By Edward Chaykovsky

Bernard "The Alien" Hopkins (55-6-2, 32KOs) is feeling no pressure ahead of his IBF/WBA/WBO light heavyweight unification with dangerous puncher Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (25-0-1, 23KOs). The bout takes place on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City live on HBO World Championship Boxing.

Hopkins, who is nearly 50-years-old, faces what many feel is the most dangerous opponent of his three decade career.

"There's no pressure on me but one thing that is on Bernard Hopkins - that no other fighter really has to do deal with because they've never been in my situation is - how I continue to keep making history," Hopkins said. "Anybody at the right time and the right place can get knocked out. It is his job to do what others try to do. It is my job to do what I've been doing."

Kovalev wants to knock Hopkins out, and the old veteran will be ready. He took the fight because he wanted the best challenge out there.

"I want the best. Hagler fought the best. Ray Leonard fought the best. The Alis of the world, they fought the best. I'm from the era where I fought the best and that's important to me. I received undisputed status in 2001 and that was special," Hopkins said.

"Enjoy this while you can and come see it. Don't worry about when or how I'm going to leave or break down. You guys are all humans, I understand you, but you don't understand me."