Chad Dawson Ready for Big Bouts in 2008

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By Dave Sholler - In a division that features big talkers, WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Chad Dawson has done his best to let his in-ring work speak for him. Unlike his elders Antonio Tarver, Roy Jones Jr., and Bernard Hopkins, when Dawson wants to speak, he uses his gloves first and mouth second.

However, in an exclusive interview with BoxingScene.com Wednesday afternoon, the humble 25-year-old from Connecticut admitted that he would be more vocal in his desire to fight the division’s biggest names in 2008. Despite the frustration that comes with being unable to land a fight with Tarver or other marketable names in the division, “Bad” Chad has decided to take a tactful approach in calling out the future Hall of Famers.

“Tarver called out Roy Jones Jr. for so many years and when he finally got the fight, he made his millions,” Dawson said. “All I’m saying is why don’t you give a fighter the same opportunity Roy gave you. [details]

[Boxingwizard]

95% sure he will fight Glen Johnson? I think he needs to cut the percentage down by 50% because Tarver is not going to fight Lacy, therefore the match in April can't happen. And if he's 95% sure why the **** April? I mean he just had his last fight in late September, and what about Adrian Diaconu? He's still the mandatory, I know he's itching for a fight. If he says he'll fight anybody, he needs to fight Adrian Diaconu first.

[Boxingwizard]

And Dawson needs to stop chasing after Tarver. I mean Tarver turned down $2 million not to fight him back in August. Dawson has a chance to be ATG, but he needs to stop lying to his fans.

[Del Coqui]

Dawson is a GREAT fighter in a weak division. He'll have a hard time getting good fights.

[slicksouthpaw16]

He should just chase Hopkins around for his belt...LOL! but i know Hopkins won't fight a young hungry fighter like Dawson.

[Ryn0]

Maybe Clinton Woods would fight him not a big money fight bigger than a mandatory, and he'd get some recognition from beating him if he wins.

[SkillspayBills]

Dawson is the future man. I box just like this mother****er and it's so eerie. Hopefully he can get his chance in 08 and when he does.............he takes advantage of it.

[seantrader2001]

Hopkins is old!!!

I have love for these old guys but it is time the step aside, Bernard is terrible to watch, I hope that Calzaghe puts him into retirement 4 good... In my mind he has not looked good since Trinidad... Beating inconsistent Tarver does not overly impress me... Time to hang them up Old Man!!