Submit a Story!
Get the BallHype iPhone App
Votes
topics:

vote down flag
Ageless Hopkins puts on masterful performance against Pavlik - Boxing
sports.espn.go.com - 10/19/2008
Ageless Hopkins puts on masterful performance against Pavlik - Boxing
—
Bernard Hopkins AP Photo/Tim Larsen Bernard Hopkins, right, delivered a performance for the ages by outclassing Kelly Pavlik on Saturday. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Bernard Hopkins has defied the odds his whole life. He'll tell you that he defied the odds just by not going back to prison after ...
What They’re Saying About Pavlik vs Hopkins…
waitingfornextyear.com - 10/16/2008
What They’re Saying About Pavlik vs Hopkins…
— waitingfornextyear.com — Ohio native, and current middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik takes on 43 year old Bernard Hopkins this Saturday.... I don’t pretend to be a boxing expert, so let’s see what others are saying about the match-up. Pavlik on how he plans to defeat Hopkins- “Our game plan is (more) What They’re Saying About Pavlik vs Hopkins…

Comments vote down rickg15 rickg15 posted 10/16/2008posted this
Cleveland, Ohio Sports News, Scores, Teams, Results & More
cleveland.com - 10/13/2008
Cleveland, Ohio Sports News, Scores, Teams, Results & More
— cleveland.com — Boxing Insider: Pavlik prepares diligently by From staff reports Kelly Pavlik has covered all his bases. As... the middleweight champion closes in on Saturday's nontitle match against Bernard Hopkins in Atlantic City, N.J., the Youngstown fighter has ... (more) Cleveland, Ohio Sports News, Scores, Teams, Results & More

Comments vote down MMA Mania found this 10/13/2008found this
Notebook: Satisfied Calzaghe feels there's nothing left to prove - Boxing
sports.espn.go.com - 10/24/2008
Notebook: Satisfied Calzaghe feels there's nothing left to prove - Boxing
— sports.espn.go.com — AP Photo/Jason DeCrow What's left to prove? Joe Calzaghe is happy with his 15 years of accomplishments... inside the ring. Calzaghe ready to hang 'em up after Jones fight As far as Joe Calzaghe is concerned, it's one and done. After 15 years as a pro, ... (more) Notebook: Satisfied Calzaghe feels there's nothing left ...

Comments vote down MMA on Tap found this 10/24/2008found this

Blog Reactions

Hip 2 Da Game:  Bernard Hopkins Defeats Kelly Pavlik (Video)

Bad Left Hook:  "Don't let this fight destroy you," Hopkins told him. "You're a great middleweight champion. You...

Comments
Blog Reactions

Bernard Hopkins Defeats Kelly Pavlik (Video)
Hip 2 Da Game — Somehow I completely missed that Bernard Hopkins and Kelly Pavlik were fighting last night. Here is the scoop via ESPN with highlights of the fight at the bottom: Bernard Hopkins has defied the odds for his whole life. He'll tell you that when he was serving a 4 ½-year stint in prison for armed robbery that he defied the odds just by not ...

"Don't let this fight destroy you," Hopkins told him. "You're a great middleweight champion. You...
Bad Left Hook — ... Dan Rafael at ESPN.com -- it leaves out some of the more colorful parts of Hopkins talking to Pavlik, but it was quite a moment

Tuesdays with Boxers: October 21, 2008
Bad Left Hook — ... "I think this was my best performance -- better than Tarver, better than Trinidad, better than Oscar. I am extremely happy tonight. Ninety percent of the media picked Pavlik. I always appreciate naysayers. That is what motivates me -- when people are against me. I don't wish I was like that, but that's the way it is." -- the ageless Bernard Hopkins, who shocked the world by dominating Kelly Pavlik on Saturday night (ESPN) ...

Related: bernard hopkins
Preview: UFC 89, Kelly Pavlik/Bernard Hopkins headline big Saturday night
ropesringandcage.blogspot.com 10/17/2008 — All you need to know about this Saturday's fight fan double-header of UFC 89 featuring Chris Leben vs. Michael Bisping and boxing's main attraction of Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins.
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Kelly Pavlik v. Bernard Hopkins
badlefthook.com 10/18/2008 — Don't forget! We are LIVE tonight starting at 9pm ET for the entire pay-per-view card, main evented by the catchweight pride fight between middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik and former middleweight and light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins! ...
Watch The Bernard Hopkins vs. Kelly Pavlik Fight Live Stream Here
blacksportsonline.com 10/18/2008 — Fight will be starting shortly.
The Ghost of Youngstown Takes On Philly's Executioner [Boxing]
deadspin.com 10/18/2008 — The sport of boxing is in the spotlight tonight when Kelly Pavlik, the emerging darling of the mainstream sports media and middleweight champion of the world, faces the legendary Bernard Hopkins in Atlantic City. No titles are on the line because ...
Unbeaten no more: Hopkins shocks Pavlik with totally dominant performance
badlefthook.com 10/19/2008 — via assets.espn.go.com We will have a LOT more tomorrow evening, but for now, let's just put it this way, and I'm not going to sugarcoat it or put it mildly: Bernard Hopkins kicked Kelly Pavlik's ass all night long tonight, winning a ...
Bernard Hopkins Executes Kelly Pavlik
blacksportsonline.com 10/19/2008 — 7:27 PM Eastern Standard Time: I have Pavlik by Unanimous Decision, but would not be shocked if Bhop made it close or even won. 12:04 AM Eastern Standard Time: I have been watching Bernard Hopkins fight for a very long time and I will be honest I don't think I have ever seen him ...
Bernard Hopkins Will Get Nothing And Like It — Deuce of Davenport | Sports News, Commentary, Humor, Videos
Get out of my face! I don't need no has-beens in my corner. And you better wipe that look off your face before I knock it off. You wanna jump, JUMP! Come on! Come on, 'Nard! Come on! Bernard Hopkins' win over the previous undefeated Kelly Pavlik could set up a rematch with the white boy who ...
Hopkins defeats Pavlik…Pitbull defeats George!!! — MMA, K1, Pride, and UFC Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk19I174X_I The host talk about the ageless Bernard Hopkins and how he upset an undefeated Kelly Pavlik.. Author: TheUncutSportsShow Keywords: antonio bernard boxing hopkins kelly kimbo knockouts mike mma pavlik tarver  ...
Hopkins defeats Pavlik…Pitbull defeats George!!! — MMA, K1, Pride, and UFC Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk19I174X_I The host talk about the ageless Bernard Hopkins and how he upset an undefeated Kelly Pavlik.. Author: TheUncutSportsShow Keywords: antonio bernard boxing hopkins kelly kimbo knockouts mike mma pavlik tarver  ...
Kelly Pavlik Vs. Bernard Hopkins Fight Video Boxing — MMATKO Mixed Martial Arts Videos, MMA Videos, UFC Videos
Boxing video of WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (34-0 30KOs) Vs. veteran Bernard Hopkins (48-5-1 32KOs). Hopkins is 17-years older than the champion in their boxing battle at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins Video - Boxing — MMA Videos
Youngstown boxer Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik faces Philly legend Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins in a highly anticipated match.
Federalbaseball.com: Sunday Headlines...Bernard Hopkins, AFL Update, Random Links... — Federal Baseball
( ed. note - "Before I get to some Nationals' news...If anyone's ever glanced at  my profile , you may have noticed one of the two names listed under "Boxing" in the list of my sports preferences is that of Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins, one of only two good things to ever come out ...
Bernard Hopkins Proves at 43 He Can Still Beat a White Boy Like Kelly Pavlik — Larry Brown Sports
It was just six months ago that Bernard Hopkins was forced to eat his words upon losing to Joe Calzaghe . Hopkins declared pre-fight that he would never let a white boy beat him . Then he went out and lost the fight. Half a year later he was the underdog by most accounts in a fight with ...
Masterpiece for the Ages: Bernard Hopkins Schools Kelly Pavlik and Cements Place in Boxing History — Sports On My Mind
Stunning. No. Not that 43 year-old Bernard Hopkins won the fight against previously undefeated, heavy-hitting, and dangerous Kelly Pavlik. That was only mildly surprising. Professor Hopkins is never to be counted out, and can be expected to outpoint any fighter on any given night through ...
'Goodbye Bernard' ... a failed promotion — Yahoo! Boxing Blog
Bob Arum told Yahoo! Sports back in July that th Kelly Pavlik-Bernard Hopkins fight was going to be billed "Goodbye Bernard." Arum's dream turned into a nightmare. Not only is Hopkins still standing with more big fights on the horizon but Arum now needs to go back to ...
Execution — Five Tool Tool - The Sports Blog That Loves You Back
As part of my role as the World's Oldest Sports Blogger, I need to point out the following: Bernard Hopkins is older than me. By a substantial amount. He is, in fact, 43 years of age, and while part of that time (nearly 5 years) was spent in state custody for armed robbery -- and hence, not ...
10 Points of Interest: Pavlik-Hopkins and undercard — Bad Left Hook
I thought I'd be in bed by now, but I'm still up, so we'll get a jump on tomorrow's thoughts and put them together right now. 1. "Executioner" once more In April, Joe Calzaghe ran Bernard Hopkins ragged, testing his age, his conditioning, and his ability to counter-punch. Last night, ...
A moment all too familiar for middleweight champion Kelly Pavlk, as Bernard Hopkins lands flush and... — Bad Left Hook
A moment all too familiar for middleweight champion Kelly Pavlk, as Bernard Hopkins lands flush and Pavlik misses. Hopkins routed Pavlik over 12 rounds last night. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
B-HOP! B-HOP! — The Stankoniforous Files
The ageless wonder, Bernard "the Executioner" Hopkins, prevailed over Kelly Pavlik . This is Pavlik's first loss. Need Stank-0 remind ya'll that B-Hop is 43!? Hopkins landed a barrage of blows in the 12th round and started yelling at Pavlik in a move that was no more than a gleeful taunt. ...
Bernard Hopkins Beats Kelly Pavlik in Dominant Decision — FanHouse
The 43-year-old former champ Bernard Hopkins found a fountain of youth tonight in Atlantic City, whipping world middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik to win a one-sided decision. It was one of the most impressive showings of Hopkins' brilliant career, easily topping one of the best pound-for-pound ...
Kelly Pavlik-Bernard Hopkins Live Blog — FanHouse
Welcome to the FanHouse live blog of tonight's Kelly Pavlik - Bernard Hopkins fight, where we'll provide round-by-round updates of all the action. The pay-per-view telecast and our live blog will begin at 9 p.m. Eastern.   Permalink  |  Email this  |  ...
Kelly Pavlik's Trainer Says 'His Conditioning Is Unreal' for Bernard Hopkins Fight — FanHouse
Kelly Pavlik is moving up to 170 pounds to fight Bernard Hopkins tonight, but while some fighters have trouble maintaining their conditioning as they move up in weight, all the talk coming out of the Pavlik camp is that he's in better shape than ever before. "His conditioning is unreal," said ...
BOXING PREDICTIONS - Kelly Pavlik Vs Bernard Hopkins PREDICTION! Last thoughts, Hype and Shoutouts ! — MMA, K1, Pride, and UFC Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgV3ZeRPjxw BOXING PREDICTIONS - Kelly Pavlik Vs Bernard Hopkins PREDICTION! Last thoughts, Hype and Shoutouts ! Author: kellypavlik0 Keywords: BOXING PREDICTIONS Kelly Pavlik Vs Bernard Hopkins PREDICTION! Last thoughts  ...
Money Talks: Pavlik-Hopkins and undercard — Bad Left Hook
As always, posted odds are from Bodog . The money odds are long tomorrow for 43-year old Bernard Hopkins , who is a massive underdog (+360) against 26-year old middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (-460) in their 170-pound, non-title bout. This morning's SportsCenter actually took a few ...
Controversy over Pavilk-Hopkins ref — Yahoo! Boxing Blog
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — It's not a Bernard Hopkins fight without a controversy and so the obligatory dispute erupted on Friday, just more than 24 hours before Hopkins and Kelly Pavlik are to meet on Saturday in a non-title light heavyweight fight at Boardwalk Hall. The New Jersey ...
Help Kelly Pavlik Represent Youngstown — FirstCuts
We're looking for the best/worst of sports-related shirts from around the world to feature in this space. If you have a submission, send it to FirstCuts@sportingnews.com Tomorrow night, middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik squares off against Bernard Hopkins in a non-title bout with a catch ...
Hopkins still showing life after Pavlik win — FOXSports.com News for MMA/Boxing
Bernard Hopkins' career was thought to be over after his fight vs. Kelly Pavlik, but it might not be after a big win, Boxing Scene says.
Veteran Hopkins hands Pavlik first defeat (AFP) — Yahoo! Sports - Boxing News
Bernard Hopkins, 43, shocked Kelly Pavlik Saturday, handing the 26-year-old his first defeat with a dominant unanimous decision in a non-title light-heavyweight fight.
Bernard Hopkins dominates Kelly Pavlik — Other - BostonHerald.com
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Bernard Hopkins gave Kelly Pavlik a boxing lesson and a first loss that he will never forget. The 43-year-old Hopkins used lightning quick combinations...
Hopkins the greatest this side of 40 (Yahoo! Sports) — Yahoo! Sports - Boxing News
After Saturday night, there's no doubt: Bernard Hopkins is the greatest over-40 fighter ever.
Bernard Hopkins rings Kelly Pavlik's bell — L.A. Times - Boxing
The 43-year-old Philadelphian gives the 26-year-old middleweight champion a boxing lesson in a nontitle bout in Atlantic City, N.J. > ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- ...
Hopkins dominates Pavlik in 12 rounds — FOXSports.com News for MMA/Boxing
With some clever tactics and smart defense, Bernard Hopkins had no trouble disposing Kelly Pavlik in 12 rounds Saturday night.
Hopkins dominates Pavlik, wins by unanimous decision — USATODAY.com Boxing - Top Stories
Bernard Hopkins gave Kelly Pavlik a boxing lesson and a first loss that he will never forget. The 43-year-old Hopkins used lightning ...
Ageless Hopkins teaches Pavlik a lesson (Yahoo! Sports) — Yahoo! Sports - Boxing News
Round-by-round coverage of Bernard Hopkins' dominating win over Kelly Pavlik on Saturday night.
Pavlik's no-nonsense persona earns respect (Yahoo! Sports) — Yahoo! Sports - Boxing News
Kelly Pavlik's policy of simplicity makes him a fan favorite, but how will it serve him in his bout against Bernard Hopkins?
Pavlik: 'Training in Youngstown always works' — FOXSports.com News for MMA/Boxing
Youngstown's Kelly Pavlik says he's prepared to face Philly's Bernard Hopkins — but Hopkins says he's also ready to go.
These five fighters weren't over the hill (Yahoo! Sports) — Yahoo! Sports - Boxing News
Bernard Hopkins is already on the list of the best over-40 performances in boxing history.
Hopkins drops fighting words before Pavlik bout (Yahoo! Sports) — Yahoo! Sports - Boxing News
As Bernard Hopkins gets older, he no longer feels the need to intimidate his foes.