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Vyacheslav Uzelkov: «I’m ready to fight against every light ...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:09:00 +0300

When Vyacheslav Uzelkov, 25-1 (16), steps into the ring this weekend to challenge reigning European light heavyweight champion Eduard Gutknecht, he knows he must be at his very best to claim the title. However, it’s about more than just the European crown; this fight is one the Ukrainian former amateur standout intends to use to remind boxing fans of his ability and propel him into the major sanctioning bodies’ rankings

JOHN SCULLY: «WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT WON’T HAVE ANY BEARING ...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:49:00 +0300

"That fight is completely behind us already. It will be talked about and rehashed a thousand times over the next two months, I know this, but what happened that night won’t have any bearing on this fight other than the fact that both guys may feel the need to put a little extra into things. But by the same token, even if that didn’t happen last time, both guys should be ready and will be ready to put everything into this fight and every fight

Hopkins-Dawson Rematch: Deal Reached, 4/28 on HBO

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:08:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has been advised by Gary Shaw, promoter for Chad Dawson (30-1, 17KOs), that a deal has been reached with Golden Boy Promotions for a rematch with WBC light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32KOs). The rematch will take place on April 28th in Atlantic City. The fight will be televised on regular HBO, and not pay-per-view, according to Shaw

Pascal’s Promoter Waiting on Hopkins-Dawson Outcome

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:17:00 +0300

Regarding the immediate furture of former champion Jean Pascal (26-2-1, 16KOs), promoter Yvon Michel is staying patient and waiting for a decision to be made in the current light heavyweight landscape. Michel is waiting for the outcome of the pending rematch between WBC champion Bernard Hopkins and mandatory challenger Chad Dawson. The WBC ordered Hopkins to defend the title against Dawson in a rematch

Commission reverses TKO win by Dawson to a No Decison

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:48:00 +0300

Moments ago at the California Commission meeting in Van Nuys, California, and seven CSAC commissioners voted on the Hopkins/Golden Boy appeal on the Bernard Hopkins vs Chad Dawson bout which was ruled as a TKO win for Dawson after Hopkins was thrown to the canvas and injured a shoulder causing the bout to be stopped. The Commission reversed the TKO win by Dawson and ruled the bout a No Decison

WBC awards light heavyweight belt back to Hopkins

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:10:00 +0300

The WBC has returned the light heavyweight championship to Bernard Hopkins after declaring his bout with Chad Dawson a technical draw. Hopkins was stopped for the first time in his career Saturday night in bizarre fashion when Dawson lifted him and tossed him to the canvas late in the second round, leaving the 46-year-old champion with a dislocated joint in his shoulder. Dawson claimed the WBC light heavyweight

ISMAYL SILLAKH: �I�M�READY TO�FIGHT CHAD DAWSON NOW�

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:43:00 +0300

�I�am the new generation...people like my�style. I�want to�show my�skills...I�m ready to�fight Chad Dawson now. If�he�wants to�do�first defense with�me, I�m ready to�see him in�the ring. I�want to�fight Jean Pascal; whatever,� stated undefeated light heavweight contender Ismayl Sillakh, who shared his thoughts on�the outcome of�Hopkins vs. Dawson, his future plans and much more. Check it�out!

Dawson stops Hopkins in 2

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:07:00 +0300

WBC light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (52-6-2, 32 KOs) lost his title against Chad Dawson (31-1, 18 KOs) on Saturday night at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. The bout ended in round two when the 29-year-old Dawson hurled the 46-year-old boxing legend Hopkins to the deck and Hopkins injured a shoulder. Referee Pat Russell ruled there was no foul, therefore the California Commission ruled it a TKO win for Dawson

Bernard Hopkins Update

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:10:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins has been released from the California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles after being x-rayed and examined by Dr. Sam Thurber, MD who diagnosed Hopkins with a separation of the acromioclavicular (A-C) joint which connects the collar bone and shoulder blade

Dawson: Hopkins is a Faker, Bernard Ain’t No Gangsta!

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:22:00 +0300

During the second, Dawson lifted Hopkins when they were clinched on the inside. Hopkins charged in and was hovering over Dawson and leaned on his back. Dawson pushed him off in a tackle-like format, Hopkins went down hard near the ropes. He told the referee that he hurt his left shoulder and couldn’t continue. The referee ruled it as a technical knockout because

Hopkins: They Want Me Out of Boxing, This is One Way

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:35:00 +0300

«They want me out of boxing, and this is one way to do it,» said Hopkins. «Chad Dawson came in the ring tonight, and he just wanted to rough me up with dirty tactics. He wanted to get me out of there, and that was the only way he could. He knew he wasn’t in there with a 46-year-old, because I was quicker and faster than him. That was a blatant foul, and it should be a no-contest, not a disqualification.»

Hopkins, Dawson make weight

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:15:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins 173.4 vs. Chad Dawson 174.2 (WBC light heavyweight championship) Antonio DeMarco 134.4 vs. Jorge Linares 134.6 (Vacant WBC lightweight championship) Kendall Holt 139.4 vs. Danny Garcia 139.4 (WBC/IBF jr welterweight title eliminator)

Hopkins faces Dawson in latest age-defying feat

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:31:00 +0300

«He could almost be my son, but I’m used to that,» Hopkins said. «Not many guys who couldn’t be my son are still fighting at my level.» Dawson sees the fight as nothing less than the defining moment of his career. He has been angling for this bout since shortly after he won his first title in early 2007, figuring a win over Hopkins will establish him as the world’s greatest 175-pounder

Chad Dawson: I Left Emanuel Steward To Be The Old Me

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:51:00 +0300

According to light heavyweight Chad Dawson, the training location was not a deciding factor in leaving trainer Emanuel Steward after one fight of working together earlier this year. Steward told BoxingScene.com that Dawson refused to train at Steward’s Kronk Gym in Detroit, and wanted to train closer to home in Connecticut. Dawson faces WBC champion Bernard Hopkins on October 15th at Staples Center in Los Angeles

Chad Dawson Update

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:52:00 +0300

Former world champion and one-time Bernard Hopkins opponent, Ronald «Winky» Wright is in camp in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, serving as a training advisor to former light heavyweight champion «Bad» Chad Dawson, as Dawson prepares to face the current WBC light heavyweight champion Hopkins on PPV October 15, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Dawson had been training with the legendary Emanuel Steward

Dawson, Emanuel Steward Part Ways as Hopkins Looms

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:26:00 +0300

In�a�stunning twist, WBC-interim light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson has parted ways with trainer Emanuel Steward. Dawson is�on�the eve of�the biggest fight of�his career, taking place on�October 15th against full WBC champion Bernard Hopkins

Chad Dawson on Working With Steward To Beat Hopkins

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:54:00 +0300

Now that the press tour for his Oct. 15 fight against Bernard Hopkins has ended, Chad Dawson is eager to begin his second training camp with Emanuel Steward. Dawson hired Steward as his trainer in December, but they’ve only worked together for one fight, not nearly enough time to determine how wise it was to replace Eddie Mustafa Muhammad with Steward

Hopkins-Dawson presser

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:32:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32�KOs) believes that he�will successfully defend his light heavyweight world title belt against Chad Dawson on�October 15th at�STAPLES Center in�Los Angeles. Dawson (30-1, 17�KOs) does not believe he�will. The fight will headline an�aptly-titled �Believe it�or�not� fight card, presented by�Golden Boy Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions

Hopkins does it!!!

Mon, 23 May 2011 07:22:00 +0300

46-year-old Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32�KOs) schooled WBC light heavyweight Jean Pascal (26-2-1, 16�KOs) winning a�twelve round unanimous decision on�Saturday night at�the Bell Centre in�Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Pascal staggered Hopkins in�rounds four and twelve, but Hopkins used all his veteran tricks to�keep Pascal off-balance and out of�his rhythm for a�majority of�the fight. Scores were 115-113, 116-112, 115-114

Hopkins-Pascal, Dawson-Diaconu Make Weight

Sat, 21 May 2011 08:51:00 +0300

A�quarter of�a�pound is�no�sweat for Bernard Hopkins as�he�weighed in�four ounces over the 175 pound weight limit during his first attempt on�the scale at�today�s final weigh�in. He�returned shortly there after and made weight. In�the end, both Hopkins and his opponent Jean Pascal weighed in�at�174 pounds 14�ounces

Foreman: Bernard Hopkins Will Knock Jean Pascal Out

Thu, 12 May 2011 20:58:00 +0300

George Foreman is backing Bernard Hopkins to break his record and become boxing’s oldest world champion ever. Foreman was 45 when he beat Michael Moorer to win a version of the heavyweight crown in 1994, but Hopkins will be 46 when he challenges Jean Pascal for the WBC light-heavyweight crown on May 21 in Montreal

Pascal - Hopkins erupts

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:31:00 +0300

Tempers boiled over in Montreal this morning as Bernard Hopkins came face to face in advance of their May 21st return engagement at the Bell Centre in Montreal. «I wanted the fight here so I could kick his ass in his own backyard,» said Hopkins as the champion Jean Pascal sat back and yawned

Don King: I Still Want Tito To Fight Hopkins in Rematch

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0300

Legendary promoter Don King is in Sin City for this Saturdays junior middleweight clash between Miguel Cotto and his fighter Ricardo Mayorga. King told BoxingScene and other members of the media that the one fight he truly wants to see is a rematch between his fighter Felix Tito Trinidad and Bernard The Executioner Hopkins

Pascal-Hopkins Rematch: Golden Boy Wins Purse Bid

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions won the purse bid for the upcoming rematch between WBC/IBO light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal, and former champion Bernard Hopkins. The fight is a rematch of last Decembers controversial twelve round draw. Golden Boy, who promote Hopkins, put in the winning with a bid of $1.9 million, while Pascals promoter

Hopkins hits 46

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:13:00 +0300

Seemingly ageless former world champion Bernard Hopkins (51-5-2, 32 KOs) celebrates his 46th birthday today. Thus far, The Executioner has shown few signs of slowing down as he gave WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal all he could handle last month. In 2011, Hopkins is in line for a WBC-mandated immediate rematch with Pascal and if he should emerge victorious, he would become the oldest man ever to win a major world title, breaking the record of George Foreman

Bernard Hopkins: Black Fighters, We Are Built Differently

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:33:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins is at it again. During a recent interview with Lem Satterfield of FanHouse/BoxingScene.com, the 45-year-old veteran made some interesting comments reagrding the issue of race, and how it relates to boxing and the big fight between Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley, which happens on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Cunningham: Mosley Can Defeat Pacquiao if He Listens

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:13:00 +0300

IBF cruiserweight champion, Steve Cunningham is trained by Naazim Richardson, the same man who works with three-division, five-time titlist Sugar Shane Mosley (46-6-1, 39 knockouts) and former undisputed middleweight king Bernard Hopkins (51-5-2, 32 KOs)

Bernard Hopkins may get rematch

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:45:00 +0300

The WBC board of governors has voted in favor of ordering the immediate rematch between WBC champion Jean Pascal and emeritus champion Bernard Hopkins for the WBC light heavyweight championship of the world, WBC president Jose Sulaiman wrote to the camps. The winner of this fight has the obligation to fight Chad Dawson immediately without any intervening contest

Mosley is Encouraged By Hopkins To Beat Pacquiao

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:33:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins got the ball rolling when he questioned the lack of African American opponents on Manny Pacquiaos record. A few weeks later, Pacquiao reached an agreement to face Shane Mosley on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mosley and Hopkins are good friends

Jean Pascal Talks Hopkins Draw, Rematch, Dawson

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:23:00 +0300

Jean Pascal: I had a wonderful evening with my supporters, the people of Quebec. People from the old capital were also behind me and I saw that after the fight. They supporting me 110%. It really wams my heart. The fight was a good battle. This is the first time, I think, that Bernard Hopkins is involved in a fight as exciting as it was, given his reputation for making all his fights dull. I forced him to have a good fight. I honestly think I did enough to win, given that I am the champion

WBC not likely to order rematch

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:16:00 +0300

WBC President Jose Sulaiman stated Sunday that while a rematch between WBC light-heavyweight champion Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins would be good for boxing, he personally was not going to order it. �It�s not up to me to order a rematch,� said the President Sunday from Quebec City. �That would be up to the WBC council.� Sulaiman seemed dismayed that remarks made privately were turned around so quickly to make a case for Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer to say he would

Hopkins: Now I know I won

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:24:00 +0300

After viewing the video tape, Bernard �The Executioner� Hopkins has some new statements regarding Saturday night�s draw against WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal. �I knew if they could they take it from me they would and now that I have had the chance to review the fight on tape, I clearly know I won that fight,� said Hopkins. �Jean Pascal, his corner and all of the Canadians in the arena and on television know

Pascals Promoter: WBC Will Allow Dawson Rematch First

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:04:00 +0300

Pascal and Hopkins fought to a controversial twelve round majority draw on Saturday night at the Pepsi Colesium in Quebec City, Canada. American judge Steve Morrow had it for Hopkins, 114-112, but Canadian official Jean Claude Paquette and Belgian official Daniel Van de Wiele scored it even, respectively, at 113-113, and, 114-114

Pascal, Hopkins draw

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 11:47:00 +0300

WBC light heavyweight world champion Jean Pascal (26-1-1, 16 KOs) retained his belt with a twelve round majority draw against Bernard Hopkins (51-5-1, 32 KOs) on Saturday night in front of 16,000+ at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Bernard Hopkins Speaks

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:44:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins: �I�m going to stand up because my legs are fresh. I�m a fifteen round fighter, but they don�t have that no more, it was abandoned 15-20 years ago. People asked before I came up to Canada, �Bernard, are you worried about the judges?� I said no because I believe when you put on a show, no matter what I think, the world and the fans will see what they see. It doesn�t matter whether you�re from Canada, but there comes a time, no matter who you are

Pascal-Hopkins aftermath

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:02:00 +0300

45-year-old two-division champ Bernard Hopkins dominated the scorecards over the second half of his fight against WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal on Saturday night in Quebec City, but two early knockdowns proved to be too much to overcome on the scorecards of judges Claude Paquette (113-113) and Daniel Van de Wiele (114-114). Steve Morrow scored the contest 114-112 for Hopkins

Schaefer demands rematch

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:35:00 +0300

Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer: �It�s really a shame, it�s a shame for Canada, it�s a shame for boxing to have a decision like that. We had Canadian people, Canadian fans come up to us and tell us he (Hopkins) won. That is what is wrong with boxing. He sure didn�t lose, I think if you think that, you don�t know what boxing means. Look at the scorecards; it happens all the time up here, that is what is wrong with boxing

CompuBox Punch Stats: Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:28:00 +0300

WBC/IBO light heavyweight world champion Jean Pascal (26-1-1, 16 KOs) fought Bernard Hopkins (51-5-1, 32 KOs) to a twelve round majority draw on Saturday night at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Canada. The scores were 114-112 Hopkins and 113-113, 114-114 for the majority draw

Weights: Jean Pascal 174, Bernard Hopkins 174

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 02:18:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins 174.6 vs. Jean Pascal 174.10 (WBC light heavyweight championship) Paul Malignaggi 148.8 vs. Michael Lozada 148.6 Peter Quillin 164.14 vs. Martin Desjardins 164.5 Pier Olivier Cote 138.12 vs. Cesar Soriano 138.12 Tyson Fury 268.14 vs. Zack Page 212.3

Bernard Hopkins still fighting at 45

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:10:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins didn't hobble to the podium. He didn't need a walker or a cane, or even some help from Oscar De La Hoya, sitting next to him. He strode confidently across the stage, then launched into a rambling 20-minute oratory that made it seem as if the soon-to-be 46-year-old Hopkins was still in his prime. He smiled broadly, cracked jokes and reminisced about his tenure as middleweight and light-heavyweight champion

James Toney: 'Hopkins Fix Your Teeth, David Haye is Gay'

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:13:00 +0300

Former three division champion James Toney has fired back at Bernard Hopkins and WBA heavyweight champion David Haye. Both fighters have been very critical of Toney's entrance into the world of MMA. Toney has a huge task in front of him when he faces former UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture on pay-per-view August 28 in Boston

Hopkins wins foulfest

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:51:00 +0300

17 years after their first fight, ring legend Bernard Hopkins (51-5-1, 32 KOs) evened the score against 41-year-old fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. (54-7, 40 KOs) winning a foul-filled twelve round unanimous decision on Saturday night in a light heavyweight bout at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The first five rounds were measured, tactical and sometimes dirty, but things really heated up in round six after Hopkins went down from a seemingly light rabbit punch

Hopkins Gets Revenge, Collapses, Demands David Haye

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:22:00 +0300

Outside of three Roy Jones Jr. fouls that each crumpled Bernard Hopkins to the canvas, the crowd of 6,792 at Mandalay Bay was treated to little in the way of action as the 45-year-old Philadelphia evened a 17-year-old score with a unanimous decision in their 12-round light heavyweight rematch

Bernard Hopkins Decisions Roy Jones in a Big Stinker

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:27:00 +0300

After 17-years of waiting, Bernard Hopkins (51-5-1, 32KOs) won a twelve round lopsided decision over Roy Jones Jr. (54-7, 40KOs) at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The scores were 117-110, 117-110 and 118-109 for Hopkins. Jones won a twelve round decision over Hopkins in 1993. The live crowd booed often at the lack of action in the ring

Schaefer Wants Hopkins To Forget Haye, Retire Instead

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:31:00 +0300

Richard Schaefer, CEO for Golden Boy Promotions, would like to see his friend and business partner Bernard Hopkins retire from the ring. Hopkins, 45, finally got his revenge on Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday night in Las Vegas by winning an ugly, foul-filled twelve round decision. Hopkins nearly fainted after the fight was over. He felt dizzy, blaming his post-fight reaction on Jones hitting him with illegal punches to the back of the head

Ismayl Sillakh: "If I Fought Hopkins, I Would Beat Him"

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:55:00 +0300

Light heavyweight Ismayl Sillakh (12-0, 11KOs) was very impressive on the Bernard Hopkins-Roy Jones Jr. undercard on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. He faced veteran Daniel Judah (23-5-3, 10KOs), who went the distance with numerous top contenders like Glen Johnson and Yusaf Mack. Sillakh passed the test with flying colors. He picked Judah apart and stopped him inside of two rounds. Judah had previously been stopped one time, back in 2006 when Darnell Wilson clipped him in four rounds

Hopkins, Jones weigh in

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:11:00 +0300

From the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for tomorrow night�s PPV-televised �The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II� showdown promoted by Golden Boy Promotions. Bernard Hopkins 175 vs. Roy Jones 175 Rocky Juarez 129 vs. Jason Litzau 130 Sergio Mora 161 vs. Calvin Green 161 Ismayl Sillakh 175 vs. Daniel Judah 175

Seventeen years of bad blood

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:30:00 +0300

Both have made their mark in the history books as they have been considered two of the greatest fighters of our era. For years fight fans have yearned for the rematch to take place. On April 3, Roy Jones Jr (54-6, 40 KOs) and Bernard Hopkins (50-5-2 1NC, 35 KOs) will finally settle their differences inside the ring at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

Hopkins-Jones in theaters

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:22:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions has reached a new agreement with NCM Fathom to continue presenting live world championship boxing in theaters throughout 2010. The first bout for 2010 will be Saturday�s Hopkins-Jones Jr. clash presented in 150+ movie theaters in high definition LIVE from Las Vegas� Mandalay Bay Events Center

Hopkins, Jones Video

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:18:00 +0300

Here is video from this week�s media days for the April 3 clash between Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr

D Hopkins dominates Feliciano

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:42:00 +0300

Welterweight Demetrius Hopkins (29-1-1, 11 KOs) dominated rugged former world title challenger Jesse Feliciano (15-9-3, 9 KOs) over ten one-sided rounds on Thursday night at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, California. Hopkins was extremely sharp, battering the iron-jawed Feliciano almost at will. Scores were 100-90, 100-90, 100-91. Feliciano was a late sub for Hopkins� original opponent, former world champion Freddie Norwood

Roy Jones Jr: 'I Don't Look 40, Hopkins Looks Like He's 52'

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:26:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins is a shark. He�s a bottom feeder. He�s catfish. He�s waiting around for someone to die, then he�ll bight into it. If something is dead, he�ll try to taste it. If something is alive, he doesn�t want any part of it. If something is close to dead he�ll try to eat it. He wanted to wait until I was done. He didn�t have anywhere else to go and now he thinks he�ll get his revenge and ride out into the sunset

Hopkins Promises To Punish Jones With a Bad Beating

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:29:00 +0300

"I want it so badly and really I want Roy to be able to remember this beating I am about to give him for making me wait so long. But now the wait is over, I am going old school and back to the days of the Executioner. He delayed it too long but his days are now over, the Governor has spoken and April 3 will be the day

Sillakh-Judah April 3rd

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:13:00 +0300

Hot power-punching prospect Ismayl Sillakh (11-0, 10 KOs) steps up in class as he takes on veteran Daniel Judah (23-4-3, 10 KOs) April 3rd in a scheduled 10 or 12 round light heavyweight bout. Sillakh who recently was signed by Roy Jones Jr. Square Ring Promotions will battle Judah on the undercard of the Roy Jones Jr-Bernard Hopkins pay-per-view

Jean Pascal-Chad Dawson Heads To August 14 in Canada

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:35:00 +0300

According to promoter Gary Shaw, the light heavyweight bout between WBC champion Jean Pascal (25-1, 16KOs) and mandatory Chad Dawson (29-0, 17KOs) will take place on August 14 in Montreal, Canada on HBO. The fight date has been pushed back a number of times because Pascal's shoulder was injured in the rematch with Adrian Diaconu and he needed additional time to heal

Square Ring inks Sillakh

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:01:00 +0300

Undefeated young light heavyweight prospect Ismayl �The Black Russian� Sillakh (11-0, 10 KOs) has signed a promotional agreement with Roy Jones, Jr.�s Square Ring Promotions, it was announced today by Chief Executive Officer John Wirt. �We�re extremely excited about signing this kind of young talent,� said Wirt

Roy Jones Jr, Bernard Hopkins Talk April 3 Rematch

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:31:00 +0300

After 17 years the wait is over as sure-fire future Hall of Famers Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins and Roy "The Terminator" Jones Jr. collide in a long awaited rematch that will add the final chapter to their 17-year rivalry. The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II is set for Saturday, April 3 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The bout will be broadcast live on pay-per-view beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

Hopkins, Jones Jr. agree to fight

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:00 +0300

Two months after the long-anticipated Roy Jones Jr.-Bernard Hopkins rematch was left for dead following Jones' stunning first-round knockout loss in an interim bout, the fight was resurrected on Wednesday -- an early birthday present for the aging stars. Hopkins, who will be 45 on Friday and still ranks among the best fighters in the world pound-for-pound, and Jones

Danny Green Will Look To Destroy Bernard Hopkins

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:50:00 +0300

IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green (28-3, 25 KOs) is planning to destroy Bernard Hopkins (50-5-1, 32 KOs) if the two fighters ever lock horns. Green loves to end his fights by knockout. He knows Hopkins will try to slow down the pace and make it a boxing match. Green tells the Philadelphia Daily News that he wants find out the hard way on which strategy will play out

Hopkins outpoints Ornelas

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:15:00 +0300

Former world champion Bernard Hopkins (50-5, 32 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Enrique Ornelas (29-6, 19 KOs) in a light heavyweight bout on Wednesday night at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. It was a typical Hopkins performance with lots of clinching as the nifty 44-year-old won the in-fighting and wore out his opponent. Scores were 118-110, 120-109, 119-109

Bernard Hopkins Decisions Ornelas� Now What?

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:38:00 +0300

�Credit to Ornelas (now 29-6-1, 19KO) for coming to fight. He didn�t come to lay down. He took some great shots; I took some great shots. I think for 44 years old my engine level was fantastic. I threw punches like crazy.� The lingering question now is, at whom he will next get to throw more punches

Mayweather-Mosley, Pacquiao-Foreman Next: says Hopkins

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:06:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins tells BoxingScene.com that he doesn't think a Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao mega-fight will come off. He is convinced that Bob Arum of Top Rank, and Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions will not reach a deal for the fight. He appears very sure that Mayweather will face Shane Mosley [should he beat Andre Berto on January 30] and Pacquiao will move up to 154 to chase an eight divisional title by taking on WBA champion Yuri Foreman

Hopkins-Ornelas presser

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0300

44-year-old future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins� remarkable career will continue in his hometown on December 2, when �The Executioner,� who will be fighting in Philly for the first time since 2003, faces Enrique Ornelas (29-5, 19 KOs) at the Liacouras Center at Temple University. The 12-round light heavyweight bout will be televised live on VERSUS. �I�m thrilled about the opportunity to once again bring a fight to the city of Philadelphia,� said Hopkins (49-5-1, 32 KOs)

Hopkins vs Ornelas on 12/2: Bernard's Tuneup Set

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:57:00 +0300

According to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, Bernard Hopkins will face Enrique Ornelas (29-5, 19KOs). Schaefer told the Los Angeles Times that Hopkins-Ornelas will take place on December 2 in Philadelphia, Bernard's hometown. The fight is a tuneup to prepare for an early 2010 rematch with Roy Jones Jr. The two veterans reached an agreement two weeks ago for a rematch of their 1993 bout

Jones, Hopkins get into it

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:11:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins was on the Calvin Murphy radio show last night and an associate of Roy Jones Jr. got hold of Roy so he called in to join the conversation that soon turned into a fight negotiation. Jones came to the conclusion that �Bernard is scared,� and here are some highlights� Bernard Hopkins: Money has been the issue for the past ten years with us. Roy Jones: How much will you give me

Insider Notebook: Hopkins vs Williams?

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:52:00 +0300

Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, listened carefully when he was being told that fellow promoter Dan Goossen did not plan on waiting for Kelly Pavlik to fight Paul Williams in November or December. Pavlik, the middleweight champion, on Monday postponed his Oct. 3 fight with Williams because of a recurring injury to his left hand. And Goossen on Tuesday said he really wants to get Williams back in the ring in October because he has not fought since April

Trinidad about retirement

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:35:00 +0300

Former three division champion Felix "Tito" Trinidad is on the verge of a final retirement. Trinidad has retired twice in the past. This time he plans to retire for good. He returned last January and lost a twelve round decision to Roy Jones Jr. There was minor talk last of fights with Kelly Pavlik and Jermain Taylor but neither of those came through

Hopkins Says He Isn't Pursuing a Trinidad Rematch

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:30:00 +0300

Contrary to the many reports out there, Bernard Hopkins is not chasing a rematch with Felix "Tito" Trinidad. Last week promoter Don King met with Trinidad in Puerto Rico and told the local media that he flew in to discuss a rematch with Hopkins. King told the local media that it was Hopkins and his team who made contact with them for the fight. Hopkins disputes that and says it is Trinidad and King who are chasing after the fight.

Trinidad To Get $15 Million For Hopkins Rematch

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:45:00 +0300

A rematch between Bernard Hopkins and Felix Trinidad will not come cheap. According to father/trainer Felix Trinidad Sr, promoter Don King presented Tito with an offer of $15 million dollars for a Hopkins rematch. As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, King recently came to Puerto Rico to meet with Trinidad and discuss terms for a Hopkins rematch. Although Trinidad has been chasing for a Hopkins rematch since the 2001 knockout

Hopkins Eyes Joe Calzaghe Rematch, Or Retirement

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:33:00 +0300

Forget IBF light heavyweight champ Chad Dawson, forget Mikkel Kessler and forget a Jermain Taylor trilogy - Bernard Hopkins only has one fight on his mind. Hopkins dominated Kelly Pavlik last October to put himself back in the mix for another big fight. At age 43, Hopkins is only looking for one final fight - and that fight is against Joe Calzaghe.

Roy Jones Jr. - "Who is Greater? Me or Bernard Hopkins?"

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:35:00 +0300

Roy Jones Jr. has come out swinging on Bernard Hopkins. Jones won a twelve round decision over Hopkins in 1993 to capture the vacant IBF middleweight title, and while there have been talks for a rematch since 2002 - the two were never able to reach an agreement. After Hopkins dominated Kelly Pavlik on October 18 in Atlantic City, there was immediate hype for a Hopkins-Jones rematch. Hopkins went on the record, demanding the winner

Kelly Pavlik: "That Wasn't Me in There, I Had Nothing"

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:50:00 +0300

Speaking with BoxingScene.com's Bill Emes, WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik tried to make sense of what went wrong last Saturday in Atlantic City when he was dominated by Bernard Hopkins over twelve rounds. Pavlik moved up to a catch-weight of 170-pounds. Some felt he looked sluggish when he fought the February rematch with Jermain Taylor at 166, and looked even more sluggish as a light heavyweight

Bernard Hopkins: �Roy Jones Jr. Will Be My Final Fight�

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:45:00 +0300

Speaking with BoxingScene.com�s Jose �OnFire� Aguirre, Bernard Hopkins, at age 43, says that he is finally starting to get tired of fighting. The only thing that can motivate him to fight again is facing the winner of Roy Jones Jr. vs. Joe Calzaghe, scheduled for November 8. The future of another Hopkins fight is riding on the shoulders of Jones. Calzaghe, who won a close decision over Hopkins in April

Hopkins schools Pavlik!

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:52:00 +0300

In a non-title light heavyweight shocker, 43-year-old former middleweight champion and ring legend Bernard Hopkins (49-5-1, 32 KOs) stunned previously unbeaten, current WBC/WBO world middleweight champion, and 4:1 betting favorite Kelly Pavlick (34-1, 30 KOs) taking a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision on Saturday night before 11,332 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Hopkins looked like the younger

Weights from Atlantic City!

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:06:00 +0300

Kelly Pavlik 169 vs Bernard Hopkins 170 Steve Luevano 126 vs Billy Dib 126 (WBO featherweight title) Marco Antonio Rubio 159 vs Enrique Ornelas 160 (WBC middleweight eliminator) Daniel Jacobs 166 vs Tyrone Watson 163

Both fighters ready

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:13:00 +0300

In a brief but direct, respectful but confident showdown of trainers, Jack Loew, representing Kelly Pavlik, and Nazim Richardson, from the camp of Bernard Hopkins, both predicted wins for their fighters Saturday night in Atlantic City. Fighting at a catchweight of 170, Pavlik will move up from his reign at middleweight to fight the former middleweight king, now campaigning at light-heavyweight

Pavlik: No offer from Calzaghe!

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:00:00 +0300

WBC and WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has denied claims that he turned down the opportunity to fight Joe Calzaghe. Pavlik, who takes on Bernard Hopkins on the 18th of October, has said that no approach from the Calzaghe camp was ever made. In an interview on Setanta Sports News during Steve Bunce's Boxing Hour Pavlik said "I don't know why they keep throwing my name out there. They never ever offered us the fight. Calzaghe?

After Hopkins, Pavlik Targets Calzaghe. Abraham Out?

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:32:00 +0300

If all goes as planned against Bernard Hopkins on October 18, WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik will target Joe Calzaghe, who recently made it known that he will continue his career [beyond the September 20th bout with Roy Jones Jr.] to pursue a possible fight with Pavlik. �If I beat Jones, I might move back down to super middleweight to face Kelly Pavlik. I still feel young," Calzaghe told Ron Lewis

Calzaghe: Low blow deliberate!

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:06:00 +0300

WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe admitted to the London Daily Mail that he intentionally hit Bernard Hopkins low in the second round of their fight Saturday, but says Hopkins was faking it in the tenth when he went to the canvas from an apparent light shot below the belt from the Welshman. "What a crap actor," said Calzaghe. "He looked like he'd been shot in the balls, not hit. When I hit him there in the second round, that was proper deliberate. He'd knocked me down

Calzaghe defeats Hopkins!

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:22:00 +0300

Reigning WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe (44-0, 32 KOs) won a twelve round split decision over 43-year-old Bernard Hopkins (48-4-21, 32 KOs) in an ugly light heavyweight clash on Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas. Hopkins got off to a great start by dropping Calzaghe with a straight right in round one. Calzaghe wasn't badly

Calzaghe: "Hopkins Was My Toughest Fight"

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:09:00 +0300

Following his split-decision win over Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas, Joe Calzaghe praised the Philadelphia veteran by labeling him as the toughest opponent of his career. Calzaghe admits that it wasn't his best performance and knew the clash of styles would lead to an ugly fight. "I knew this wouldn't look pretty tonight," Calzaghe said.

Hopkins 173, Calzaghe 173!

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:08:00 +0300

Ring legends Bernard Hopkins and Joe Calzaghe both weighed in at 173 for their twelve round light heavyweight showdown on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Hopkins and Calzaghe battle for legend status

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:17:00 +0300

Although it is billed as �Battle of the Planet�, there is so much more on the line for Bernard Hopkins and Joe Calzaghe Saturday night. �One fighter is a legend, and one wants to become a legend,� Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer stated at the final press conference held today at Planet Hollywood

Hopkins and Calzaghe face off

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:02:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins and Joe Calzaghe face off at the press conference in New York City announcing their April 19 fight in Las Vegas. "I walk a fine line that others don't want to walk," said Hopkins. "I'll win by any means necessary. Anything can happen, I fear nobody and nothing....I said I'm going to punish Calzaghe slowly, and I'll repeat that today. I'll ask that his father is merciful to him and pulls him out when he is getting hurt."

Hopkins, Calzaghe Exchange Words in London

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:37:00 +0300

WBO/WBC/WBA super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe and light heavyweight champ Bernard Hopkins came face to face in a London press conference on Thursday to announce their April 19 showdown in Las Vegas. ITV was live as Calzaghe vowed to end the career of Hopkins when they finally meet

Calzaghe on Hatton: "I Won't Make His Mistake"

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:15:00 +0300

Super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe, speaking with The Evening Standard, promises to stay away from making the same mistake as his UK countryman, Ricky Hatton. Calzaghe said that Hatton allowed Floyd Mayweather Jr. to lose his focus during the pre-fight hype in Las Vegas. Hatton's lack of focus, according to Calzaghe, contributed to the knockout loss to Mayweather last December

HOPKINS PAYS A VISIT TO IBRAGIMOV

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:03:00 +0300

WBO heavyweight titlist Sultan Ibragimov was treated to a meeting with one of boxing's great minds Wednesday when middleweight legend and current world light heavyweight champion Bernard �The Executioner� Hopkins stopped by the Sultan�s gym to speak with Ibragimov, who is preparing for his February 23, 2008 unification bout with IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Hopkins

Hopkins vs. Calzaghe Close To Being Final

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:08:00 +0300

According to a recent interview with The Sun, WBO/WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe (44-0, 32KOs) says that a potential bout with light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (48-4-1, 32KOs) is close to being final. The fighters agreed on a 50-50 split for the bout, with Calzaghe making a career-high purse

Hopkins-Calzaghe heats up!

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:32:00 +0300

A fight nearly broke out between Bernard Hopkins and Joe Calzaghe today during their first face-to-face meeting at the MGM Grand Media Center in Las Vegas. "I would never let a white boy beat me," Hopkins told reporters. "You can print that. I would never lose to a white person." Hopkins also dissed Calzaghe's win over Mikkel Kessler. "Kessler is not in my league, man. Who is Kessler? You think Kessler was a true warrior?"

Calzaghe rejects Hopkins offer!

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:11:00 +0300

Unbeaten WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe says he has rejected an offer from Golden Boy to fight Bernard Hopkins. "To be honest, the offer wasn't as much as I got for the Kessler fight so from a business point of view the deal doesn't make sense for me," Super Joe told Wales on Sunday. "Hopkins must really convince me with hard cash that he really wants this fight because I'm not sure he does."

Hopkins: "I'll Hand Joe Calzaghe His First Loss"

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:52:00 +0300

WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe (44-0, 32 KOs) is beating the drums for a fight with recognized light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (48-4-1, 32 KOs). Calzaghe and his promoter Frank Warren, said they are willing to make the fight in America or even Hopkins' backyard of Philadelphia - if the money is right

Calzaghe: Hopkins can wait!

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:31:00 +0300

Unbeaten WBO super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe has hit back at Bernard Hopkins - and told him he must get in the queue if he wants to fight him. Following his laboured points win over Ronald "Winky" Wright on Saturday night, Hopkins was vocal in calling out the hard-hitting Welshman. But Calzaghe, who faces undefeated WBC and WBA World Champion Mikkel Kessler in a massive unification clash on November 3 at the Millennium

Winky Wright: "I Told You Hopkins Was Dirty"

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:47:00 +0300

Wright suffered a nasty cut above his left eye after a clash of heads in the third round. He says Hopkins used his head often, hit him with low blows and held often. He received twelve stitches for the cut and bruises that he claims were a direct result of Hopkins' using his head. He doesn't place all the blame on Hopkins, he felt referee Robert Byrd let Hopkins do

CompuBox: 132 Clinches During Hopkins-Wright

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:08:00 +0300

It was a fight that had very little flow as Wright attempted to play the aggressor behind his jab and Hopkins relied on quick counterpunches and lots of holding and roughhousing. Wright, bothered by a severe gash over his left eye from a head butt in the third round and obviously not comfortable at the catch weight of 170 pounds, slowed over the final few rounds and Hopkins emerged with a unanimous decision

Hopkins promises Joppy-style beatdown against Winky!

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:49:00 +0300

Comebacking ring legend Bernard Hopkins says he going to put a beating on Winky Wright in their PPV clash on Saturday in Las Vegas. "He�s not the slickest southpaw that I've fought," stated Hopkins. "I've fought many of them. I think I got nine knockouts out of ten. I had one of the oldest, slickest southpaws in my camp, who�s the second trainer, John David Jackson. I�ve seen every southpaw that I could imagine on tape

Hopkins: "I'm Gonna Whoop Winky's Ass"

Wed, 16 May 2007 11:02:00 +0300

In anticipation of this summer's hottest match-up, Bernard Hopkins and Winky Wright held a press conference in New York on Tuesday, to announce "Coming to Fight" July 21, as part of a 5-city press tour with following stops in Tampa, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Below please find comments from each fighter, and see photos attached

Hopkins: "Want me Calzaghe? Come to America."

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:50:00 +0300

During a recent interview with the Philadelphia Daily News , Bernard Hopkins spoke about a possible fight with WBO super middleweight champ Joe Calzaghe. Calzaghe has called Hopkins out on a number of occassions, which only made the former middleweight champion angry. Hopkins is not going to return the favor by calling Calzaghe out in the media. He feels that it would only gives Calzaghe more press. If a fight were

Hopkins: I'm out of retirement!

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 05:10:00 +0300

"Still got the fire, still got the legs," ring legend Bernard Hopkins. "I'm out of retirement, this is the first announcement. Bernard Hopkins is out of retirement. Bernard Hopkins is going to fight until he can't fight no more. Bernard Hopkins has a good three to four years of boxing to give the world what they need. Boxing right now needs Bernard Hopkins. Boxing needs the personality of Bernard Hopkins, boxing don't need me per say as an athlete but they need my personality.

Hopkins wants Maskaev!

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:03:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins says he's considering unretiring to face WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev next June if Maskaev is still champion by then. "The state of the heavyweight divison in America is dead. Bernard Hopkins is the only boxer who can bring it (the heavyweight title) back (to America)," said Hopkins to the New York Daily News. The Executioner retired after becoming the undisputed light heavyweight champion with a victory over Antonio Tarver

Calzaghe hopes to lure Hopkins back

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:53:00 +0300

Joe Calzaghe, however, is hoping to lure Hopkins back into the ring. "I'll fight at whichever weight he wants, either at lightheavy or my favoured division, super middleweight. I'll go to America, as well, if that's the only stumbling block, I'll go anywhere at any time....I was devastated that Hopkins bashed Tarver up so badly and won, as I was planning Tarver as my big-pay day, that was my big pension fund. So Hopkins has cost me big-time."

Hopkins: I'm done!

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:51:00 +0300

"I'm done. I don't need to risk anything else," said Bernard Hopkins after dethroning Antonio Tarver as light heavyweight king. "What am I going to do, go up to cruiser? Heavyweight? It's nothing else to do." If the retirement promise sticks, the 41-year-old Hopkins, who made a record 20 middleweight title defenses, ends with a 47-4-1 record and 32 KOs. 'The Executioner' stated that in his bout with Tarver, he still had a

Hopkins upsets Tarver!

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 10:15:00 +0300

Former longtime middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins (47-4-1, 32 KOs) outpointed world light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs) handily Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. After a slow first round, the 41-year-old Hopkins got the upper hand by connecting with lead rights in round two. The Hopkins attack picked up steam in round five when Tarver's glove touched the canvas resulting in Hopkins

Tarver 174, Hopkins 174!

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 17:46:00 +0300

Weights from Atlantic City: Antonio Tarver 174 vs. Bernard Hopkins 174 Both Miguel Cotto and Paulie Malignaggi both weighed in at 138.25 for their WBO junior welterweight showdown tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden. Malignaggi looked ripped while Cotto looked very dry

Tarver-Hopkins NYC presser!

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 16:28:00 +0300

Light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver and challenger Bernard Hopkins met today at a press conference at the ESPN Zone in New York City in advance of Saturday's battle at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey and televised on HBO Pay-Per-View. Tarver stated, "My hard work is almost over and on Saturday night I'll be able to put it on display....I'm facing the best Bernard Hopkins. It's a beautiful opportunity for me to show

Tarver-Hopkins NYC Presser!

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 14:57:00 +0300

Light-heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver and middleweight legend Bernard Hopkins kicked off the promotion to their June 10th pay-per-view showdown in Atlantic City with a press conference on Tuesday in New York City. After spending 24-rounds with Jermain Taylor, Hopkins (46-4-1, 32 KO's) the onetime, "Executioner," now believes one final win at light-heavyweight, will cement his legacy at the International Boxing Hall of Fame for all time

TARVER AND HOPKINS AGREE TO TERMS FOR JUNE 10!

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:37:00 +0300

Sources directly involved with the situation have informed Boxingtalk.com that Golden Boy Promotions and Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing have verbally agreed to all terms for light heavyweight king Antonio "The Magic Man" Tarver to face former longtime middleweight champion and former pound for pound king Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins on HBO PPV June 10. Tarver and Hopkins will split the pot 50-50 down the middle and Tarver will

TARVER SAYS HOPKINS FIGHT WILL BE NAILED DOWN SHORTLY!

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 18:42:00 +0300

It now appears that HBO PPV will in fact televise the Antonio Tarver-Bernard Hopkins bout on June 10. After it appeared that the deal was in serious jeopardy over the weekend moments ago the light heavyweight king told Boxingtalk.com, "Once again I'm having to make concessions, but I stand on my talent and ability so we're going to make this fight. However the deal is structured, I promise you this is the last dime Bernard Hopkins is ever

JONES-HOPKINS II OFF MARCH 11

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 19:21:00 +0300

Reliable sources have informed Boxingtalk.com that the Roy Jones Jr-Bernard Hopkins II will not take place on March 11 and might not take place at all. Hopkins will meet with his Golden Boy Partners later this week to discuss his future plans but Boxingtalk.com understands the future hall of famer will not retire before fighting at least once more. Jones and Hopkins were both unavailable for immediate comment

Middleweight picture clearing up!

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 16:33:00 +0300

After his second straight razor-thin conquest of Bernard Hopkins, WBC/WBA/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor is eying a tune-up fight in his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. "It would be a crime to put Jermain in another tough fight without a breather after going 24 rounds with Bernard Hopkins," promoter Lou DiBella said. "We expect a fight with Winky by next summer, but Jermain deserves a rest. I'm going to line up something so his

Taylor edges Hopkins! Vazquez defeats Larios!

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 07:53:00 +0300

It was hardly scintillating, but Jermain Taylor (25-0, 17 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Bernard Hopkins (46-4-1, 32 KOs) to retain his WBC/WBA/WBO middleweight world championship Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. A lot of posing early on, but Taylor seemed slightly better. As the fight progressed, Taylor became more and more in control. Like their first fight, the tide began to turn around round

Taylor, Hopkins speak!

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 13:34:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins: "If I had one wish, it would be to fight Antonio Tarver just so I could win the light heavyweight title, something that Ray Robinson came one round shy of doing. If I could have a wish - and it's not to fight Tarver, so to say it's just that he is the champion- but it would be to fight for the light heavyweight title and win it; something no other middleweight champ has ever done"

No Respect: Taylor-Hopkins II presser!

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:02:00 +0300

The Disputed, Undisputed Middleweight Champion of the World Jermain Taylor 24-0 (17ko's) will once again meet face to face with future hall of famer and the former Middleweight Champ Bernard Hopkins 46-3-1 (32ko's) this Saturday. Both fighters talked about how prepared they are or should be for the most anticipated rematch of the year

Inside the Bernard Hopkins camp!

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:41:00 +0300

Former middleweight champion Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins worked out for the media on Thursday at Oscar De La Hoya's training compound in high-altitude at Big Bear, California. As always, Hopkins looked to be in tremendous condition as he worked the pads, and hit the heavy bag for reporters. The bout's billing of "No Respect" was clearly in evidence in the form of a fight poster with Jermain Taylor's face modified with female

Taylor as talkative as Hopkins

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:46:00 +0300

Jermain Taylor wants to send Bernard Hopkins to the canvas, then into retirement. The undisputed middleweight champion, who took the belts away from Hopkins in July, is certain he can knock out the 40-year-old former champ in their Dec. 3 rematch in Las Vegas. Hopkins plans to leave the sport before his 41st birthday on Jan. 15.

Bernard Hopkins Uncensored!`

Sat, 06 Aug 2005 17:00:00 +0300

Fightnews had the opportunity to sit down one-on-one in an exclusive interview with former undisputed middleweight champion, now President of Golden Boy Promotions East, Bernard Hopkins. After witnessing the inaugural card for his newly established company at the Borgata Hotel and Casino, Hopkins talked about the disputed decision from his fight with Jermain Taylor, how he is moving on with his career despite the setback, his new relationship with the fans and much more.

Hopkins: Jermain, then Winky!

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:45:00 +0300

Former undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins will likely face Winky Wright on January 28 if he gets by Jermain Taylor on December 3. "I guess I'll just have to knock him out and take it out of the judges' hands, so there can be no doubt whatsoever," Hopkins told the Philadelphia Daily News. "If Taylor needs until December 3, I'll let him heal and rest up, because I don't want him having any excuses that he had a concussion or whatever." Hopkins estimates he made $8 million

Jermain: No respect for Bernard!

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:52:00 +0300

"He's a dirty fighter," says newly crowned undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor of former champ Bernard Hopkins. "I can't respect that. If you're going to beat me, beat me right. Don't hit me below the belt or hit behind the head or head butt. It's unnecessary. If you can fight, you can fight." Jermain says he feels like he did enough to win, but he's openly critical of his own performance. "I made a lot of mistakes in the fight...I was chasing him around...

Hopkins files appeal!

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 11:40:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins has filed an appeal to the Nevada Athletic Commission for a review and reconsideration of the decision of last Saturday night's middleweight championship bout against Jermain Taylor. Hopkins appeal is based on the rules governing the Nevada Athletic Commission and the scoring of the 12th round for Taylor by veteran judge Duane Ford. In addition Hopkins has sent a letter to the WBA requesting

Taylor takes split decision

Sun, 17 Jul 2005 13:23:00 +0300

Jermain Taylor stepped into the ring with the master and taught Bernard Hopkins a lesson. Hopkins' experience, ring savvy and tricks were supposed to make the difference in Saturday night's undisputed middleweight title bout. Instead, Taylor showed Hopkins that getting started too late can be decisive. ``I learned so much this fight. It takes patience to win,'' Taylor said after earning

Hopkins-Taylor II on Oct 1?

Sun, 17 Jul 2005 16:29:00 +0300

Promoter Oscar De La Hoya said last night that HBO is holding October 1 for a rematch between new undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor and former champ Bernard Hopkins. Both fighters claimed victory after the fight. "I won the fight early, and got winded towards the end," admitted Taylor. Hopkins disagreed saying "From the fifth or sixth round on, I dominated the fight.

Inside the Hopkins/Taylor camps!

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 12:51:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins: "So he's in a win-win situation when it comes to that, unless his corner is too brave for his own good, because fighters don't quit, fighters won't stop. He might look at the corner and tell them. That's a sign. A fighter grabbing in the eighth round, ninth round and he's looking at the corner like 'can't you help me?' That's a tell tale sign that the man wants to get out. It's up to them to get him out."

Hopkins-Taylor presser!

Wed, 04 May 2005 15:55:00 +0300

Tuesday in New York City, some feistiness occurred when the media convened upon the Copacabana when undisputed Middleweight champ Bernard Hopkins and top contender Jermain Taylor both announced the July 16 mega fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Ironically the contentious behavior was not between the two fighters but between Hopkins and his former advisor and Taylor promoter, Lou DiBella. The two men have been adversaries since a lawsuit was filed and upheld on appeal in court of law by DiBella for liable comments made by Hopkins. DiBella was granted a six-figure settlement. As head of Hopkins promotional team, Oscar De La Hoya was the master of ceremonies. The former six-division world...

Ouma: Bernard please fight me!

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:44:00 +0300

The Bernard Hopkins-Jermain Taylor negotiations may have been drawn out, but IBF junior middleweight champion Kassim Ouma took five seconds to accept the Hopkins fight when ased if he would take the fight last week. "There was no hesitation," Ouma said. "I'm all about the challenge and proving who is best. Bernard Hopkins is the biggest test for any middleweight and I'm ready for him...

Two hurdles holding up summer fight

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 11:58:00 +0300

"Our greatest desire is to fight Bernard Hopkins and if something can be done to make this happen we would be on board," said Taylor promoter Lou DiBella, admitting the fight is indeed in trouble. Although financial terms for the July bout were agreed to and there are at least three sites interested in the fight, two key stumbling blocks remain that threaten to destroy one of the year's most anticipated matches. The first issue centers around the financial terms of a rematch clause, something that champions almost always require...

Lacy STILL wants Bernard!

Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:21:00 +0300

Undefeated IBF super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy has reiterated his offer to defend his title against undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins in light of comments made to the Las Vegas Review-Journal by Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, Hopkins' promotional company, that there is still no deal for a fight against Jermain Taylor. Yesterday, Schaefer stated in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, "I keep reading where this fight is done, and I don't know where that's coming from...It sure is no done deal..."

Taylor: "Now it's my turn to be world champion!"

Sat, 26 Mar 2005 15:14:00 +0300

Undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins and Jermain Taylor spoke publicly for the first time since agreeing to a July 16 PPV showdown on Friday night's ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" telecast. Jermain, who was in the ESPN studio, was very respectful toward the champion, calling him "my idol." Later he said "I'm coming to fight. I'm ready. I'm training hard. I'm looking forward to the fight..."

Hopkins issues ultimatum!

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 12:53:00 +0300

Undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins said today that Goldenboy Promotions has made top contender Jermain Taylor a $1.5 million offer to fight on July 16. "Jermain Taylor has his opportunity, and his opportunity in the next 24 hours is probably over," Hopkins told Associated Press. "We're not begging these guys to fight..."

Hopkins targeting Felix Sturm

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 17:21:00 +0300

According to sources in Germany, Hopkins and his Golden Boy Promotions people are in 'serious talks' to face WBO No.1 Felix Sturm, the man who beat up but got jobbed out v Oscar De La Hoya last June. Since nearly ruining the September money-spinning snoozer that was Hopkins v De La Hoya, Sturm has...

Hopkins/Eastman post fight quotes!

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:50:00 +0300

Howard Eastman: "I hope he will give me another opportunity. Most definitely he ran. He was strategizing at the same time. I cut the ring off and the referee never gave us a chance to fight. I was fighting Hopkins and the referee at the same time..."

Bernard Hopkins: "It is an honour to make history."

Sun, 20 Feb 2005 17:20:00 +0300

During the fight some of the crowd booed. "I think they wanted to see a Gatti-Ward type fight and I gave it to them in spurts, but I don't fight like that way," said Hopkins. "I've got my style and I can turn it up when I want to"...

Undisputed 160 title on the line!

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:37:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins was originally planning to defend just his WBC title when facing Howard Eastman Saturday night in Los Angeles. However now the IBF, WBA and WBO have all added their sanction to the Hopkins-Eastman fight, making this the first ever title defense of the four major belts all at one time...

Bernard Hopkins: "If Eastman thinks he can get me in 5 rounds then I will get him in 4!"

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 15:59:00 +0300

- What are your expectations going into the upcoming Howard Eastman fight on February 19th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles? Bernard Hopkins: �I am going to go in there and be Bernard. I will remove any thoughts from Eastman�s mind that he can win the fight so that in his mind he is only trying to survive. I will force my will and demeanor upon him. I plan to counter him mentally and physically...�

Eastman Chasing Destiny

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 18:09:00 +0300

UK middleweight Howard �The Battersea Bomber� Eastman, 40-1 (34), is an eccentric, deeply religious warrior intent on spoiling Bernard Hopkins �Exxecution� party on February 19. Scheduled to challenge the future hall of famer for his WBC title at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Eastman has vowed to knock Hopkins out in five rounds. Think he can do it? He does...