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Bernard Hopkins wants Roy Jones Jr trilogy match

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by Will Arons

Bernard Hopkins - Bernard 'The Executioner' Hopkins says he's interested in coming out of retirement for a third fight against Roy Jones Jr. He says they're both knotted up at 1-1 with a victory apiece between them, and he'd like to break that tie by beating Roy again.

Bernard ‘The Executioner’ Hopkins says he’s interested in coming out of retirement for a third fight against Roy Jones Jr. He says they’re both knotted up at 1-1 with a … Read more

Roy Jones Jr: If Mike Tyson gets crazy, I’ll get crazy back

July 25, 2020 by Will Arons

Bernard Hopkins - Roy Jones Jr has a warning to Mike Tyson that if he gets crazy in their eight-round exhibition match on September 12, he says he's going to do something crazy back.

Roy Jones Jr has a warning to Mike Tyson that if he gets crazy in their eight-round exhibition match on September 12, he says he’s going to do something crazy … Read more

On This Day – Jermain Taylor Ends Bernard Hopkins’ Long Run As Middleweight King

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by James Slater

Bernard Hopkins - Bernard Hopkins had already made history, now he was fighting for even more. The legendary “Executioner” from Philadelphia had succesfuly defended his world middleweight crown an amazing 20 times, and against new star in the making Jermain Taylor the fantastically conditioned 40 year old was going for title defence number-21.

Bernard Hopkins had already made history, now he was fighting for even more. The legendary “Executioner” from Philadelphia had succesfuly defended his world middleweight crown an amazing 20 times, and … Read more

Bernard Hopkins Predicts Fury-Joshua Outcome: It’ll Be A Draw, I’m Telling You

June 20, 2020June 19, 2020 by James Slater

Bernard Hopkins - Throughout the long, long history of the division, there have not been too many drawn world heavyweight title fights. But of the few that we have seen, Tyson Fury was involved. The first fight between Fury and Deontay Wilder was, of course, a draw, with Fury coming on way stronger to get the big win in the rematch.

Throughout the long, long history of the division, there have not been too many drawn world heavyweight title fights. But of the few that we have seen, Tyson Fury was … Read more

Why Are Philadelphia Fighters So Tough, Talented And Hardened?

May 30, 2020 by James Slater

Bernard Hopkins - The city of Philadelphia is known as "The City Of Brotherly Love," yet an apt nickname for the home to approx 1.584 million people could easily be "Fight City." Some of the most beloved, respected, celebrated and admired fighters in boxing history have come out of Philly. Being tough, being full of heart, possessing enormous courage is simply demanded if you are to represent Philadelphia boxing.

The city of Philadelphia is known as “The City Of Brotherly Love,” yet an apt nickname for the home to approx 1.584 million people could easily be “Fight City.” Some … Read more

Madison Square Garden Teams Up with Boxing Community for Special Video

April 30, 2020April 29, 2020 by MSG

Bernard Hopkins - Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. partnered with friends in the boxing community to come together for a special video message thanking the real heroes putting themselves at risk every day to save so many lives and to encourage fans to continue practicing the necessary safety measures that will keep them and our communities safe and healthy during this unprecedented time.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. partnered with friends in the boxing community to come together for a special video message thanking the real heroes putting themselves at risk every day … Read more

A Decade Ago Today – Bernard Hopkins Finally Gets Revenge Over Roy Jones Jr

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 by James Slater

Bernard Hopkins - Jones was the superior fighter when both men were in their 20s, Hopkins was the better man when both were in their 40s. But who was the greater fighter of the two overall? That's a whole article by itself.

Two all-time greats who fought each other twice – seventeen years apart. One of the sport’s longest running feuds/rivalries saw Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. meet in 1993, and … Read more

Mosley, Hopkins, Marquez, DiBella, Duva Elected To Boxing Hall Of Fame

December 7, 2019December 6, 2019 by Boxing Hall of Fame

Bernard Hopkins - Boxers Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Barbara Buttrick, Christy Martin & Lucia Rijker Elected To Int’l Boxing Hall Of Fame - Lou DiBella, Kathy Duva, Dan Goossen, Bernard Fernandez and Thomas Hauser to also enter Hall of Fame

Boxers Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Barbara Buttrick, Christy Martin & Lucia Rijker Elected To Int’l Boxing Hall Of Fame – Lou DiBella, Kathy Duva, Dan Goossen, Bernard … Read more