Antonio Tarver vs. Chad Dawson (1st meeting)

Chad Dawson 174 lbs beat Antonio Tarver 174 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 2008-10-11
• Location: Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Referee: Jay Nady
• Judge: Dave Moretti 117-110
• Judge: CJ Ross 117-110
• Judge: Max DeLuca 118-109

• International Boxing Federation Light Heavyweight Title (Tarver defending)
  
• International Boxing Organization Light Heavyweight Title (Tarver defending)
  
• Weights: 174 lbs (each)
  
• Aired on: Showtime

Comments

- Dawson won this fight by throwing an assortment of punches in bunches, 3, 4, or 5 at a time.
- Tarver knocked down for a flash knockdown midway through the 12th round from a right.