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Bernard Hopkins

American boxer · United States · Athletes · Born 1965 · age 61

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Bernard Hopkins Jr. is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2016.

A life in dates

2020International Boxing Hall of FameAward2010The Ring magazine Comeback of the YearAward2008“I feel in an executioner mood, I am going to punish him and punish him slowly.”In their words19 February 2008On a scheduled fight with Joe Calzaghe, as quoted in "Hopkins issues chilling warning" (19 February 2008)

“I am an old man, I just happen to be an old man that can fight.”In their words8 February 2008As quoted at "Calzaghe nicks round one" at BBC Sport (8 February 2008)

2007“Let him leave his home town and try to invade the United States and beat Bernard Hopkins, a great champion, a legend.”In their words14 November 2007On Joe Calzaghe, as quoted in "Hopkins turns up heat on Calzaghe"at BBC News (14 November 2007)

“I've never ducked anyone. Bernard Hopkins has beaten people that nobody else wanted to fight - Winky Wright, Antonio Tarver.”In their words14 November 2007As quoted in "Hopkins turns up heat on Calzaghe"at BBC News (14 November 2007)

2001Sugar Ray Robinson AwardAwardThe Ring magazine Fighter of the YearAward1965Born15 January 1965

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Hopkins in 2010Hopkins in 2010Hopkins (right) vs. Pascal, 2011Hopkins (right) vs. Pascal, 2011Hopkins at the U.S. Capitol, 2014Hopkins at the U.S. Capitol, 2014

In their own words 4

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4 statements, newest first

  1. I feel in an executioner mood, I am going to punish him and punish him slowly.

    Feb 19, 2008, On a scheduled fight with Joe Calzaghe, as quoted in "Hopkins issues chilling warning" (19 February 2008), Own words

  2. I am an old man, I just happen to be an old man that can fight.

    Feb 8, 2008, As quoted at "Calzaghe nicks round one" at BBC Sport (8 February 2008), Own words

  3. Let him leave his home town and try to invade the United States and beat Bernard Hopkins, a great champion, a legend.

    Nov 14, 2007, On Joe Calzaghe, as quoted in "Hopkins turns up heat on Calzaghe"at BBC News (14 November 2007), Own words

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Awards

International Boxing Hall of Fame2020
The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year2010
Sugar Ray Robinson Award2001
The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year2001
WBO World Middleweight Champion
WBC World Light Heavyweight Champion
WBC World Middleweight Champion
IBF World Light Heavyweight Champion
IBF World Middleweight Champion
WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion
WBA World Middleweight Champion
The Ring World Light Heavyweight Champion
The Ring World Middleweight Champion
IBO World Light Heavyweight Champion

In common with Bernard

Joseph ParkerBoth received The Ring magazine Comeback of the YearChris EubankBoth received WBO World Middleweight ChampionArtur BeterbievBoth received The Ring World Light Heavyweight ChampionMarvelous Marvin HaglerBoth received The Ring World Middleweight ChampionThomas HearnsBoth received WBC World Middleweight ChampionHenry MaskeBoth received IBF World Light Heavyweight Champion

About this person

Bernard Hopkins Jr. is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2016. 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 championship at middleweight from 2001 to 2005, and the lineal championship at light heavyweight from 2011 to 2012.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1965 · age 61

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