The revenge that lasted over 17 years bernard hopkins vs roy jones jr. Bernard hopkins gets knocked out of ring in last fight. At 49, boxer bernard hopkins is fighting age and winning. Smith landed a huge combo that sent hopkins, 51, through the ropes and onto the ground outside. Smith had hopkins cornered up against the ropes and landed several shots. In his farewell fight, bernard hopkins was knocked clear out of the ring by opponent joe smith jr.
Dec 19, 2016 bernard hopkins experienced a first in his last fight in a career that spanned 67 fights, hopkins never had been knocked out until saturday against joe smith jr. Bernard hopkins will be missed but his is a tarnished legacy. Dec 19, 2016 sport more sports boxing bernard hopkins threw away a glorious record to fulfil a stupid, unnecessary and personal mission. The former world champion in two different weight classes bernard hopkins he is 51 years old, 24 years older than smith entered this fight with a pro boxing record of 5572 32 knockouts but he is not ranked as he hasnt fought since november 8, 2014 when he was. The fight was dubbed the battle of the planet, and the fight was for hopkins the ring light heavyweight title. Bernard hopkins experienced a first in his last fight in a career that spanned 67 fights, hopkins never had been knocked out until saturday against joe smith jr. The guy who hit boxing legend bernard hopkins so hard he literally knocked him out of the ring says he rewatches the highlight ko to get him fired up to fight.
Bernard hopkins world boxing champion hailing from north philadelphia. Bernard hopkins, 49, shows his age in 12round title bout. Bernard hopkins was literally knocked out of the ring in a loss to joe smith jr. Oct 14, 2011 i recently sat down with boxer bernard hopkins for an episode of in depth. Bernard hopkins vs chad dawson i 20111015 full fight. Bernard hopkins compares mayweathermcgregor and canelo. Dec 15, 2016 the true story of bernard hopkins is that of the evolution of a man. Secondsout download bernard hopkins vs tavoris cloud full fight. Dec 17, 2016 bernard hopkins current fights and historical boxing matches from the archives. He scrapped his usual stylish prada glasses for a cheap pair old fogeys might wear and a fake gray beard that sprouted several inches past his chin. Bernard hopkins loses final fight after being knocked out.
Bernard hopkins beaten by tko in final fight of career. Download bernard hopkins vs chad dawson full fight. Philadelphias bernard hopkins, the oldest man to ever win a world championship boxing title, may fight one last time in london this year. Bernard hopkins may fight for final time in london. Apr 14, 2014 at 49, bernard hopkins has cemented his place in boxing history while making millions. Bernard hopkins vs joe smith jr full fight video 2016 result. Bernard hopkins, former twodivision champion and part owner of golden boy promotions, talks at the mgm grand copperfield theater on wednesday, sept. Kovalev is currently undefeated with an impressive 2501 record with 23 kos while hopkins, 55622, is coming off a string of unforeseen victories. Bernard hopkins vs karo murat full fight highlights 20 duration. The last fight of bernard hopkins storied career ended in bizarre fashion. The curtain is about to come down on the fabled fighting career of boxing legend bernard hopkins, but not before one last hurrah.
The underappreciated true story of 48yearold boxer bernard. Bernard hopkins threw away a glorious record to fulfil a. The former world champion in two different weight classes bernard hopkins he is 51 years old, 24 years older than smith entered this fight with a pro boxing record of 5572 32 knockouts but he is not ranked as he hasnt fought since november 8, 2014 when he was defeated by sergey kovalev hopkins vs kovalev. Mar 08, 2019 the guy who hit boxing legend bernard hopkins so hard he literally knocked him out of the ring says he rewatches the highlight ko to get him fired up to fight. Bernard hopkins has the kind of career that defies all expectations. Or the beating he gave antonio tarver in his first farewell fight.
Bernard hopkins, boxings oldest and most cunning champion. May 20, 20 bernard hopkins talks about performanceenhancing drug use, the way boxing is covered in the media, and how hes lasted so long in a demanding sport. Below is a decadebydecade listing of his record broken down by year. Bernard hopkins ready for final fight of championship. Bernard hopkins suffered defeat in his final fight after the 51yearold was knocked out of the ring in the eighth. Dec 18, 2016 bernard hopkins knocked out of ring by joe smith jr. Bernard hopkins knocked out of ring by joe smith jr. Bernard hopkins was knocked out of ring by joe smith jr. In an exhibition bout at graterford prison in the early 90s. Hopkins, nicknamed the executioner, talks about his physical and mental fight preparation, plus his extremely disciplined diet. Hopkins recorded 55 wins in his nearly threedecade careerincluding 32 knockoutsagainst only eight losses, two draws, and two no contests.
The story is told through the vignettes and narration of mike tyson woah, has time brought wisdom to him. Sport more sports boxing bernard hopkins threw away a glorious record to fulfil a stupid, unnecessary and personal mission. The posts gabe silverman rides with hopkins back to the philadelphia. Bernard hopkins video interview canelo alvarez 5212, 35 kos and sergey krusher kovalev 3431, 29 kos hosted their final press conference today ahead of their 12round fight for. Bernard hopkins current fights and historical boxing matches from the archives. Bernard hopkins and the fallacy of fulfilled endings. Bernard hopkins was born january 15, 1965, to bernard sr. He is one of the most successful boxers of the past three decades, having held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed middleweight title from 2004 to 2005, and the lineal light heavyweight title from 2011 to 2012. Bernard hopkins, american boxer who dominated the middleweight division in the early 21st century with a combination of speed and precision that earned him the nickname the executioner. Oct 07, 2014 ibf light heavyweight champ bernard hopkins, 49, is next scheduled to fight sergey kovalev, 31, at the boardwalk hall in atlantic city, new jersey on november 8th. At 49, bernard hopkins has cemented his place in boxing history while making millions. Bernard hopkins beaten by tko in final fight of career bbc. Bernard hopkins diet makes him ready for sergey kovalev.
Dec 19, 2016 it was always risky for a 52yearold boxer to step into the ring with someone half his age, but lightheavyweight bernard hopkins did just that as the finale of his fighting career. The true story of bernard hopkins is that of the evolution of a man. Following hopkins challenge, haye ruled out the fight stating bernard was only looking for a. Bernard hopkins gets knocked entirely out of the boxing ring in final fight the 51yearold veteran did not get the career ending he was hoping for on saturday night vs. Bernard hopkins hoped to end his legendary career on a win but instead the 51yearold boxer was knocked out of the ropes and onto the floor courtesy of a punch from joe smith jr. One of six children, hopkins remembers struggling, even as a youngster. Mar 07, 20 the underappreciated true story of 48yearold boxer bernard hopkins. Hopkins right made his pro debut before 27yearold joe smith jr was born. Ibf light heavyweight champion bernard hopkins works out at the dsg boxing gym in philadelphia in preparation for his upcoming fight. In many ways, bernard hopkins began his career the minute after losing to roy jones jr.
I recently sat down with boxer bernard hopkins for an episode of in depth. Dec 21, 20 bernard hopkins world boxing champion hailing from north philadelphia. Bernard hopkins talks about performanceenhancing drug use, the way boxing is covered in the media, and how hes lasted so long in a demanding sport. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Bernard hopkins prepares for one final fight at age 51. Nov 02, 2014 bernard hopkins, boxings oldest and most cunning champion.
Bernard hopkins was the best pure middleweight since marvin hagler but he could not get a grip on humility in the ring. The welshman, 36, is unbeaten in 45 contests after beating bernard hopkins on a splitpoints decision on his lightheavyweight debut on sunday. The 46yearold recently surpassed george foreman as the oldest boxer to win a championship. Joe calzaghe has reiterated he will fight one more time before hanging up his gloves and retiring from boxing. The boxing legend will face joe smith jr, who wasnt even alive when hopkins turned pro, this weekend in his final bout bernard hopkins prepares for one final fight at age 51. The fight was dubbed the battle of the planet, and the fight was for hopkins the ring.
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