Dawson survives scare to escape with title, Margarito destroys Cintron

12/04/2008

Dawson survives scare to escape with title, Margarito destroys Cintron

Chad Dawson W12 Glen Johnson: Chad Dawson won a suprisingly wide margin unanimous decision to remain undefeated and retain his title against former light heavyweight king Glen Johnson. The bout was fought at a fast pace for light heavyweights. Both fighters had their moments, Dawson was at his best while boxing effectively and Johnson was best when he applied pressure while cutting the ring off. All three judges scored the fight 116-112 for Dawson, a decision that was not well received by the crowd. Boxingtalk Publisher G. Leon scored the bout 115-113 for Johnson.


The Tijuana Tornado Antonio Margarito lived up to his name as he blew Kermit Cintron away in Atlantic City tonight. After a solid opening frame, it was Margarito who began to open up on Cintron in round two. Cintron appeared to be stiff as a board and was once again visibly uncomfortable in the ring with Margarito. The bout came to an end in round six when Margarito landed a perfectly placed left to the body that crumpled Cintron for the ten count. Official time of stoppage was 1:57