I have to tell you,Call it jumping on a band wagon or call it finally recognizing a good thing when you see it But I'm sold and quite the convert.Up until Sat. Night,I had some reservations concerning Dawson.....Mainly his habit of easing off and coasting when things are going his way.Prior to the Tarver fight he came off abit dismissive and a little to Aloof Imo.Once it began he displayed his true potential and maturing skillset against a still capable and experienced Tarver....The hand speed and clear game plan was obvious right off the bat.He repeatedly dictated pace with top notch punch selection,beating Tarver to the punch and moving as he wished to again reset.By the midway point,Tarver was reduced to almost flailing in hopes of a KO punch and looked discouraged & tired.Dawson controlled the ring and made a huge jump into the big time.

The flaw I see is as mentioned,The coasting....ecspecially late.A small part of me expects him to get badly clipped for a count if he does not tighten this up and he seems to be making major improvements.Adameck touched him,Johnson,even Tarver had a brief last surge in the 12th.Non the less,what impressed me the most over his last few was that he answered a key question that any young gun coming up fast has to be asked that set's them apart from the also rans in they're respected division.He went through a serious acid test against Johnson and had some hellacious adversity.He made adjustments and dug down....ugly in spots but he did not fold up.The decision frankly can be hotly contested,Johnson did what he always has done against the odds......he fought his ass off!!!I know I'm going back wards here but that fight might just prove to be one of the most,if not the most valuable fights in his current and future career.I think he righted the ship against Tarver....I realize Tarver is pushing 40 but Dawson looked sharp and is a major player.I have no idea he will face next,Calzaghe is booked with Jones,I dont know why an inactive Taylor keeps popping up lately,but maybe off a spectacular (??) win vs.Lacy he jumps up & would like a go,nice style clash Imo.A Johnson rematch would speak volumes.I'm watching!!