By Rick Reeno
BoxingScene.com was informed that a rematch between IBF light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson and challenger Glen Johnson is very close to a deal. Both sides began to negotiate last week and their talks have moved along quickly. The fighters met last April, with Dawson winning a very tough twelve round decision. Johnson had more than his fair share of moments during the twelve rounds, and there were people who scored the fight in his direction.
A Johnson rematch is probably the biggest fight for Dawson at the weight - unless Bernard Hopkins comes knocking. The fight should happen in the fall. I hear the two sides are waiting for a concrete date from HBO.












