Staples Center, Los Angeles - Chad Dawson (31-1, 18KOs) stopped Bernard Hopkins (52-6-2, 32KOs) in the second round to capture the WBC light heavyweight title. During the second, Hopkins leaned over on Dawson, who used his shoulder to push him off. Hopkins went down near the ropes and told the referee, Pat Russell, that he suffered a shoulder injury and couldn't continue. Because there was no foul involved, Russell ruled the fight in favor of Dawson and made him the TKO winner.
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Photos: Hopkins vs Dawson, The Controversial Ending
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bc2780Sun Oct 16, 2011, 4:56 PM UTC
Hokins quit..what a "legend"...dawson would have beat him, you could tell that early on...
I think we all know the type of fighter Hopkins is, there is no way he's gonna quit against a Chad Dawson. Hopkins is no Cintron. I'm pretty sure Hopkins would've continued if he could've. I think he has demonstrated throughout the years that he is willing to fight anyone and I he should have the befit of the doubt. Regardless if you like or don't like his style of fighting, the man is a Legend and always talks about his legacy. This is not what he wanted, this will be over turned to NC. IT BETTER!!
chaosSun Oct 16, 2011, 12:21 PM UTC
Really? Could you please show me some examples?
Not enough happened to say would win the fight, but with Dawson throwing him down and having his forearm in his face earlier in the round during a clinch, it appears he was ready for Hopkins' usual tactics. It's unfortunate we didn't get to see more cause it looked to be an intriguing fight.
OG_WengerSun Oct 16, 2011, 12:18 PM UTC
Hokins quit..what a "legend"...dawson would have beat him, you could tell that early on...
Really? Could you please show me some examples?
nycsmoothSun Oct 16, 2011, 12:16 PM UTC
Hokins quit..what a "legend"...dawson would have beat him, you could tell that early on...
junior_gongSun Oct 16, 2011, 11:52 AM UTC
I sprained my a/c joint in june this year, I fell about 12 feet and landed on concrete. The pain was absolutely sickening and I couldnt work for a month. I havent seen the fight yet, but it seems a little odd from all I'm reading.
