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'''Trainers:''' [[Dan Birmingham]], [[Floyd Mayweather]], [[Eddie Mustafa Muhammad]] (-2010), [[Emanuel Steward]] (2011), [[John Scully]] (2011-present) | '''Trainers:''' [[Dan Birmingham]], [[Floyd Mayweather]], [[Eddie Mustafa Muhammad]] (-2010), [[Emanuel Steward]] (2011), [[John Scully]] (2011-present) | ||
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*Amateur Record: 67-13 | *Amateur Record: 67-13 | ||
| − | * | + | *'''1998''' Silver medalist at the U.S. Junior Olympics (15-16 year olds) at 139 lbs. |
| − | * | + | *'''1999''' Bronze medalist at the U.S. Under-19 Championships at 156 lbs. |
| − | * | + | **Defeated [[Jesse Orta]] PTS (8-3) |
| + | **Lost to [[Rudy Cisneros]] DQ 4 | ||
| + | *'''2000''' Gold medalist at the U.S. Under-19 Championships at 165 lbs. | ||
| + | **Defeated [[Jared Hidalgo]] RSCO 3 | ||
| + | *'''2000''' Bronze medalist at the World Junior Championships in Budapest, Hungary at 165 lbs. | ||
| + | **Defeated [[Beibut Shumenov]] (Kazakhstan) RSC 3 | ||
| + | **Defeated [[Mohamed Akli Amari]] (Algeria) Walk Over | ||
| + | **Lost to [[Sullivan Barrera]] (Cuba) PTS (11-21) | ||
==Titles Held== | ==Titles Held== | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *'''[[The Ring Magazine]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (2012-present) |
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (2008-09) | *'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (2008-09) | ||
| − | *'''[[World Boxing Council]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (2007- | + | *[[IBO]] Light Heavyweight Title (2008-10) |
| + | *'''[[World Boxing Council]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (2007-2008, 2012-present) | ||
*[[NABF]] Light Heavyweight Title (2006) | *[[NABF]] Light Heavyweight Title (2006) | ||
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*[[WBC]] Youth World Middleweight Title (2003-05) | *[[WBC]] Youth World Middleweight Title (2003-05) | ||
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years=2008 Oct 11 – 2009 May 27<br>'''Vacated''' | years=2008 Oct 11 – 2009 May 27<br>'''Vacated''' | ||
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| + | title=[[WBC Light Heavyweight Champion]]| | ||
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Revision as of 11:50, 20 August 2012
Name: Chad Dawson
Alias: Bad
Born: 1982-07-13 (Age:30)
Birthplace: Hartsville, South Carolina, USA
Nationality: US American
Hometown: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 6′ 1″ / 185cm
Reach: 76½″ / 194cm
Boxing Record: click
Trainers: Dan Birmingham, Floyd Mayweather, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad (-2010), Emanuel Steward (2011), John Scully (2011-present)
Biography
Chad Dawson was born to Wanda and Rick Dawson in Hartsville, South Carolina in 1982. He has 4 brothers and 2 sisters. When Chad was 7 years old, his father, a former boxer, moved the family to New Haven, Connecticut. He turned professional in 2001, after being the 2000 United States National Under-19 Amateur Champion at 165 pounds while compiling a 67-13 amateur record.
In his professional debut, Dawson knocked out Steve Garrett at 1:46 of the second round on August 18, 2001. Coming up as a prospect he earned victories over notable opponents such as Ian Gardner and Carl Daniels.
On June 2nd, 2006 in his bout with Eric Harding (23-3-1), Dawson scored a unanimous decision victory becoming the new NABF Light Heavyweight Champion. After suffering a flash knockdown in the opening seconds of the first round, Dawson dominated the fight and came away with a decision by scores of 117-110, 116-111, and 117-110. On February 3, 2007, Dawson faced Tomasz Adamek (31-0-0) for the WBC Light Heavyweight Championship, Dawson would win by unanimous decision, with scores of 116-110, 117-109, and 118-108. Dawson has since defended his title successfully against Jesus Ruiz and Epifanio Mendoza, by 4 and 6 round TKOs, respectively.
Dawson still resides in New Haven, Connecticut and has a son, Prince Chadwick.
His brother Ricky Dawson is also a boxer.
Amateur Highlights
- Amateur Record: 67-13
- 1998 Silver medalist at the U.S. Junior Olympics (15-16 year olds) at 139 lbs.
- 1999 Bronze medalist at the U.S. Under-19 Championships at 156 lbs.
- Defeated Jesse Orta PTS (8-3)
- Lost to Rudy Cisneros DQ 4
- 2000 Gold medalist at the U.S. Under-19 Championships at 165 lbs.
- Defeated Jared Hidalgo RSCO 3
- 2000 Bronze medalist at the World Junior Championships in Budapest, Hungary at 165 lbs.
- Defeated Beibut Shumenov (Kazakhstan) RSC 3
- Defeated Mohamed Akli Amari (Algeria) Walk Over
- Lost to Sullivan Barrera (Cuba) PTS (11-21)
Titles Held
- The Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight Title (2012-present)
- International Boxing Federation Light Heavyweight Title (2008-09)
- IBO Light Heavyweight Title (2008-10)
- World Boxing Council Light Heavyweight Title (2007-2008, 2012-present)
- NABF Light Heavyweight Title (2006)
- NABO Super Middleweight Title (2005-06)
- WBC Youth World Middleweight Title (2003-05)
| Preceded by: Tomasz Adamek |
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion 2007 Feb 3 – 2008 Jul 11 Stripped |
Succeeded by: Adrian Diaconu |
| Preceded by: Antonio Tarver |
IBF Light Heavyweight Champion 2008 Oct 11 – 2009 May 27 Vacated |
Succeeded by: Tavoris Cloud |
| Preceded by: Bernard Hopkins |
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion 2012 Apr 28 – present |
Succeeded by: — |
