked most of that flurry
with the George Foreman sideways guard
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Dawson-Tarver R7
Hard body shot by Dawson. He’s throwing more, landing more, landing better. There’s a wild right hook that misses, and Tarver starts coming on! I think Dawson might be feeling it. DAWSON’S KNEE HAS BUCKLED! Ooh, but he’s back with a flurry. Tarver is pressing hard down the stretch. Dawson might be getting a break as the round ends…now.
Tarver 10-9
Dawson 68-65
69-64, skipped a round for some reason
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Call me crazy but I'm giving that round to Tarver.
68-65 Dawson.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Dawson-Tarver R8
Dawson with two jabs, Tarver fires three back. A lot of the time the last few rounds it’s 40-year old Tarver who’s coming forward. Dawson is crowding him now. Jabs from each man. Two sharp jabs by Tarver. Body shot Dawson. Tarver just misses a nice straight left. Dawson with a four-punch combo after he makes Tarver miss again. Good left by Tarver, Dawson didn’t see it coming and was swinging a right. Dawson gets caught turned around, and Tarver misses a chance to pounce.
Dawson 10-9
Dawson 78-74
78-74 Dawson
Is Robert Byrd related to Adelaide?
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
88-83 Dawson. Most lopsided round of the night.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Dawson-Tarver R9
Big flurry from Dawson backing Tarver down, and he goes right back to it when he finds Tarver again. Not a lot landing, but it’s snazzy. Tarver hit hard with a right hook, but doesn’t miss a beat. Pushing body shot by Tarver trying to get Dawson off of him, because Chad is smothering this round. Now it’s Tarver coming forward halfway in, with Dawson backing away. Dawson seems to have two motives: Wearing Tarver out with offense, and further testing his stamina by making him chase the rest of the time, and mostly punch air. It’s been one of his better performances, really, and old Antonio has done a good job defensively too.
Left hand by Dawson, and he ends the round throwing.
Dawson 10-9
Dawson 88-83
anyone remember when buddy was the "it" trainer
what a difference a couple years makes.
cant think of anyone really great hes with anymore.
The Gatti fight against Mayweather was the set-up. When he told Winky Wright to basically take the round off against Taylor it was the clincher.
Keep the jab going!
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
I wonder how hard the weight cut is on Dawson
He seems to run out of steam at least once a round.
Gimme 1 round!
98-92 Dawson. Either Tarver gets a KO or he's done.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Dawson-Tarver R10
Dawson staying close to Tarver again to start the round. Dawson is making Tarver miss just about everything now. Tarver is punching air over and over and over. Long left grazes Dawson. He’s now dancing to keep Tarver out of the fight — I think he thinks he’s comfortably ahead.
Dawson 10-9
Dawson 98-92
Dawson’s corner thinks he’s giving rounds away. Dawson replies, “He ain’t touchin’ me.” This is two guys who refuse to agree with their corners.
How do you score that
Dawson slipped almost everything… But only threw about 20 punches the entire round and landed about half of that
Gimme 1 round!
looking at eddie mustafa
makes me want to find some his and matthew sadd mohammed, and fights online.
sadd would eat these two alive.
Dawson-Tarver R11
Dawson with some decent shots, but not square, and Tarver resets quickly. This fight has slipped and slipped away from Tarver. Manny has a hard-on for Tarver’s jab, but it’s really just touching Dawson, IMO. Tarver coming on though — he’s taking this round as it stands with some good shots. Dawson would get picked apart something awful by Bernard Hopkins so for his sake I hope he doesn’t go there.
Dawson with a nice combo with about 30 seconds left. Tarver excited about himself at the bell.
Tarver 10-9
Dawson 107-102
Just My opinion
I think Dawson would benefit greatly from going to Freddie Roach. Roach seems to focus on a guys strengths and forcing his guys opponents to fight to those strengths. Dawson’s is obviously combinations and movement. The peek-a-boo defense for Bad Chad is only working against him. Freddie would have him slipping and punching more
Gimme 1 round!
Chad has a so-so chin
Not sure you want him moving into a punch he doesn’t see. Might be better off just covering up. But I agree in concept.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Dawson-Tarver R12
Crowd is very excited for the final round. Small but lively.
Interesting final round but Tarver just has no urgency, which he did in the 12th round last time they fought, and that was very exciting. Dawson swinging loaded up rights and lefts, but not landing much. Dawson ends it with a won round.
Dawson 10-9
Dawson 117-111
Tarver is gonna whiiiiine if he loses.
Meh. Could have been worse.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Pretty much the same as the first fight.
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
117-111 Dawson. Better fight from Tarver but now way did he win this.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Max: "Will you rematch Glen Johnson?'
Dawson: “Not unless I absolutely have to.”
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
indeed
I think Bute vs Dawson would be a really hard line to pick. Dawson would school Bute for most rounds… But then I think he might take a trip to nappy nap land towards the end of the fight.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 9, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
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