Hopkins files appeal/Hopkins, King claims denied

Look at this Hopkins is getting dirt like he has done to others for so long. Hopkins how does it feel to want.......Your getting what you deserve and taylor will knock you out next time fightnews.com Hopkins files appeal! Bernard Hopkins has filed an appeal to the Nevada Athletic Commission for a review and reconsideration of the decision of last Saturday night's middleweight championship bout against Jermain Taylor. Hopkins appeal is based on the rules governing the Nevada Athletic Commission and the scoring of the 12th round for Taylor by veteran judge Duane Ford. In addition Hopkins has sent a letter to the WBA requesting a review of the scoring and an immediate rematch pursuant to the rules of the organization. Hopkins is considering similar appeals to the WBC and IBF. Wednesday, July 20 2005 Hopkins, King claims denied! A Panel of the American Arbitration Association has just issued a decision in connection with Bernard Hopkins and Don King's claims against each other arising out of their promotional relationship. Hopkins sued King seeking in excess of $1.5 million for King's failure to promote the full number of bouts which he was required to promote under the three year agreement. King countersued seeking in excess of $20 million claiming that he was damaged by Hopkins' refusal to participate in a rematch against Felix Trinidad, thus leading to Trinidad's first retirement, and for Hopkins' premature termination of his promotional relationship with DKP. The Panel denied Hopkins' claim stating that both parties to the promotional agreement failed to negotiate reasonably with respect to the bout which King did not do for Hopkins. The Panel denied King's claims stating that with respect to the Trinidad rematch and claims for a continuation of Hopkins' contractual obligations. The Panel also decided that Hopkins has to return a $150,000 advance that King paid Hopkins during the course of their relationship. Wednesday, July 20 2005