LAS VEGAS, NEV (May 6, 2009) – “Bad” CHAD DAWSON has pulled out all stops in training for his upcoming defense of the IBF/IBO light heavyweight title belts he proudly wears courtesy the unanimous decision victory he earned over the previous champion ANTONIO “Magic Man” TARVER on October 11. Dawson, the undefeated two-time light heavyweight champion, will meet Tarver in a world championship rematch This Saturday! May 9, in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The fight will be televised live nationally on HBO, beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT, along with the replay of the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton junior welterweight title fight.