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By Cliff Rold - The Showtime show this weekend, in the main event, features a bout with big time ramifications for the Light Heavyweight division. Antonio Tarver (27-4, 19 KO) defends his currently held IBF belt, the latest in a career full of straps and accolades, for the first time. Tarver is 39 years old but, due to a late start to his professional years, has fewer miles than the calendar would normally dictate. In defeating Clinton Woods in April by a rout of a decision, he knocked off one of the 175 lb. classes hottest fighters.
Across the ring from him will be Chad Dawson (26-0, 17 KO), most recently a WBC titlist who gave up that strap for this bout. Dawson is 26 years old and, no matter how many miles Tarver does or does not have worn into his frame, it’s an advantage.
Dawson has been the apparent heir apparent at Light Heavyweight since a dominant win in 2006 over tried veteran Eric Harding. He got off the floor from an early knockdown to dominate for the decision. He’s since added his title winning effort against Tomasz Adamek in 2007 and the brutal war with Glenn Johnson earlier this year. Tarver is the logical next step for Dawson in his quest to be the best. [details]
Across the ring from him will be Chad Dawson (26-0, 17 KO), most recently a WBC titlist who gave up that strap for this bout. Dawson is 26 years old and, no matter how many miles Tarver does or does not have worn into his frame, it’s an advantage.
Dawson has been the apparent heir apparent at Light Heavyweight since a dominant win in 2006 over tried veteran Eric Harding. He got off the floor from an early knockdown to dominate for the decision. He’s since added his title winning effort against Tomasz Adamek in 2007 and the brutal war with Glenn Johnson earlier this year. Tarver is the logical next step for Dawson in his quest to be the best. [details]
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