Bernard Hopkins recently proved age is just a number when he became the oldest champion in the history of the sport. The amazing thing is the fact that he looks like he still have a few championship level years in him. Bernard Hopkins is 46-year-old champion whose name still strikes fear in the hearts of opponents.
Bernard Hopkins has come a long way since serving five years in prison in the 1980s. He lost his first professional bout in 1988 and hasn’t looked back since. He has been as dominant in his 40′s as any fighter would hope to be in their 20′s. He has beat some of the best names in boxing Joe Calzaghe, Antonio Tarver and Winky Wright. Bernard Hopkins also beat an undefeated Kelly Pavlik. Kelly Pavlik was a heavy favorite to win that fight.
Time and time again Bernard Hopkins has proven his critics wrong. They say he doesn’t have anything left and should retire and he comes through time and time again. How long can he keep this up? Bernard says he isn’t ready to retire and will continue to fight. That isn’t good news to any of his potential opponents. He doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.