Best fights of Chad Dawson
Over 18 years as a professional, Chad Dawson has compiled a 36-5 (19) record, including 18 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Chad Dawson defeats Tomasz Adamek
On February 3, 2007 Chad Dawson fought Tomasz Adamek for the WBC light heavyweight title. Dawson was 24 years old with a record of 22-0, and Adamek was 30 with a record of 31-0. Dawson was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Adamek was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Dawson won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Chad Dawson defeats Antonio Tarver
On October 11, 2008 Chad Dawson fought Antonio Tarver for the IBF and IBO light heavyweight titles. Dawson was 26 years old with a record of 26-0, and Tarver was 39 with a record of 27-4. Dawson was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Tarver was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dawson won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
3. Chad Dawson KOs Carl Daniels
On December 10, 2004 Chad Dawson defended his WBC Youth middleweight title against Carl Daniels. Dawson was 22 years old with a record of 15-0, and Daniels was 34 with a record of 49-4-1. Dawson was coming off a win and Daniels was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dawson stopped Carl Daniels via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
4. Chad Dawson defeats Bernard Hopkins in their 2nd fight
On April 28, 2012 Chad Dawson fought Bernard Hopkins for the The Ring and WBC light heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Dawson was 29 years old with a record of 30-1, and Hopkins was 47 with a record of 52-5-2. Dawson won via majority decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
5. Chad Dawson defeats Antonio Tarver in their 2nd fight
On May 9, 2009 Chad Dawson defended his IBF light heavyweight title against Antonio Tarver. It was their second meeting. Dawson was 26 years old with a record of 27-0, and Tarver was 40 with a record of 27-5. Dawson was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak, while Tarver was coming off a loss. Dawson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Chad Dawson defeats Glen Johnson
On April 12, 2008 Chad Dawson defended his WBC light heavyweight title against Glen Johnson. Dawson was 25 years old with a record of 25-0, and Johnson was 39 with a record of 47-11-2. Dawson was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dawson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Chad Dawson loses to Tommy Karpency via split decision
On October 4, 2014 Chad Dawson faced Tommy Karpency in a light heavyweight bout. Dawson was 32 years old with a record of 32-3, and Karpency was 28 with a record of 23-4-1. Dawson was coming off a win and Karpency was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dawson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Karpency.
8. Chad Dawson defeats Glen Johnson in their 2nd fight
On November 7, 2009 Chad Dawson fought Glen Johnson for the vacant WBC interim and IBO light heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Dawson was 27 years old with a record of 28-0, and Johnson was 40 with a record of 49-12-2. Dawson was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dawson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.