Bernard Hopkins added another record to his resume. Hopkins fought Jean Pascal for the second time. During the boxers last meeting Hopkins was floored twice, however won the late rounds in the fight. The judges eventually scored the first fight a draw. Many believed the young light heavyweight champion was given the benefit of the doubt, because he was finding in his adoptive country Canada. Hopkins seemed to win rounds 3 through 12 Saturday night and eventually became the oldest champion in boxing history. Surpassing George Foreman's record in 1994 when he knocked out Michael Moore to take the heavyweight title. Chad Dawson fought on the Hopkins vs. Pascal under card and could be the next opponent in November for Hopkins. Bernard is known as a boxing legend especially in the middleweight division, at one point and time he made over 20 straight title defenses. Hopkins took the main event on all three judges score card versus Pascal.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Bernard Hopkins Continues To Set Records At Age 46
Bernard Hopkins added another record to his resume. Hopkins fought Jean Pascal for the second time. During the boxers last meeting Hopkins was floored twice, however won the late rounds in the fight. The judges eventually scored the first fight a draw. Many believed the young light heavyweight champion was given the benefit of the doubt, because he was finding in his adoptive country Canada. Hopkins seemed to win rounds 3 through 12 Saturday night and eventually became the oldest champion in boxing history. Surpassing George Foreman's record in 1994 when he knocked out Michael Moore to take the heavyweight title. Chad Dawson fought on the Hopkins vs. Pascal under card and could be the next opponent in November for Hopkins. Bernard is known as a boxing legend especially in the middleweight division, at one point and time he made over 20 straight title defenses. Hopkins took the main event on all three judges score card versus Pascal.
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