Bernard Hopkins’ defense is his offense.  His 13 light heavyweight opponents landed 50% fewer punches vs. Hopkins than in their previous four fights, throwing 38% fewer.  Hopkins’ opponents: Shumenov, Murat, Cloud, Dawson I & II, Pascal I & II; Jones, Ornelas, Pavlik, Calzaghe, Wright, & Tarver.  All were current/former champs except Ornelas & Murat.)

HOPKINS (last 13 fights- all @170-plus lbs.)

                                                                             LANDED/THROWN
last 13 Opponents Punches Per Round  (prev. 4 fights)      20         66

      last 13 Opponents Punches Per Round (vs. Hopkins)   10         41

      Opponents Pct. of Fewer Punches                            50%      38%

      Kovalev (last 5 fights)                                           18          57

      Hopkins (last 13 fights @ 170-plus lbs)                    14          40

      Light Hvt. Avg.                                                     17         53