Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix has the same feeling most have about New Haven's world champion: he needs to be more entertaining and knock more people out to gain the attention he deserves.

And Dawson's explanations are the same that they've been for years: "I just want to win."

Still, a good read.

Here's the link

Here's the Register's story from this week

And ESPN's take

And an article from the Montreal Gazette

This article from the Sports Network focuses on Dawson fighting someone younger for the first time.

Love this quote from Pascal in the story:

"This is my country, my town and my belt," he said. "I hope Chad Dawson is coming to fight like a champion, but if he thinks he is going to run like a chicken and leave with my title he is making a big mistake."

An ESPN chat with Dawson

And this look at a future opponent

It will be a busy week for New Haven's Chad Dawson, who landed in Connecticut Sunday for his lightheavyweight championship fight with Glen Johnson Saturday.

Today, Dawson filed his final diary entry for the Register. It will be available in Tuesday's editions and online.

Dawson will be at UConn men's basketball practice Tuesday to meet with the team.

There is a media availabilty Wednesday with Dawson and Johnson working out in Bloomfield.

A press conference will be held Thursday.

Weigh-in is Friday.

Main event is Saturday on HBO. Television coverage of the card starts at 9:30 p.m. Don't expect Dawson-Johnson to start until about 11 or 11:15.

The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame has selected unbeaten world light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson of New Haven as its 2009 Pro Fighter of the Year. It is the third time in the last four years Dawson has won the award. Manchester featherweight Matt Remillard won the award in 2008.

Dawson (28-0) won a decision over Antonio Tarver in May to retain his International Boxing Federation light heavyweight crown. Dawson will take on Glenn Johnson for the interim World Boxing Council title on Nov. 7 at the XL Center in Hartford.

The CBHOF Amateur Fighter of the Year is Luis Rosa of New Haven.

The CBHOF achievement award will be presented to Paul Cichon of East Hartford, the former director of the Manchester Police Athletic League boxing program.

Phyllis Roy of Glastonbury, who is affiliated with USA Boxing in Connecticut, is the Official of the Year.

John Scully, Vito Tallarita, Danny Cosgrove, Julie Kogon, Sal DiMartino and Jack Delaney comprise the 2009 induction class. CBHOF’s annual dinner will take place on Nov. 21 at the Mohegan Sun. Showtime boxing analyst Steve Farhood will be the master of ceremonies. Tickets, which are $75, can be obtained by calling Sherman Cain at 860-646-0500 (extension 321) or Mike Murtha at 860 862-7586.

For more on the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame click here.

(Associated Press photo)