Boxing Links (5-27-11)
Glen Johnson looks to follow Bernard Hopkins’ lead as over-40 crowd in boxing … New York Daily News Now that notion is being turned on its head in boxing. Last week Bernard Hopkins, 46, became the oldest man to win a major world championship when he defeated Jean Pascal for the WBC light heavyweight title in Montreal. […]
PHILADELPHIA MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER TO HONOR BERNARD HOPKINS IN CELEBRATION OF HIS HISTORIC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
Wednesday, June 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET At The Rocky Statue at The Philadelphia Museum of Art **OPEN TO THE PUBLIC** WHO: BERNARD HOPKINS, WBC, WBC Diamond & Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion MICHAEL NUTTER, Mayor of Philadelphia WHEN: This Wednesday, June 1 11:30 a.m. ET – Media Arrival 12:00 p.m. ET […]
Iceman John Scully on Tonight’s Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show
Former Amateur and Professional Boxer and Current Trainer “Iceman” John Scully joins Tony “the Tornado” Penecale and “Rabble Rousin’” Rich Bergeron on tonight’s Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show. Scully, one of the few trainers who still steps into the ring to spar with his fighters, is a dedicated trainer who knows a great deal about the […]
SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC SEMIFINALISTS CARL FROCH & GLEN JOHNSON Media Conference Call Highlights
World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Middleweight Champion Carl “The Cobra” Froch, Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson and promoter Lou DiBella held an international media conference call on Wednesday to discuss their upcoming Semifinal bout in the Super Six World Boxing Classic on Saturday, June 4, LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) from Adrian Phillips Ballroom at […]
Dawson to Hopkins: I Know You’ll Keep Your Word
Former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion “Bad” Chad Dawson wishes to congratulate Bernard Hopkins for his record-breaking victory last Saturday night against Jean Pascal. With his unanimous decision, Hopkins became the oldest fighter to ever win a world title. Hopkins is now obligated to face Dawson in his first defense because it was Dawson […]
Boxing Links (5-24-11)
What Does Bernard Hopkins Beating Jean Pascal Mean for Boxing? Opposing Views You got the idea that part of him felt guilty, knowing that boxers who still had bright futures in front of them weren’t going to be able to keep up with the old master. Fortunately, B-Hop changed his mind and decided to keep fighting. … See […]
Bernard Hopkins Makes History – Post Fight Recap & Quotes
HBO Sports will air a replay of the May 21 World Championship Boxing telecast: Tonight, Monday, May 23 (11:15 p.m.) on HBO. Tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 24 (11:00 p.m.) on HBO2. (Times are ET/PT) Fight recap: Sports history was made Saturday night when Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KO’s), at 46 years old, […]
Boxing Links (5-22-11)
Brilliant Bernard Hopkins Defies Age And Logic To Win Boxing Gold SB Nation By Jonathan Snowden Boxing’s Bernard Hopkins has always been a cautious fighter. What got into him last night against Jean Pascal? May 22, 2011 – Before the Jean Pascal-Bernard Hopkins rematch, ferocious words flew on a brilliant new HBO special called … See all stories […]
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