American former professional boxer
Born: January 15, 1965
Bernard Hopkins, born on January 15, 1965, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a retired American professional boxer and one of the sport’s all-time greats. Nicknamed “The Executioner” and later “The Alien,” Hopkins had a remarkable career spanning from 1988 to 2016. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and ring intelligence, he became the undisputed middleweight champion in 2001, holding multiple title belts simultaneously.
Hopkins made history in 2011 when, at the age of 46, he became the oldest boxer to win a world championship, breaking the previous record held by George Foreman. Over his illustrious career, he successfully defended his titles a record-setting 20 times. Hopkins also moved up to light heavyweight, securing titles in that division as well.
Beyond his achievements in the ring, Hopkins played a significant role in the sport’s governance, serving as an advocate for boxer rights and safety. After retiring with a professional record of 55 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws, Bernard Hopkins left an indelible mark on boxing as one of its most enduring and successful champions.
Bernard Hopkins’s 5 most popular quotes
- If you don’t know your own value, somebody will tell you your value, and it’ll be less than you’re worth.
- It takes no effort to be ordinary. Ordinary is not even a challenge. You can do nothing and be ordinary.
- I got knocked down. Anybody could be knocked down, anybody can be knocked out, but it’s not what happened, but what happens next.
- You’re hated by some, loved by others, but that’s what’s great about being different. If everybody loved you, that means you’re not doing the right thing most of the time.
- The only way you can get experience is from the clock. Time works with some people and against some people. Fortunately, the clock has worked in my favor.
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