Round 9:

Going into the final third, and Johnson's trainer telling him he needs each round. They swap jabs in the opening. Johnson pushing out the jab, then a straight right and a right hook. Dawson showboating a little as he skips away. Jab then straight left from Dawson. They swap body shots. Johnson lands to the body, but gets countered. Body shot from Johnson, but a return flurry of short sharp shots from Dawson catches the eye.Body shot from Johnson, but he's not landing enough. Dawson being picked off a little by some hooks up top, but also lands to the body.Hook anda body shot from Johnson. They swap hooks on the bell, and Dawson's claiming the rounds now.

88-85 Dawson.