Did Bernard Hopkins fight Joe Calzaghe?

Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Calzaghe was a boxing match that took place on April 19, 2008, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada, between The Ring light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins and undisputed super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe.

What did Bernard Hopkins say about Joe Calzaghe?

During the buildup toward Hopkins fighting British boxer Joe Calzaghe in April 2008, Hopkins infamously uttered the statement that he would “never let a white boy beat me.

Who won Calzaghe v Hopkins?

Calzaghe was awarded a split decision win: Chuck Giampa and Ted Gimza both sided with Calzaghe 116-111, 115-112 while the other judge, Adelaide Byrd, voted in Hopkins favor 114-113. Hopkins (48-4-1, 32 knockouts) remembered there being a lot of close rounds but felt he did enough to win the fight.

How old was Joe Calzaghe during Bernard Hopkins?

43-
ESPN.com also had it 114-113 for Hopkins, but by the end of the fight, it was Calzaghe taking it to the 43-year-old. Hopkins insisted his age was not a factor.

Who said I would never let a white boy beat me?

champion Devin Haney
A 21-year-old American boxer likened to Floyd Mayweather said he’d “never let a white boy” beat him. WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney made the comments during a 78SportsTV live stream on YouTube which involved a fan-led Q&A.

Who all beat Bernard Hopkins?

Joe Smith Jr
Joe Smith Jr stopped Bernard Hopkins 53 seconds into the eighth round of their WBC international light heavyweight title fight Saturday night. Smith used a six-punch combination to send Hopkins through the ropes and on to the floor, effectively ending the 51-year-old’s 28-year boxing career.

How much is Bernard Hopkins worth?

Former boxing champion Bernard Hopkins was incarcerated at the age of 17. He now has an estimated net worth of at least $40 million and is an investor in Golden Boy Promotions.

Who is Bernard Hopkins wife?

Jeanette Hopkinsm. 1993
Bernard Hopkins/Wife

Is Bernard Hopkins an all time great?

Hopkins was one of the greatest boxers of all-time Then for over 10 years, Hopkins held the IBF world middleweight champion title, according to BoxRec. He also passed Carlos Monzon’s record for most title defenses as a world middleweight champion with 20.

Who is the oldest boxer to win a world title?

Nottinghamshire boxer, 64, ends career with world title win

• A British cruiserweight has signed off in style after winning his first world title at the age of 64.
• Steve Ward, who was previously recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest active professional male boxer, retired six days ahead of his 65th birthday.

What was the score of Hopkins vs Calzaghe?

HBO’s unofficial ringside judge Harold Lederman scored the bout 116-111 for Calzaghe. “It was a good fight. I thought Bernard (Hopkins) won though.

Who was the referee for Hopkins Calzaghe fight?

Calzaghe was trained by his father, Enzo. The fight was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Frank Warren’s Sports Network. The bout was televised on HBO World Championship Boxing in the United States and on Setanta Sports 1 in the United Kingdom and the referee was Joe Cortez.

What was the fight between Bernard Hopkins and Jermain Taylor?

The fight was dubbed the “Battle of the Planet”, and the fight was for Hopkins’ The Ring light heavyweight title. Hopkins made 20 consecutive title defenses as a middleweight before two losses to Jermain Taylor.

When did Bernard Hopkins lose his middleweight title?

Hopkins, who was the unified and undisputed middleweight champ, had lost his 160-pound titles in controversial fashion to Jermain Taylor in July 2005.