Why is Dawson fighting Johnson again?

[Cleon]

Johnson is the only fighter HBO would approve. So it Dawson want to make the big bucks, he has to do what they say.

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There was also a calling for a return from boxing fans & media alike
Before Chad could move on he had to deal with the unfinished business

[josef4334]

a lot of people thought johnson won or maybe a draw so i think HBO is giving dawson the chance to show people that the "gift" decision wasn't a mistake.

[JonnyFolds]

a lot of people thought johnson won or maybe a draw so i think HBO is giving dawson the chance to show people that the "gift" decision wasn't a mistake.

HBO isn't giving SHIT. They wouldn't put there neck on the line for anyone. They know what sells... 2 things...

Bad Blood/Bad Attitudes
Competitive fights

In that order.

[JonnyFolds]

Johnson is the only fighter HBO would approve. So it Dawson want to make the big bucks, he has to do what they say.

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There was also a calling for a return from boxing fans & media alike
Before Chad could move on he had to deal with the unfinished business

Which makes me wonder why the hell he had to fight Tarver again :P

[Cleon]

Johnson is the only fighter HBO would approve. So it Dawson want to make the big bucks, he has to do what they say.

True
There was also a calling for a return from boxing fans & media alike
Before Chad could move on he had to deal with the unfinished business

Which makes me wonder why the hell he had to fight Tarver again :P

Tarver invoked the rematch clause he already go his ass kicked but wanted a second helping I guess
I think Dawson & his team were trying to avoid Johnson but couldn't get a bigger fight