Chad Davson V Antonio Tarver

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  1. pecks

    pecks ***** Full Member

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    A few big fights coming up, and this one has snuck under the radar a bit imo.

    I'd love to see this somehow, hopefully Japan are big on their boxing and have it showing somewhere.

    Anyway, I think Dawson has some incredible tools, and at times he's a delight to watch when he lets them go. He certainly has what it takes to blow Tarver away, but Tarver has a lot of experience and ring maturity whereas Dawson is still pretty much a pup.

    Tarver isnt as bad as many make him out to be, and is certainly capable of winning the mind battle in the ring, whether or not that can win him the fight remains to be seen, but we shall find out...

    I believe this is the start of a new stage in Dawson's career. I was happy that they didn't try and rush him after his impressive win against Adamek, he went along at a decent pace while mastering a few learning curves along the way.
    The Johnson fight was apparently a bit of a hurdle, and one that looks like it's given Tarver confidence that he can beat him, because Tarver wanted none of him before it.

    Anyway, I'm gunna say Dawson takes this one out via UD by about 4 points. :good
     
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  2. Marcus

    Marcus Boxing Junkie banned

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    im looking forward to this, ill go with dawson, young strong guy, good speed and reflexes, but he doesnt use his height and reach to its full advantage, i hope he does against tarver.

    tarver beat woods pretty easy, but some say woods was ill.

    saw a bit of dawson vs glen, glen has a ****in weird style imo,and his punch output was high, i think unless tarver really lets his hands go, he will lose a UD.
     
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  3. teke

    teke Titans Time !!! Full Member

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    No idea who wins this.

    Tarver is a strange fellow to follow, he can fight **** one night then turn it all around the next.
     
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  4. JOSEY WALES

    JOSEY WALES Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bad Chad at a stroll .
     
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  5. sambo1987

    sambo1987 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Very true, Tarver is so hot and cold. I expect Dawson to win a wide UD with maybe a scare or two along the way. There was a photo of the two on the esb homepage the other day and Dawson just looked so cool and relaxed, I don't think Tarver's mind games will work this time.
     
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  6. Rise Above

    Rise Above IBHOF elector Full Member

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    My money is on Dawson, not sure if Tarver has got much left.
     
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  7. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Could go either way. :good
     
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  8. teke

    teke Titans Time !!! Full Member

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    This is in startch contrast to your **** stirring thread int he General Forum :yep
     
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  9. Bentchassis

    Bentchassis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Dawson should roll past him nicely. Expecting further improvement from Chad each time he fights now. Struggling against Johnson will hold him in good stead and I can't see Tarver walking through his punches like Johnson did. Tarver's best chance is to test Chad's shaky chin but I honestly don't think he has the power to hurt him.
     
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  10. teke

    teke Titans Time !!! Full Member

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    Tarver has really good power. If he hits Chad on the Chin he will know it.
     
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  11. Bentchassis

    Bentchassis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Bad choice of words by me. What I should have said was I think Tarvers timing and speed are fading and even if he does manage to hurt Dawson I don't think he'll have the finishing capabilities to get the KO.
     
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  12. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Indeed it is mate, indeed it is. :yep
     
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  13. Dr Gonzo

    Dr Gonzo Yo! Molesta La Breastas! Full Member

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    im going to take Tarver UD, not sold on Dawson yet and i think Tarver's experience will play a big factor
     
    Dr Gonzo, Oct 6, 2008
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  14. ashley

    ashley Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tarver has some good wins and the fights he lost are no shame.

    Interesting fight....hard to say as Dawson looks strong.....maybe Dawson close UD.
     
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  15. teke

    teke Titans Time !!! Full Member

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    As i stated earlier i dont know who wins but i want Tarver to win :patsch

    I think its gonna be a good fight.
     
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