For years, anything with Bernard is so damn ugly to watch.

Even when he has them hurt, he takes it easy. Even when he dominates, he plays with them easy. So frustrating to watch. And his opponents can't figure Bernard out and Bernard HAS them figured out, but doesn't have that extra "dare to be great" attitude of a Muhammad Ali to finish them off. And he doesn't put that extra effort in volume, when by the end of the fight, it looks like he hasn't broken a sweat. His opponents tend to outwork him, because Bernard keeps them around, AND they look bad doing it, BUT Hopkins won't do anything further to make it clear who's the true victor.

As a result, controversial decisions, draws, and split decisions are inevitable.