The Latest Breaking News from Bernard Hopkins

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and Xander Zayas put promise to test in Brooklyn clash

Two of America’s brightest stars-in-waiting have been earmarked for greatness since adolescence. On Saturday, one will take a decisive step toward fulfilling that promise

The Guardian - US · Jun 26

Boots Ennis and Xander Zayas were victims of the modern American boxing business, until now

PREVIEW: In America, protecting the product has become the No 1 matchmaking objective but, as Steve Bunce writes, these two unbeaten boxers are desperate to fight each other

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Manny Pacquiao can’t cover the Hall of Fame’s blind spots. The process needs an overhaul

Some figures have been immortalized for far less than what others have achieved. It’s time the International Boxing Hall of Fame reevaluates who truly deserves a place in Canastota

The Guardian - US · May 8, 2025

Antwun Echols dies aged 52 as tributes pour in for former middleweight contender

Former middleweight boxing world title challenger Antwun Echols has died, with tributes pouring in for Kid Dynamite, who lost to Bernard Hopkins twice in 1999 and 2000

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023

MMA legend Yoel Romero plotting crossover boxing debut at the age of 46

Bellator light-heavyweight title contender Romero is planning to fight into his 50s, and at least one of those bouts will take place inside the boxing ring

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

Oscar De La Hoya Claims He Received Death Threats at Davis-Garcia Fight

The boxing legend explained why he did not attend the news conference following Saturday’s fight.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 26, 2023

Tempers flare as Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia make weight for big fight

Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia had to be physically separated when they came together one final time at Friday’s weigh-ins ahead of their big fight

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2023

Jake Paul awarded ‘world title’ despite YouTube star never fighting ‘real’ boxer

Jake Paul was in attendance at this week's World Boxing Association convention in Miami and towards the end of his stay was awarded with a world title belt by the governing body

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Oscar De La Hoya labels Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin "a f***ing dud"

De La Hoya put on the first two bouts between Alvarez and Golovkin, which were classic fights, but was unimpressed as his former charge dominated and ultimately defeated his rival by decision

Daily Mirror · Sep 19, 2022

Bernard Hopkins’ Hall of Fame career started with a visit in prison from a boxing ref named Rudy Battle

PHILADELPHIA — The sneakers his mother sent had not yet arrived, forcing Bernard Hopkins to leave Graterford in 1988 while still wearing his state-issued prison boots. He spent five years in prison after being arrested when he was 17 years old. As he left, the warden told Hopkins he would…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 23, 2022