The IBO light heavyweight championship – long the symbol of the truly elite at 175 pounds – is vacant. Because of an inability to reach a sanctioning agreement with Bernard Hopkins prior to his May 21 fight with Jean Pascal at Bell Centre in Montreal, it was decided going in …
Read More »Bernard Hopkins Outfights Jean Pascal In WBC Title Rematch
Just six months after escaping with a majority draw, WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal loses the rematch with Bernard Hopkins as the two fighters tangled last night at Montreal’s Bell Centre. Nearly 18,000 fans were on hand to witness 46 year old Hopkins eclipse George Foreman’s record of becoming …
Read More »Bernard Hopkins Dazzles During Montreal Gym Workout
With American and Canadian media in attendance, Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins hosted a media workout today at a local boxing gym in Montreal, Canada where the 46-year-old Two-Division World Champion and Future Hall of Famer discussed his championship rematch against WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal which takes place this …
Read More »Bernard Hopkins: Statistics Back Up The Ageless Wonder
We are just a few days away from the most talked about rematch in recent years as Bernard Hopkins attempts to make history this Saturday, May 21 when he faces Jean Pascal for the WBC and WBC Diamond Light Heavyweight Championships in Pascal’s backyard at the Bell Centre in Montreal, …
Read More »Pascal vs. Hopkins Final Press Conference Quotes
Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins and Jean Pascal made it clear at today’s final press conference in Montreal, Canada that they both want to let their fists do the talking when they meet this Saturday, May 21 at the Bell Center in Montreal in a bout that will be televised live …
Read More »WBC Champ Jean Pascal Conference Call Quotes
Yvon Michel: Thank you, everybody, for joining on for this conference call. First, I would like to thank all our partners for this event HBO, Golden Boy Promotions, Gary Shaw Promotions, and InterBox for helping us to put on a very exceptional show here in Montreal. We are ten days …
Read More »Bernard Hopkins Conference Call Highlights
Question: Bernard, I think we all know that you should have already made history, back in December. It was not a good decision. I think most of us know that you won that fight. That said, what would this mean to you to break George’s record? What would it mean …
Read More »George Foreman Discusses Bernard Hopkins Record Breaking Attempt
“Big” George Foreman Discusses The Possibility Of Bernard Hopkins Breaking His Record As The Oldest Fighter In Boxing History To Win A Significant World Title. [On his own record and career] “I thought such a record would last a lot longer than it has lasted because 45 is phenomenal and …
Read More »Bernard Hopkins Works Out For Philadelphia Media
“This [surpassing of George Foreman’s record] is a hell of a milestone. This is something that not any old fighter gets to do, or most athletes from any sport for that matter. I am glad to be able to represent that at this stage of my career. “I have been …
Read More »Garrett Wilson Wins Rematch and USBA Cruiserweight Title
Veteran boxer Omar Sheika of Paterson, New Jersey, has fought for six world title belts and four national title belts of different types, but he has never worn a championship belt. A bout for the vacant USBA cruiserweight title and a world rating from the International Boxing Federation was no …
Read More »Boxing Result: Lucian Bute Stops Brian Magee In Montreal
IBF super middle king Lucian Bute got a good test last night from European champion Brian Magee before stopping the Irishman in the tenth frame at Montreal’s Bell Centre. In the early rounds, veteran Magee’s experience keeps Bute from taking immediate control. Bute is using his quickness to get in, …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Lucian Bute vs. Brian Magee For IBF Title
One of the world’s top super middleweights is in action on Saturday in his adopted hometown of Montreal, as Lucian Bute puts his IBF crown on the block against Irishman Brian Magee at the Bell Centre. Bute, 27-0 (22), has held the title for over three years since stopping Alejandro …
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