IBF light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (53-6-2, 32 KOs), 48-years-old, became an alien for his open workout with the media at the Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Philadelphia. Hopkins is preparing for his mandatory title defense against Karo Murat (25-1-1, 15 KOs) of Germany, taking place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. During the open workout, Hopkins began training with an alien mask, as he believes his accomplishment of being a top fighter and champion for a span of three decades must place in the record books as being from another planet.

Showtime will air Hopkins Murat as part of a televised tripleheadiner, with Peter Quillin facing Gabe Rosado and Deontay Wilder taking on Nicolai Firtha in other two televised bouts.