There is only one Ricky Hatton. No one quite built up a lively and rowdy fan base like Mr. Hatton whose legions of fans would cross the pond and gorge upon Las Vegas, Nevada, walking along and singing his song. Hatton at one point was one of the most feared competitors in the ring, displaying […]
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Boxing’s timeless wonder Bernard Hopkins was honored today by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter for his championship win over Jean Pascal for the WBC light heavyweight title belt. Hopkins had a full ceremony, proclamation and was presented a liberty bell replica all in front of the now famous Rocky statue. Though I dont knw how I […]
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Bernard Hopkins entered the record books last Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal as his expereince served lead him to a unanimous decision victory over former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal. Hopkins at age 46 broke the record set by George Forman when he defeated Michael Moore in 1994 to become world heavyweight […]
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WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal and challenger Bernard Hopkins stepped on the scale today to weigh in for their rematch of last December’s defense of Pascal’s title. That bout ended in a controversial draw with many insiders giving the bout to Hopkins. Pascal weight in at 174.8 while Hopkins weighed in three times, once […]
Quotes from Monday, March 28 Press Conference in Montreal and Tuesday, March 29 in New York City Jean Pascal-WBC and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion “I think Hopkins is a cry baby and after the fight he kept crying. He pretends that he won the fight. He’s always complaining. He’s always whining. I won […]
Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins have been exchanging verbal jabs in recent days, the two will be in New York to officially announce their May 21 rematch in Montreal on Tuesday. Below are a few ramblings exchanged between the two. Jean Pascal: “I won in Quebec City last December 18 and I will decisively win […]
Following the outcry over the controversial December 18 draw between Jean Pascal and Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins on in Quebec City, Canada, the WBC Board of Governors has voted in favor of ordering an immediate rematch between the two for the WBC Light Heavyweight World Championship. “I’d like to thank Mr. Jose Sulaiman and the […]
Former WBC and IBF light heavyweight champion CHAD DAWSON will be under new stewardship when he begins preparations for his rematch against WBC light heavyweight titlist Jean Pascal early next year. Hall of Fame trainer EMANUEL STEWARD has agreed to join Dawson’s corner as head trainer. Steward has trained 41 world champion fighters, including Tommy […]
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The ageless wonder of boxing, Bernard Hopkins took another young student to school this past Saturday at the Pepsi Colisee in Quebec City, Canada. Despite surviving two knockdowns in which he was never really hurt, the WBC light heavyweight strap would still be around the waist of hometown boy Jean Pascal as in two out […]
Full weights below: Main Event: WBC light heavyweight championship Bernard Hopkins 174.6 vs. Jean Pascal 174.10 Undercard: Paulie Malignaggi 148.8 vs. Michael Lozada 148.6 Peter Quillin 164.14 vs. Martin Desjardins 164.5 Pier Olivier Cote 138.12 vs. Cesar Soriano 138.12 Tyson Fury 268.14 vs. Zack Page 212.3 Kevin Bizier 148.10 vs. Ronnie Warrior 149.2 Daniel Jacobs […]
