On May 9 in Las Vegas, NV, "Bad" Chad Dawson [27(17)-0(0)-0] will defend his IBF Light Heavyweight title again against Antonio Tarver [27(19)-5(0)-0]. This is a rematch from last October where Dawson simply outclassed Tarver in that wide unanimous decision win. If not for the rematch clause in their contract which Tarver exercised, this fight does not deserve to happen. This will be Tarver's last significant fight, or most probably his last fight, after a decent career highlighted by two wins against Roy Jones Jr. including a stoppage in the 2nd in 2004. Dawson is already a force to reckon with and I believe at this point in his career, Tarver does not deserve to be in the same ring with him. Unfortunately, Tarver needs to earn his last considerable paycheck. One thing not going for Dawson's career right now is that there are no noteworthy names in the 175-lb. class where other titleholders are either across the Atlantic or tries to remain in his hometown. The only worthy challenger in the mainland is the ageless Bernard Hopkins, but Hopkins avoids Dawson like his got swine flu. It's quite understandable. Hopkins doesn't want to end his career the way Pacquiao knocked Hatton down. The only way for Dawson to get meaningful fights is to move up to cruiserweight and challenge former victim and current Ring and IBF champ Tomasz Adamek. Dawson is one of my favorite active boxers and I look forward to this bout and his future battles. This fight might not be competitive but just watching Dawson make mince meat out of Tarver will be entertaining enough. Tarver will be sorry he exercised his rematch option. HBO will cover starting at 9:30 pm ET.
My Prediction:
Easy stoppage win for Bad Chad.
My Prediction:
Easy stoppage win for Bad Chad.
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