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Hopkins: Danny Garcia Must Take Things To Next Level

•Apr 19, 2015

Living legend and Golden Boy executive, Bernard Hopkins, says WBC/WBA junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia must take his career to the next level. Garcia last three performances have left a lot to be desired. He squeaked past Mauricio Herrera in early 2014, but it was a fight where some observers felt he should have lost. And then came back at a catch-weight to blow away highly overmatched opponent Rod Salka. Garcia returned last month in another catch-weight fight against Lamont Peterson, and it was another fight where some observers felt it should have went the other way.

Hopkins: Stevenson Should Face Kovalev To End Debate

Victor Salazar

•Apr 19, 2015

When it comes to light heavyweight supremacy, it comes down to two guys - Adonis Stevenson and Sergey Kovalev. Stevenson is the lineal champion because he beat Chad Dawson, who beat Bernard Hopkins. Stevenson also holds the WBC version of the title. On the other side of the equation lies Sergey Kovalev who holds the IBF, WBA, and WBO versions of the title. Kovalev won the WBA and IBF from Bernard Hopkins last November. Bernard Hopkins says that it’s on Stevenson to prove he’s a real champion and do what he can to make the Kovalev fight happen.

Video: Hopkins on Garcia-Matthysse, Kovalev-Stevenson

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 19, 2015

Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York - Bill "Two Scoops" Emes catches up Golden Boy Promotions executive Bernard Hopkins, who handles Lucas "La Maqina" Matthysse (37-3, 34 KO's), following the big HBO televised twelve round majority decision victory over "The Siberian Rocky" Ruslan Provodnikov (24-4, 17 KO's) in a 12-round junior welterweight bout on the split-site doubleheader on HBO Boxing After Dark ®. Presented by Banner Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions, the action packed night showcased two athletes fighting in the prime of their careers, with a title shot in the 140-pound division likely hanging in the horizon. The judges had scores of 115-113 twice for Matthysse and 114-114.

Hopkins: Mayweather Will Win Controversial Decision

Edward Chaykovsky

•Mar 24, 2015

Former two division world champion Bernard Hopkins gave his take on the upcoming mega-match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. The fight, with the WBO/WBC/WBA welterweight titles at stake, is going to happen on May 2nd from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Hopkins expects Mayweather to bring his best, because Pacquiao will be a deadlier challenger than Marcos Maidana, Ricky Hatton or Miguel Cotto. Mayweather usually picks his punches carefully and fires. To beat Pacquiao, Hopkins says Mayweather will need to throw more punches than he's ever thrown in the past.

Hopkins: Stevenson's Claim To 175 Throne Getting Thin

Steve Kim

•Mar 24, 2015

On the night of March 14th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Bernard Hopkins was on hand as part of the HBO broadcast crew that called Sergey Kovalev's impressive eight round stoppage of Jean Pascal. Shortly after the fight, Hopkins had a conversation with one Adonis Stevenson, who holds the lineal light heavyweight championship. Stevenson promised Hopkins that he would soon face 'the Krusher', who has the WBA, WBO and IBF belts around his waist.

Roy Jones: Sergey Kovalev Should’ve Finished Hopkins

David P. Greisman

•Mar 13, 2015

Roy Jones is in his third camp with Jean Pascal, who challenges three-belt light heavyweight titleholder Sergey Kovalev this Saturday night in Montreal. While Jones has said he’s been working on Pascal’s stamina, there are other ways the former champion has improved. “Grown a whole lot,” Jones said. “A lot of ways: maturity, patience. Patience is the biggest factor I’m bringing. That’s the biggest improvement he’s made.”

Bernard Hopkins Breaks Down Kovalev vs. Pascal

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 5, 2015

Bernard Hopkins will serve as the expert commentator on the HBO World Championship Boxing telecast on Saturday, March 14. Hopkins, having faced both fighters, provides his thoughts on the Kovalev vs. Pascal light heavyweight championship fight. “March 14 is going to be a great night for the light heavyweight division and boxing in general with a strong overall fighter in Jean Pascal taking on THE light heavyweight champion in my opinion, Sergey Kovalev. Both guys are going to lay it all on the line but only one is going to walk away with a victory. Having fought both, I know how tough they both are...in their own ways.

Hopkins: Froch is a Coward, He's an Insult To Calzaghe

BoxingScene Staff

•Feb 12, 2015

Bernard Hopkins has branded Carl Froch a "coward" and challenged the Nottingham man to pick his own venue for a possible world title showdown. The American ring legend has launched a scathing attack on Froch after the WBA super-middleweight champion suggested he did not want to risk his reputation in a fight with Hopkins. An elbow injury forced 'The Cobra' to put off plans for a Las Vegas clash against Julio Chavez Jr and the 37-year-old described an alternative fight against Hopkins as a 'lose-lose situation', sparking a fiery response from the former undisputed middleweight champion.

Hearn Warns Hopkins: Froch Virtually Unbeatable at Home

Edward Chaykovsky

•Feb 12, 2015

Eddie Hearn, promoter for WBA 'regular' super middleweight champion Carl Froch (33-2, 24KOs), has issued a warning to 50-year-old legend Bernard Hopkins (55-7-2, 32 KOs), who wants to face the Nottingham star in the ring as soon as possible, and he is even willing to travel over to the UK to face Froch in his own backyard. Hearn is in talks with Golden Boy Promotions to make that fight, although he admits the main target is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a summer showdown in Las Vegas.

Froch's Trainer: No Doubt Carl Beats Bernard Hopkins!

Edward Chaykovsky

•Feb 12, 2015

According to Rob McCracken, trainer of WBA 'regular' super middleweight champion Carl Froch, there is nothing to gain from beating 50-year-old legend Bernard Hopkins. In a recent interview, Hopkins branded Froch as a "coward" for calling him out and then running away from the fight when the possibility became realistic. Hopkins is even willing to allow Froch to select the venue. McCracken does admit that Hopkins is a potential rival and discussions are ongoing - although their prime target is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.