Bernard Hopkins may feel he lacks the respect he deserves, but his title fight has helped to restore that lost respect. The 49-year-old boxer is in great shape, and despite losing his titles to Sergey Kovalev, he showed his fitness, ability and more. The legendary boxer took away respect and pride, despite losing his belts, but will he retire? He suggested it is a 50-50 decision, but many involved in the sport believe it's time for him to put his gloves down for good, but will pride intervene once again? The Russian challenger has earned a huge reputation, according to ESPN, but experts of the sport were unsure over who would prevail. But from the opening bell, it was evident this was a bout too far. Sergey, however, showed huge respect for the legend throughout, refusing to jump from his game plan, when he could've possibly ended the fight a lot sooner. Read More »
This weekend Bernard Hopkins will take on Sergey Kovalev for his light heavyweight world titles, but just days before the bout, he has brought up a huge boxing racism row, and one that's not likely to go away, but does he have a point? The unified champion has done what many dream of doing, yet he's received little to no recognition, and he doesn't believe that's a coincidence, stating that the reason he's underrated is down to his race. Read More »
It's been a crazy year for Jermain Taylor. 2014 is coming to an end, and he has already shot his cousin, avoided punishment, won the IBF middleweight boxing title, and now he's selling the blood-stained house in which he SHOT his cousin in. The champion beat Sam Soliman, winning via a unanimous points decision, but it seems he wants to start his life as a champion in a new property. Read More »