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Bernard Hopkins caused riots before pulling off huge upset over pound-for-pound great after betting on himself

On this day in 2001, Bernard Hopkins pulled off one of the biggest wins of his career. It was only earlier this month that boxing crowned a new undisputed champion following Terence Crawford’s victory over Canelo Alvarez.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 18, 2025

Bernard Hopkins scored final career knockout with sickening body shot against future business partner

On his way to a historic feat shared with Larry Holmes, middleweight icon Bernard Hopkins would floor and flatten a future close friend and business associate.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 2, 2025

Bernard Hopkins Gives Rival His Flowers

Bernard Hopkins pays huge respect to Roy Jones Jr saying at his peak, nobody in the history of boxing could beat Jones Jr, saying Jones Jr is the best boxer of all time.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 23, 2025

Bernard Hopkins defied the odds to defeat Roy Jones Jr. rival 10 years before retirement

Bernard Hopkins was a modern legend of boxing when he was competing as he had one of the most unique careers of all time. As the oldest ever boxing world champion, Hopkins was still competing at a high level in his final fight aged 51.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 7, 2025

Bernard Hopkins defended his world title for the first time in just 24 seconds

‘The Alien’ Bernard Hopkins was truly a one-of-a-kind fighter thanks to his longevity and dedication to boxing. As the oldest world champion in boxing history, Hopkins was remarkably able to compete at the highest level until he was almost 52 years old.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 28, 2025

Roy Jones Jr. followed Bernard Hopkins victory with brutal left hook KO

Many would consider Roy Jones Jr. to be one of the greatest fighters of all time as he is a former four-weight world champion. Jones Jr. has stopped the likes of Virgil Hill and Montell Griffin in his career as he often showcased his elite skillset.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 24, 2025

‘It became a riot’… Bernard Hopkins enraged a whole country with one gesture that had him fleeing press conference

Bernard ‘The Executioner’ Hopkins has faced many fearsome opponents, but on one occasion, he faced hundreds at once. Bernard Hopkins retired with a record of 55-8-2, and, despite losing his pro debut, went on to become one of the most successful boxers in history.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 21, 2025

‘They knew it was over’… Bernard Hopkins on controversial fight series that saw him become world champion

Bernard Hopkins can easily be considered a true legend of the sport thanks to his longevity and age-defying performances. Although George Foreman is the oldest heavyweight champion in history, Hopkins holds the title for all weight divisions.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 28, 2025

47-year-old Bernard Hopkins was dethroned in rematch loss that ended long-standing streak

The oldest world champion in boxing history was able to hang up his gloves in 2016 with an amazing legacy behind him. Bernard Hopkins is one of the few undisputed world champions in the four-belt era.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 25, 2025

Bernard Hopkins was knocked out of the ring by Dmitry Bivol opponent in final fight

Bernard Hopkins competed from 1988 all the way to 2016, and is known for his ability to defy his age and compete, though everyone has their limit. Bernard ‘The Executioner’ Hopkins was one of the most successful boxers of the past few decades, with a record full of high-profile names.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 14, 2025

‘I’m warning you right now’… Bernard Hopkins squared-up to journalist during heated exchange

Bernard Hopkins got right in the face of a journalist who made a joke he really didn’t like. In the American’s career, he cemented his status as one of the best to ever lace up a pair of gloves.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 12, 2025

Bernard Hopkins rolled back the years with huge underdog victory over KO artist at 43 years old

Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins has shown incredible longevity in his career, and ‘The Alien’ is a true history-maker. From Hopkins stopping Oscar De La Hoya to dethroning George Foreman as the oldest world champion in boxing, the former two-division champion was a true talent.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 25, 2025

Oscar De La Hoya was stopped for the first time in his career by devastating body shot knockout

‘Golden Boy’ hung up his gloves after only being stopped twice across 45 fights. The former multi-weight champion Oscar De La Hoya has faced a very high level of quality across the course of his 16-year career.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 23, 2025

Bernard Hopkins broke George Foreman’s record to become the oldest world champion in boxing history

Bernard Hopkins defied the laws of time, by beating George Foreman’s record, to become a world champion at the age of 46. While boxing is usually considered a young man’s game, ‘The Alien’ incredibly managed to continue competing at the top for an astonishingly long time.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 14, 2024

Hopkins Reacts To Tank Davis’ Retirement Plans

Bernard Hopkins has reacted to Gervonta Davis‘ plans to retire next year. Davis made the shock announcement during the kick-off presser for his fight with Lamont Roach Jr.

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Hopkins: Ryan Garcia Needs A Respectable Tune-Up

Bernard Hopkins wants Ryan Garcia to have a respectable tune-up on his comeback fight. Garcia is currently serving a year ban after failing VADA tests for Ostarine, meaning he cannot box until April 2025.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / August 9, 2024

Bernard Hopkins Advocates for Terence Crawford vs. Jaron Ennis

Tevin Farmer noticed the campaign that was being developed in an attempt to match Terence Crawford with Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis another fight that would interest Bernard Hopkins.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 15, 2024

Q&A With Steve Read, Director of Boxing Film ‘In The Company of Kings’

Director Steve Read’s In the Company of Kings is a unique boxing documentary that drops you into the lives of fighters both well-known (Bernard Hopkins and Larry Holmes) and those who perhaps have been somewhat forgotten (Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and Tim Witherspoon).

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / April 6, 2024

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