Chad Dawson, fighting on the same card as Antonio Tarver vs Clinton Woods beat former light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson by 12-round UD on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at St Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The crowd booed the decision and Johnson who has had more than his share of bad decisions felt he had been robbed. In an entertaining fight, Johnson, a solid proven fighter landed clubbing rights while Dawson racked up points with hand speed, high punch output and footwork from the outside. Dawson remains unbeaten after successfully defending his WBC light heavyweight title three times.
| Fight | Location | Date | Boxing Tickets |
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| Dawson vs TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Chad "Bad" Dawson
Chad Dawson made his pro debut in 2001 after compiling an amateur record of 67-13. Additionally, Dawson was the 2000 US National Under-19 Amateur Champion at 165 lbs and former WBC youth middleweight champion.
Dawson's wins of late include a 3rd round TKO over Jamie Hearn at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England on March 4, 2006 on the Joe Calzaghe vs Jeff Lacy undercard. His 12-round UD victory over veteran boxer Eric Harding on June 2, 2006 after Dawson suffered a flash knockdown in round one, rallied and went on to win the bout and the NABF light heavyweight title. Dawson's capture of the WBC light heavyweight title on February 3, 2007 from previously unbeaten Tomasz Adamek and his 6th round TKO of Jesus Ruiz on June 9, 2007. Then Dawson went on to knocking out Epifanio Mendoza in round four at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California on September 29, 2007.