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Showtime Boxing: Antonio Tarver Added As Guest Commentator For July 31 ShoBox

By Boxing Press July 28th, 2009 All Press Releases

Crafty former light heavyweight world champion Antonio Tarver will join ShoBox: The New Generation announcers Nick Charles and Steve Farhood as a guest commentator on the telecast live Friday, July 31, on Showtime, 11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast.

Tarver, the former undisputed 175-pound world champion, is the only man to stick two losses on the professional resume of future Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr. More...

 

 

TV One Access Spotlights Boxing Veteran Antonio Tarver

By Boxing Press June 6th, 2009 All Press Releases

Three-time world light heavyweight champion and “Rocky Balboa” co-star Antonio Tarver will be featured on the next "TV One Access," when host Tatyana Ali and correspondent Quddus celebrate the hottest 40-year-olds in Hollywood.

"The Big 4-OH!" is an hour-long special produced by TV One's monthly entertainment news program, "TV One Access." The special premieres this Sunday, June 7, on cable’s TV One. More...

 

 

Best Boxing Upsets Of The Past Twenty Years

By David Shipman May 14th, 2009 All Boxing Articles

Number 6: Marco Antonio Barerra puts on a clinic against undefeated Naseem Hamed in 2001. Result: 115-112, 116-111 and 115-112, all for Barerra.

Barerra came in to this fight as a "washed-up" 27-year-old who was recently beated badly by Junior Jones twice via a fifth round retirement and decisive UD 12 loss. He shot back up on the boxing scene after giving the undefeated Erik Morales all he could handle in 2000, even knocking the champion down in the 12th and final round in which Barerra would lose a close split-decision.

Hamed was an exciting brawler and laughably was seen as the most powerful puncher in boxing, despite weighing only 126 pounds. Hamed was a showman, never lost a fight and put on a long ring entrance that angered Barerra, as well as the fans.

What ensued when Hamed stepped in to the ring was utter choas to this writer. Marco didn't have a chance, did he?

Barerra proceeded to defy the critics, and stuck to boxing circles around Hamed. Hamed did virtually nothing the first seven rounds, and was down big before he landed a couple straight right hands to Barerra's nose.

Barerra landed many shots that whipped Hamed's head back, bent him at the waist and nearly floored Hamed a few times.

To solidify and puncuate his upset of Hamed, Barrera even slammed the Englishman's head in to the turnbuckle in the 12th round. What a fight! No controversy, just an utter upset! More...

 

 

Boxing Result: Chad Dawson Defeats Antonio Tarver In Rematch

By Richard Eberline May 10th, 2009 All Boxing Results

Chad Dawson won his rematch last night with Antonio Tarver at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, defending his IBF and IBO light heavyweight belts in the process.

Dawson won nearly ever round against Tarver during their initial clash this past October and while he was never in any trouble last night, the rematch victory wasn't as dominant.

Tarver was more aggressive and threw more punches this time out but once again, Dawson at 26 was just two fast for his 40 year old rival and while he wasn't as busy as Tarver, was far more accurate.

At the end of 12 frames, Dawson swept the cards 117-111 twice and 116-112, improving to 28-0 (17). Tarver drops to 27-6 (19).

Heavyweight prospect Bowie Tupou, 18-0 (14), stopped Chris Koval, 24-6 (18), and featherweight Melissa Hernandez, 10-1-2 (3), posted a six round decision over Jeri Sitzes, 14-9-1 (6).

 

 

Boxing Preview: Chad Dawson vs. Antonio Tarver 2

By Richard Eberline May 9th, 2009 All Boxing Previews

Tonight, IBF/IBO Light Heavy Champ "Bad" Chad Dawson faces Antonio Tarver at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, NV for a rematch to their intial clash last October, which Dawson won by a wide points margin.

In this battle of southpaws, Dawson, 27-0 (17), holds all the advantages with the exception of the experience department, where Tarver, 27-5 (19), has the edge.

At 26, Dawson is far younger than the 40 year old Tarver and he can really only lose this one if he beats himself.

The New Haven man's defense isn't the best but he usually wins fights by keeping opponents more concerned about what's coming at them rather than their own offense.

Tarver's camp has gotten good mileage during the press buildup for this bout by mentioning that "The Magic Man" has never lost a rematch. More...

 

 

Boxing Weights: Chad Dawson vs. Antonio Tarver II

By Boxing Press May 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

IBF/IBO Light Heavyweight Champion Chad Dawson puts his belts on the line tonight at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV, facing former world champion Antonio Tarver in a rematch.

12 rounds, IBF/IBO Light Heavyweight Championship
Chad Dawson: 175 lb
Antonio Tarver: 172 lb More...

 

 

Chad Dawson vs. Antonio Tarver Boxing Rematch Heats Up

By Boxing Press May 6th, 2009 All Press Releases

Bad” Chad Dawson has pulled out all the stops in training for his upcoming defense of the IBF/IBO light heavyweight title belts he proudly wears courtesy the unanimous decision victory he earned over the previous champion Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver on October 11. More...

 

 

Dawson, Tarver Rematch For Light Heavy Boxing Supremacy

By Boxing Press March 19th, 2009 All Press Releases

Undefeated IBF/IBO light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson and three-time world champion Antonio Tarver will meet in a rematch of their world title fight, Saturday, May 9, in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

Dawson, 27-0 (17), from New Haven, CT, began his second reign as a light heavyweight world champion by dethroning the defending champion Tarver in a hard-fought battle in Las Vegas on October 11, 2008. More...

 

 

Chad Dawson Applauds Retirement Of Boxing Legend Joe Calzaghe

By Boxing Press February 7th, 2009 All Press Releases

Undefeated two-time world light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson took time out of training for his world title defense rematch against Antonio Tarver to comment on the retirement of undefeated two-division world champion Joe Calzaghe of Wales.

“I applaud Joe’s decision," said Dawson." It’s obvious he and his family gave it a lot of thought. Timing is everything and to leave center stage at his peak is rare and certainly comparable to the retirements of Rocky Marciano and Jim Brown. Joe left on his own terms. What could be better? More...

 

 

Boxing Perspective: Who Should Joe Calzaghe Fight Next?

By Danny Wilson January 8th, 2009 All Boxing Articles

After turning back most of his top level competition at super middleweight, longtime WBO Champion Joe Calzaghe left behind the 168 pound division in a much anticipated move to light heavyweight and has summarily dismissed legends Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones in 2008.

Standing now at 46-0 (32), the soon to be 37 year old "Welsh Wizard" is looking at a few remaining bouts before hanging up the gloves for good in the near future, possibly after making a run at Rocky Marciano's amazing 49-0 career mark.

But who should Calzaghe face in his next outing?

The top young gun in the division is undoubtedly the undefeated 26 year old southpaw Chad Dawson, but the IBF/IBO titlist is slated to meet Antonio Tarver in a rematch in March and won't be ready to step back in the ring again, assuming he gets past Tarver again, until September or October.

That could be too long for Calzaghe, who was last in action against Jones in November.

If Calzaghe continues his trend of fighting older foes, there's always Glen Johnson, the 40 year old ex-IBF titlist, but it wouldn't likely generate the kind of money that "Super Joe" is seeking in one of his final bouts. More...

 

 

Boxing Result: Vitali Klitschko Reclaims WBC Title In Berlin

By Hermann Helmut October 12th, 2008 All Boxing Results


© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing

Last night at the O2 Arena In Berlin, Germany, Vitali Klitschko regained the WBC Heavyweight title that he never lost in the ring by stopping Samuel Peter after seven rounds of combat.

Peter began the bout pressing Klitschko but was taking punishment from the taller man's range-finding left hand, eating jabs and surprisingly quick left hooks. A left hook, right hand over the top combination rocked Peter less than a minute into the fight and suddenly he began to back up from the ever more confident Klitschko.

Klitschko landed several more hard right hands as Peter started to punch the towering Ukrainian's chest. When Peter came forward again, he was nailed with either a left hook or the right until he started to jab and move his head on the way in. By the end of the first, Klitschko had dropped his hands to waist level, goading Peter to come in but ate a few jabs for his trouble as the round ended. More...

 

 

Boxing Result: Chad Dawson Defeats Antonio Tarver For Top Spot At Light Heavy

By Richard Eberline October 12th, 2008 All Boxing Results


© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing

It was a story of youth vs. experience last night at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, NV and this time, youth won out as Chad Dawson proved to have too much in the arsenal for veteran Antonio Tarver to handle over the course of twelve rounds.

Dawson had voluntarily given up the WBC title he won over Tomasz Adamek last year after three defenses in order to finally face IBF/IBO Champion Tarver, after the two had exchanged verbal shots through the press for a few years.

That decision paid dividends as soon as the bell rang to begin the first round with 26 year old Dawson holding a clear advantage in reflexes and quickness, zipping Tarver with quick combinations and moving off before his 39 year old opponent could land anything of substance.

That scenario was generally the one that played out over the course of the twelve round bout as Dawson didn't have a lot of trouble hitting Tarver but the veteran used good defensive skills to pick off a lot of follow-up punches with his gloves and arms after getting hit with the first shot or two of a combination. More...

 

 

Boxing Preview Analysis: Samuel Peter vs. Vitali Klitschko

By Lee Bellfield October 11th, 2008 All Boxing Previews

After nearly four years out of the ring, Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko challenges "The Nigerian Nightmare", Samuel Peter, for his old WBC Heavyweight Championship at the 02 World Arena in Berlin tonight.

Much has happened since Klitschko's last fight. Brother Wladimir has established himself as top dog in the weight class, unifying half the division and Vitali's opponent this Saturday night is looking to establish his legacy in the division also.

Peter is no stranger to the Klitschko's; back in 2005 in an IBF eliminator, the Nigerian knocked down Wladimir three times before dropping a close but unanimous decision over 12 rounds.

Strong, powerful and durable, Peter dusted himself off and proceeded to score two victories over the crafty veteran James Toney before winning the Interim WBC title with a points victory over Jameel McCline, climbing off the canvas three times to do so, in October 2007. He then won the title proper with a sixth round stoppage over Russian Oleg Maskaev in March this year.

Vitali, the older of the two Klitschkos, represents Peter's toughest test since the last defeat of the "Nigerian Nightmare". Although the challenger has spent four years out of the ring, he is tough, durable and has tons of heart. The sixth round loss on cuts to Lennox Lewis in June 2003 proved that. In that fight, Vitali absorbed bombs that would have knocked out any other fighter.

His only three fights since then was a second round stoppage win over Kirk Johnson in December 2003 and two eight round stoppage wins over Corrie Sanders and Danny Williams in 2004 in WBC title bouts. More...

 

 

Boxing Preview: Antonio Tarver vs. Chad Dawson

By Richard Eberline October 11th, 2008 All Boxing Previews

Las Vegas tonight sees two top American light heavyweights on a collision course for bragging rights in the 175 pound division as IBF/IBO champion Antonio Tarver meets ex-WBC titlist "Bad" Chad Dawson over twelve scheduled rounds at the Palms Casino.

In a battle of southpaws, Dawson, 26-0 (17), vacated his WBC title for this chance to finally face Tarver, 27-4 (19), after the two have engaged in a bad blood war of words in the press over the last couple of years.

At 27 years of age, Dawson has the youth and speed advantage going into this one but 39 year old Tarver has faced the better competition and enjoyed a highly decorated amateur career before turning pro in 1997.

Dawson should be able to outwork the brash champion but if Tarver finds range early, it could take away "Bad" Chad's confidence as happened to Clinton Woods in his fight with Tarver in April.

Glen Johnson exposed a lot of flaws in Dawson despite losing in their contest in April and Bernard Hopkins established the game plan to dominate Tarver two years ago, but both of those approaches relied on pressure and bullying tactics, which to date hasn't been in either Dawson's or Tarver's playbook. More...

 

 

Tarver, Dawson Make Weight Ahead Of Tonight’s Showdown In Boxing Mad Las Vegas

By Boxing Press October 11th, 2008 All Press Releases


© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing

Antonio Tarver and Dawson battle for light heavyweight supremacy tonight, Saturday, October 11, live on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET delayed on the West Coast) from The Pearl Theatre at Palms Casino in Las Vegas. More...

 

 

Showtime Boxing: Peter vs. Klitschko Heats Up In Berlin

By Boxing Press October 9th, 2008 All Boxing News

In one of the most significant heavyweight championship fights in years, Samuel Peter and Vitali Klitschko will battle for the WBC Heavyweight title Saturday on Showtime. Both fighters stake claim to the belt highly coveted belt.

Below are quotes from Monday’s press conference in Berlin, Germany. Tensions rose as the controversy over the belt continued when Peter ripped the belt out of Klitschko’s hands and stormed off the stage. More...

 

 

Tarver vs. Dawson Light Heavy Boxing Title Showdown Reaches Boiling Point

By Boxing Press October 9th, 2008 All Press Releases

Tarver and Dawson held their final press conference before the 175-pound kingpins battle for light heavyweight supremacy on Saturday, Oct. 11, live on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET delayed on the West Coast.

In the weeks leading to the fight there has been a war of words between Tarver and Dawson. Wednesday’s press conference was the final verbal battle before the two warriors clash in the ring Saturday night at The Pearl Theatre at Palms Casino. More...

 

 

WBC Boxing News: Sulaiman To Attend Peter vs. Klitschko, Clarifies Position On Canada

By Boxing Press October 9th, 2008 All Press Releases

From the office of WBC President José Sulaimán:

World Boxing Council president José Sulaimán will attend the heavyweight world championship fight between champion Samuel Peter of Nigeria and former champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine on October 11 in Germany. More...

 

 

Boxing Info: Dawson Plans To Send Tarver To Dentist

By Boxing Press October 5th, 2008 All Press Releases

Undefeated former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion "Bad" Chad Dawson is ready to dig for gold when he challenges IBF/IBO Light Heavyweight Champion Antonio Tarver next Saturday in Las Vegas

"Drill baby, drill! That's what I'm going to do to Anphonyo Tarver when I finally get that 14-carat chump into the ring," said Dawson from his Las Vegas-based training camp. More...

 

 

“Bad” Chad Dawson Holds Boxing Workout In Las Vegas

By Boxing Press October 3rd, 2008 All Press Releases


© Naoki Fukuda

With 10 days to go before the toughest fight of his career, "Bad" Chad Dawson prepares for the IBF/IBO Light Heavyweight title fight against "The Magic Man" Antonio Tarver. More...

 


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