Bernard Hopkins Becomes Oldest Man To Win Boxing Championship At Age 46 [Video + Pics]

 

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In what turned out to be a very exciting fight, Bernard Hopkins became the oldest boxer to win a legitimate title by beating Jean Pascal last night in Montreal.

He broke the record previously held by George Foreman, who won a heavyweight belt at age 45.

The 46-year old "Executioner" fought like a man half his age, as he outsmarted and outworked his 28-year old opponent.

B-Hop used every trick in the books to successfully get inside the head of Pascal, who seemed to become frustrated by Hopkins tactics.

Hopkins taunted Pascal by talking trash, sticking out his tongue and even doing push ups in the middle of the ring.

 


In the end though, it was Hopkins boxing skills that won the fight. He consistently beat Pascal to the punch. Using his jab to set up overhand rights that he seemed to land at will.

Although both fighters were hit by some very hard shots, neither was officially knocked down. Pascal should have been called for two knockdowns though. His gloves touched the canvas twice following punches by Hopkins, which should have automatically been ruled as knockdowns, but the referee failed to properly rule them that way.

The fight was a rematch of their December 2010 bout that ended in a controversial draw decision. Most thought Hopkins won that battle.

Leading up to the 2nd fight there was a lot of bad blood and trash talking between the two fighters. At one point Pascal accused Hopkins of using steroids, but those accusations only fueled Hopkins fire.

“I didn't feel like I was 46 tonight, I felt more like 36,” Hopkins said after the fight. “I can say I'm a great fighter, it was exciting, I think everybody enjoyed themselves.”

Hopkins took home the WBC, IBO and The Ring Magazine titles with the victory and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in middleweight history.

Next up for B-Hop will be a match against Chad Dawson, who fought and won on the undercard.

 

 

 


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Comment by The last of a dying breed!! on May 23, 2011 at 8:56pm
TWO WORDS.. SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by st Vincent st west on May 23, 2011 at 10:24am
ban boxing
Comment by Christophe on May 23, 2011 at 2:23am
nice keep it up bernard
Comment by Real Talk H.F.M.2 on May 23, 2011 at 1:37am
Damn ..Impressive
Comment by Takyla (Tiki) Robinson on May 22, 2011 at 11:47pm
Anything is always possible.
Comment by Que Diddy on May 22, 2011 at 10:20pm
I COULD SEE THIS SHIGGY FROM HERE.(REALTALK) IT WAS OVER BEFORE IT STARTED. B-HOP IS A PHILLY BOY. GERMANTOWN ALL DAY/HAINES ST.
Comment by Avery Watts on May 22, 2011 at 10:17pm
Good for Hopkins! Proof that anything is possible.
Comment by MAKE MONEY ,SPEND MONEY, REPEAT on May 22, 2011 at 10:12pm
ANY WAYS GOOD JOB HOPKINS.
Comment by MAKE MONEY ,SPEND MONEY, REPEAT on May 22, 2011 at 10:11pm
F*** U DYKES U DUMB B****, U ALIL N****.
Comment by X-pert Pupil on May 22, 2011 at 9:59pm
He is a a** hole for some of his statements about McNabb, but his skill and will makes him a great champion in my eyes. A man at 46 winning titles is unheard of in boxing, so my hat goes off to this great fighter.

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