Chad Dawson donates $5,000 to Haiti
New Haven, Conn USA (January 17, 2010). Hello Boxing World! We are witnessing a horrible tragedy for the people and country of Haiti. We’ve seen the American Public and the International Community respond to the cry and applaud those efforts. However, much more is needed for aid and support.
For the first time, I’m calling on all boxing networks, every champion of all weight classes, contenders, and managers who make over six figures to match my $5,000 contribution for the families and victims of Haiti. Many of us in the boxing world have the luxury of buying sparkling jewelry, big homes, and fancy cars. I’m challenging all to join me who have a big heart to help with the relief efforts of the Haitian people. This is my way to appreciate what boxing has done for me and my family.
Please visit my website www.badchaddawson.com or make your donations/contributions to the emergency relief efforts to: www.redcross.org and those recommended reputable organizations that are currently established in the country.
GARY SHAW MAKES OFFER FOR HOPKINS-JONES II ON UNDERCARD OF CHAD DAWSON’S NEXT HBO SHOW!
TOTOWA, NJ (December 3, 2009) – Promoter GARY SHAW formally offered to promote the rematch between Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones, Jr. – on the undercard of undefeated two-time light heavyweight champion CHAD DAWSON’S next fight. Shaw faxed the offer letter (see attached pdf of original letter) to Richard Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Boy Promotions, Hopkins’ promoter, earlier today. HBO is holding an April 2010 date for Dawson’s next world championship fight.
After congratulating Schaefer on Hopkins’ 12-round light heavyweight decision victory over fringe middleweight contender Enrique Ornleas, Shaw wrote the following:
“Inasmuch as Bernard stated during his post-fight press conference that he wanted to pursue the rematch against Roy Jones, Jr. rather than fight Chad Dawson, I wanted to offer a slot on Chad’s next undercard for that fight. HBO is holding an April date for Chad. I would be willing to pay Bernard and Roy $200,000.00 each, the same purse Bernard fought for in his fight against Ornleas, though I cannot guarantee the fight will be televised since HBO would be making that decision, presumably based on its evaluation of Bernard’s and Roy’s last performance.
“If Bernard decides to take on Danny Green instead, please wish him luck for me and know that I’m hopeful he will not break Roy’s record of 122 seconds.”
Shaw has not heard back from Schaefer.
Dawson (29-0, 17 KOs), from New Haven, Conn., serving his second term as light heavyweight champion, captured the WBC interim world title while successfully defending his IBO title, winning a dominating unanimous decision in a rematch against two-time world champion Glen Johnson on November 7. On May 9, Dawson successfully defended the IBF and IBO titles in a rematch against former world champion Antonio Tarver, whom he dethroned in October 2008. Dawson won his first world title in 2007, battering undefeated defending WBC champion Tomasz Adamek. He successfully defended the WBC title three times, including a victory over Johnson, before vacating that title to challenge Tarver for his belts.
“BERNARD HOPKINS IS A FUGITIVE AT LARGE!” – Chad Dawson, Undefeated Two-Time Champion
NEW HAVEN, CONN. (December 2, 2009) – Like the proverbial cat on the verge of using up its nine lives, Bernard Hopkins is running out of excuses — excuses for not fighting undefeated two-time light heavyweight champion CHAD DAWSON.
“He’s on the run like the one-armed man in “The Fugitive.” Eventually the law catches up with him,” said Dawson. “Well I’m the sheriff of the light heavyweight division and I’m putting a stop to Hopkins’ con. First, he said he’d fight the winner of my fight with Glen Johnson. I won and Hopkins hid. Second, he said he’d fight the winner of my rematch with Johnson. I won and this time Hopkins chose to fight some guy named Enrique Ornelas, who has lost to almost every decent middleweight he’s ever fought. And on top of that, the fight isn’t worthy of being broadcast on HBO, Showtime or even ESPN 2! Desperate people do desperate things. Hopkins knows that if he fights me he’s looking at a loss of Calzaghe proportions.
“Bernard, it’s time for you to pack it in and get out of my division. If you’re not willing to fight the best light heavyweight, move along and quit wasting everyone’s time. Your deep well of excuses, along with your credibility has dried up. You weighed 175 pounds for tonight’s fight, Roy Jones was knocked out in 122 seconds today and HBO has a March date available. No more excuses. Get onboard with HBO’s original plan for us to fight each other, or, as you told ESPN.com this morning, go run “a marathon to super-greatness” away from me.”
Dawson decisions Johnson for a second time
By Arben Paloka (Ringisde)
The main event of a card from the XL Center in Hartford showcased Chad Dawson in his hometown against Glencoffe Johnson, who is certainly no stranger to fighting on the road. The bout was for the WBC interim light heavyweight title, but is recognized as a fight between the two best light heavyweights in the world.his fight is a rematch of their first encounter in which Dawson won a close and somewhat controversial unanimous decision.
This fight began as expected, with Johnson stalking while Dawson utilized
his much better movement. In the opening stanzas Dawson distanced himself
perfectly while thowing an occasional combination. Unlike their first
encounter, Dawson was sure not to waste too much energy early. As the fight
progressed, Johnson was able to fight more agressively, but Dawson was sure
to pick up on his movement; often running from Johnson.
Occasionally, Dawson would jump in for a flurry. His offense is so fluid and
impressive looking that, despite his lack of power, the crowd was impressed.
Johnson did not show much, despite being a naturally agressive fighter. On
some rounds, Dawson used so much movement that it was very hard to give him
certain rounds even though Johnson barely landed. The pace of the fight
remained the same throughout the entire fight. It was clear that Dawson
commanded, but the crowd was not too pleased that the fight was not as
exciting as they had hoped.
The final scores read 115-113, 115-113, 117-111. All for the
still-undefeated Chad Dawson.
The first televised fight showcased Alfredo Angulo against Harry Joe Yorgey
in a jr. Middleweight fight for the interim WBO Jr. Middleweight title. The
fight started at a fast pace with both fighters looking to make their mark
early and not caring all that much for defense. Yorgey landed more blows,
but it was evident that Angulo’s chin was able to absorb those punches. The
second round saw Angulo press the action further, as he was able to get
Yorgey onto the ropes more frequently. Exactly halfway through the second
round, Angulo landed a powerful right hand that snapped Yorgey’s head back.
He was badly hurt, and Angulo was primed to end the bout right there.
Another right hand sent Yorgey to a knee, and Angulo still managed to land
two punches afterwards without a warning from the referee.
Yorgey quickly made it to his feet and was able to throw punches and keep
Angulo off of him. Still, Angulo’s power was too much, and another right
had had Yorgey’s leg’s shaky. The referee separated both fighters as if he
was going to issue a standing eight count, but he did not, and it allowed
Yorgey precious seconds to recover. He made it out of the second round, but
not after taking a dozen or so power punches.
The third was even worse for Yorgey. Angulo picked up right where he left
off, and a right hand shook Yorgey up. Angulo tried backing away so as to
allow Yorgey to fall, but Yorgey held on tight. After the referee broke the
fighters, Angulo was all over Yorgey and ready to go for the kill. This
time it was a left hook, and it instantly knocked Yorgey unconscious.
Another right hand for good measure didn’t help matters much, but it
certainly made for a scary yet impressive stoppage victory for Alfredo
Angulo at the 1:03 point of the third round.
DAWSON-JOHNSON, ANGULO-YORGEY FINAL WEIGHTS
Saturday, November 7, at Hartford’s XL Center
Live on HBO World Championship Boxing
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HARTFORD, Conn., (Nov. 6, 2009) – Final weights for Title Night in Hartford:
12-Round WBC Interim / IBO Light Heavyweight Championship
Chad Dawson, New Haven, Conn. (28-0, 17 KOs): 175 pounds vs. Glen Johnson, Miami, Fla. (49-12-2, 33 KOs) 173 1/2 pounds
12-Round WBO Interim Junior Middleweight World Championship
Alfredo Angulo, Mexicali, Mexico (16-1, 13 KOs) 153 1/2 pounds vs. Harry Joe Yorgey, Bridgeport, Pa. (22-0-1, 10 KOs) 153 1/4 pounds
The other undercard fighter weights:
8/10 Round Welterweights
Orlando Lora: 148 pounds vs.
Octavio Navarez: 152 3/4 pounds
8-Round Bantanweights
Chris Avalos: 118 pounds vs.
Robert Daluz: 121 1/2 pounds
6-Round Middleweights
Michael Oliveira: 160 pounds vs.
Francisco Osorio: 160 pounds
10-Round Middleweights
Tyrone Brunson: 157 pounds vs.
Jose Medina: 157.5 pounds
4-Round Heavyweights
Emad Ali: 207 pounds
Kelsey Arnold: 241 pounds
The spectacular night of boxing will be broadcast live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT, from the XL Center in Hartford, Conn
Remaining tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50, and $35, (plus any applicable fees and surcharges), can be purchased at the XL Center box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at www.xlcenter.com.
DAWSON-JOHNSON II FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
HARTFORD, Conn. — Promoter Gary Shaw opened Thursday’s final Chad Dawson-Glen Johnson press conference asking for a moment of silence for Jasper Howard, the University of Connecticut football player who was stabbed to death on campus on Oct. 18. Dawson will honor Howard’s memory on Saturday night by wearing his number 6 on his trunks and on the back of his warm-up robe.
Shaw then praised all four fighters – Dawson, Johnson, Alfredo Angulo and Harry Joe Yorgey – taking part in Title Night at the XL Center on Saturday as “true gentleman.” He added: “You don’t see a lot of smack talking and swearing going on with these guys. It’s all about the fight.”
In an otherwise lively and festive event, Dawson and his crew donned new Yankee hats and “El Perro” Angulo passed out doggie treats to his opponent Yorgey before addressing the media.
“I’ve always been a Yankee fan. I’ve from the East Coast,” Dawson said of the newly crowned World Series champions. “I think they threw that last game just to bring it back and win it in Yankee Stadium.”
Shaw said Saturday will be a “day of reckoning” for both Angulo, who has been staying at Shaw’s Wayne Manor in New Jersey the previous three weeks to train, and Yorgey. “A couple of days ago we found out that both of them would be fighting for a WBO interim world title,” Shaw said. “This is a big moment for both young fighters. Alfredo Angulo is the single best Mexican fighter in the world.”
Chad Dawson
“The first fight I did what I had to do. I stacked up the rounds. It’s like any fighter. You get hit, you want to hit back. My whole goal for this fight is to hit and not to be hit. Stick and move.
“I’m not a knockout puncher. I’m not going in there looking for the knockout. I will keep out-boxing you. I will out-point you. That’s what got me to 28-0. Why would I want to change that?”
Glen Johnson
“I definitely feel like I’m in the best shape of my life. I know I will win the fight. I feel like I’m stronger and better prepared than the last time we did this.”
Henry Foster, Johnson’s manager
“We just finished the best camp ever. We are ready for this fight. My fighter is the best light heavyweight in the world and we will show that on Saturday night.”
Harry Joe Yorgey
“I guarantee a good show on Saturday night. I’m not 22-0 for nothing and he’s not 16-1 for nothing so I know it will be a great show.
“People recognize me more now. I used to fight in front of 600 people in the amateurs. I have a big fan club. It’s just now more extended. I’ve gotten letters from people overseas and other states like Nebraska. I came back from the Hearns fight that was televised and somebody stopped me at a stop sign and asked for my autograph. It was crazy.
“I used to beat up one of my brothers then have my other brother act like Larry Merchant and have him fake an interview with me and practice signing autographs. I’ve always wanted this. It’s like a dream come true. I love being in the spotlight and I love people. Some people shy away from it but I love it.”
Alfredo Angulo
“All the work is done now. We’ve trained and now we’re ready to fight.
“Yorgey is a moving fighter. He moves around a lot. I’m the exact opposite. We have different styles so that will make for an exciting fight.
“I’ve been enjoying myself all week. I’m relaxed and ready to go.”
The spectacular night of boxing takes place on HBO beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT, from the XL Center.
Remaining tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50, and $35, (plus any applicable fees and surcharges), can be purchased at the XL Center box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at www.xlcenter.com.
DAWSON-JOHNSON MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
Saturday, November 7, at Hartford’s XL Center
Live on HBO World Championship Boxing
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THURSDAY’S FINAL MEDIA CONFERENCE REMINDER
XL CENTER (Main Concourse Lobby)
2:00 PM
*Chad Dawson, Glen Johnson, Alfredo Angulo and Harry Joe Yorgey
HARTFORD, Conn., (Nov. 4, 2009) – Selected quotes from Wednesday’s media workout held at the Next Level Athletic Conditioning Center in nearby Bloomfield.
CHAD DAWSON
“I’m feeling some buzz around the city about the fight. I’ve really just been sitting in my hotel room and spending time with my kids. I’m sure come Saturday night there will be a lot of buzz.
“I can’t wait to get in the ring and shut him up. It’s been almost two years now. After I’m done with him he won’t be able to say nothing except I lost to Chad Dawson twice.
“I’m two years older and he’s two years older. That’s to my advantage because I’m two years more mature. So is he but at age 40 you start to slow down a little bit. I’m not saying he has slowed down. I won’t know till the fight.”
Former welterweight world champion Marlon Starling stopped by to say hello to Dawson and wish him luck on Saturday night. Said Dawson: “I remember sparring with him when I was like 12-0. We worked out in the same gym and we would put the gloves on and just move around the ring, just fooling around. I know him very well. Every time I run into him he always has advice for me. Like for this fight he said the only way I will lose is if I beat myself. I have all the advantages.”
GLEN JOHNSON
“Chad is going to have his fans there and he should. It’s his hometown. I feed off the crowd either way. If it’s for me I feed off of it. If it’s against me I feed off of it. So it really doesn’t matter where we fight.
“I have done all the work. Now, it’s just about talking to the press and watching some tape. I believe I have what it takes to win this fight. It’s just about maintaining and getting a lot of rest. At my age (40), I have to be careful and smart with what I do.
“It’s really a treat for me to be in the ring. I feel great. I feel sharp. I’m actually in better physical shape than I was in the first fight.
“I feel I represent the blue-collar, over-30 population.
“I’m hoping I’ll get the knockout. I respect Chad Dawson. I respect everyone at the end of the day.”
Remaining tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50, and $35, (plus any applicable fees and surcharges), can be purchased at the XL Center box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at www.xlcenter.com.
UCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH CALHOUN OFFER BEST WISHES TO CHAD DAWSON
Catch the Dawson-Johnson Rematch Saturday, Nov. 7,
at Hartford’s XL Center Live on HBO World Championship Boxing
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HARTFORD, Conn., (Nov. 3, 2009) – One day before the start of their 2009-2010 basketball campaign, Coach Jim Calhoun and the Connecticut men’s basketball team met with local resident Chad Dawson on Tuesday at the XL Center, site of the undefeated Dawson’s rematch with Glen Johnson for the WBC interim light heavyweight world title on Saturday night.
Calhoun and Dawson spent some time talking boxing and basketball before the Huskies hit the practice floor. UConn plays American International College in an exhibition Wednesday at the XL Center and Dawson said he’d be there. AIC is Calhoun’s alma mater.
“The people of Connecticut don’t realize what a terrific talent we have here,” said Calhoun, a huge boxing fan who said he would be at the fight Saturday. “He’s got a chance to be one of those pound-for-pound guys. If you haven’t seen a boxing match, you should. The purity of it, when two guys are going at it each other, it’s one of the few things in sports that is truly pure. I’m not saying the officiating is, always. Then again, the officiating in basketball isn’t always, either.”
Dawson was a point guard in high school playing for Hyde Leadership in New Haven. “I had hoop dreams,” said Dawson. “Unfortunately my grades weren’t up to par so I had boxing to fall back on.”
Some other quotes from Dawson and Calhoun on Tuesday:
CHAD DAWSON:
“It’s great to be back where I started and hopefully I’ll have more fights here.”
On growing up a UConn basketball fan: “I go back to the Ray Allen and Donyell Marshall days. I’m a big Ray Allen fan. I’ve always loved Ray Allen and I still do. He’s been traded a few times but every team he goes to, that’s the team that I support.
“I’ll give some encouraging words to the players. Not that they need it. They’ve probably heard it all, but I’ll try to say something different.
“The last time I was in this arena was as a kid watching UConn play here.”
What’s your greatest UConn basketball memory? “When they won the national championship.”
If you had your choice, who would you rather be, Ray Allen or Chad Dawson? “If you would have asked me that question four years ago I would have probably said Ray Allen. But right now I’m pretty happy being me. I have a beautiful wife and three great kids. Life couldn’t get much better than that.
“My weight is good. I weighed 176 this morning. This is the first time I’ve come to a fight a week before and been that weight so I feel good.
“I’d like to extend my fan base up and down Connecticut. When people ask me where I’m from I don’t say one town or city. I say I’m from Connecticut.”
While speaking to Calhoun: “I’m blown away right now at how tall you are. You don’t look that tall on T.V.”
JIM CALHOUN
“That’s what I tell the kids, to not put your hands on your knees. You don’t want to show the opposition you’re tired.
“(Chad) was a point guard. He knows to watch a guy’s legs to see that they’re tired. That’s the first thing to go. You watch their legs. The legs set up your shot both in basketball and boxing.”
Saturday’s fight will be broadcast live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT, from the XL Center.
Remaining tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50, and $35, (plus any applicable fees and surcharges), can be purchased at the XL Center box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at www.xlcenter.com.
Dawson V. Johnson 2 : Johnson Weighs In
Hollywood, FL / November 2, 2009 – Glen Johnson weighed in this past Saturday at 177 lbs., at the weigh-in mandated by the WBC, one week prior to his Light Heavyweight Championship bout, November 7 against Chad Dawson.
The weigh-in was conducted by world renowned ringside physician and Florida Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Alan Fields.
For this and another Seminole Warriors Boxing event, please visit: www.WarriorsBoxing.com
DAWSON-JOHNSON CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday, November 7, at Hartford’s XL Center
Live on HBO World Championship Boxing
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HARTFORD, Conn., (Oct. 29, 2009) – CHAD DAWSON and GLEN JOHNSON, who will battle for the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim light heavyweight world title on Nov. 7 in Hartford, Conn., took part in an international teleconference call with members of the media on Thursday. If you missed the call and would like to hear it, please click the following link and allow a few minutes for it to load: http://www.conferenceplayback.com/stream/20546665/BEY1029.mp3
Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs), from New Haven, Conn., serving his second term as light heavyweight champion, successfully defended the IBF and IBO titles on May 9 in a rematch against former world champion Antonio Tarver, whom he dethroned last October. Johnson (49-12-2, 33 KOs), from Miami, FL by way of Clarendon, Jamaica, is the former world light heavyweight champion.
In an exciting co-feature, ALFREDO ANGULO (16-1, 13 KOs), of Mexicali, Mexico, world-rated No. 4 by the WBO and No. 5 by the WBC and WBA, takes on the tough, unbeaten HARRY JOE YORGEY (22-0-1, 10 KOs, of Bridgeport, Pa.), world rated No. 4 WBC, No. 5 WBO, in a 12-round fight for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental junior middleweight title. The spectacular co-feature will be broadcast live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT, from the XL Center and will precede the Chad Dawson-Glen Johnson rematch.
The following are highlights from the call.
CHAD DAWSON
“Why fight Johnson again? Why not do it again. I can’t get the fight with Bernard Hopkins so he’s the next worthy opponent. The first fight was a great fight and I look forward to the second fight being just as great.
“I want to do a lot of things differently this fight. The first time I got caught up in a lot of slugging and I’m not looking to do that this time. I’m not the type of fighter who goes in there looking for the knockout. I want to go in there and just showcase my talent in front of my hometown. I want to make it an exciting fight and definitely win convincingly.
“I know I won the last fight. I’m done talking about the last fight. I’m just ready to go into this one and win this one more convincingly than the last one. I want to put on a good show. I will fight anybody. Whoever they put in front of me I will fight.
“There’s no pressure on me. People are asking me all the time when am I going to fight next in Connecticut. I just want to put on a good show.”
GLEN JOHNSON
“I did the more convincing job to win the last fight. Chad Dawson moves a lot and just tried to throw punches at my defense. He threw too many ineffective punches and so based on that I believe I won the fight clearly. If the rules have changed then someone needs to tell me so I know how to fight for the judges.
“I’m not going to do much of anything different. It’s the way I fight and I’ve had some success so far with it. I’m just going to go in there and take care of business.
“I don’t have to debate my reputation. My reputation speaks for itself. I have most of my fights on video and if you want to sit in a room and show me where I was being dirty then you can.
GARY SHAW (Dawson’s Promoter)
“Glen believes that he won the first fight. I don’t. Chad does not. Mike Criscio does not. We fought in Glen’s home territory the first time and now we move to Connecticut. Either way I think Chad will put on a convincing performance and no longer will anyone wonder if Chad Dawson is the No. 1 fighter in the world at 175 pounds which I believe he is.
“I’m tired of hearing Glen talk about the judges and the wrongs in boxing. Every article I read about Glen he talks about the wrongs in boxing like he’s the savior of boxing. Chad Dawson won the fight in front of the eyes of all the officials. And I want to remind everyone that the fight was in Florida and fought in front of the Florida Commission judges.
“The judges were not crooked. I’ve seen plenty of robberies and this was not one of them.
“My beef with Glen is that he keeps calling the last fight a robbery. When you lose on all the judges’ cards by three or four rounds in your home state you cannot call it a robbery. So my beef is instead of diminishing Chad Dawson by saying it’s a robbery, just say, ‘I fought a very good fighter on that night. I believe I won and I don’t believe the judges saw it the way I saw it.’ Just say you’d like another shot at him and that’s exactly what he’s getting because that’s the fight that HBO is willing to pay for.”
Remaining tickets, priced at $200, $100, $70, $50, and $35, (plus any applicable fees and surcharges), can be purchased at the XL Center box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at www.xlcenter.com.
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