It’s the rematch that no one was calling for except a piece of paper. Back in October, Antonio Tarver gave Chad Dawson a shot at his title belts (not sure which ones and don’t care) but he made sure there was a rematch clause in the contract. To no one’s surprise, the younger Dawson was faster, got off more punches and beat "The Magic Man" to the punch during most exchanges. The judges scored it a lopsided 118-109 and a pair of 117-110’s for Dawson. But it was far from utter destruction for Tarver. He just needed to sit down on his punches more and stay in the pocket. Tarver (27-5, 19 KOs)says he’s going for broke this time around:

"When I look back at the fight, I feel I beat myself, it was nothing that Chad did," Tarver told the Las Vegas Sun. "Basically I’m gonna let my hands go this time. I’m not gonna be in a defensive posture. I’m gonna let my offense be my defense and I’m gonna fight — that’s the bottom line."

Tarver has won all three of his rematches after a loss (Glen Johnson, Eric Harding and Roy Jones Jr.). That was then, this is now for the 40-year old Tarver:

"We corrected our wrongs and you’ll see the difference Saturday night. When I’m determined, I’m a hard guy to beat, history proves that."

Tarver says it’s time to swing for the fences:

"I’m gonna put this guy in uncomfortable situations and I’m gonna touch him. I have the power. I’m gonna touch him on the arms, touch him on the body. If I crack him or hurt him, I’m knocking him out. Period."

Tarver is also back with trainer Buddy McGirt. McGirt missed the first matchup working with another fighter. Dawson (27-0, 17 KOs) by most as the No. 2 light heavyweight in the world behind Bernard Hopkins. A big show for Dawson on HBO may coax Joe Calzaghe out of retirement for a big money fight or convince BHop drop some of his demands.