All Entries Tagged With: "Bernard Hopkins"
Hopkins and Dawson Reach an Agreement on Rematch
An agreement has been reached for WBC light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KOs) to defend his title against Chad Dawson (30-1, 17 KOs) in a rematch of last October’s controversial two-round fight. The rematch is scheduled to take place on April 28th at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The first [...]
The Sham of the Multi-Division Titlist: The Southpaw
The Southpaw is the smart boxing column for smart boxing fans. This week, Fox Doucette takes on the joke that is “multi-division titlist”.
These Things Are Good; Magno’s Monday Rant
Magno gets warm and fuzzy in the first Monday Rant of 2012.
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2011
2011: The Best, Worst, Wildest, and Strangest Moments of the Year…These are NOT your father’s Year-End Awards!
California Commission Declares Hopkins-Dawson a No Contest
Two months after referee Pat Russell ruled a second round TKO loss against WBC light heavyweight champ, Bernard Hopkins in his defense against Chad Dawson at the Staples Center, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has overturned the decision in favor of a no contest.
Ring Magazine: Bible of Boxing or Book of the Dead? Magno’s Monday Rant
WARNING: The Monday Rant doesn’t want a hug, doesn’t need a hug, and would likely crack you upside the head if you gave it a hug.
40K Buys for Hopkins-Dawson PPV?
Although the official numbers have yet to be released, the buzz among the boxing media is that the October 15th pay-per-view featuring the Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson main event was a major disappointment for Golden Boy Promotions. According to the twitter feed of ESPN’s Dan Rafael, Golden Boy quoted a buy rate of “well [...]
These Columns Now Cost $50: The Southpaw
In this week’s Southpaw, Fox Doucette puts his business education to work explaining why pay-per-view actually makes promoters less money.
Preceded by Their Reputation, The WBC’s Decision on Hopkins-Dawson Stinks
The WBC’s decision to rule the Hopkins-Dawson debacle a technical draw was the right choice, so why does it stink? Tim Harrison explains why.
WBC Declares Hopkins – Dawson Technical Draw, Hopkins Still Champ
The WBC, following a review from its board of governors, has declared the Bernard Hopkins-Chad Dawson light heavyweight title bout on October 15 a technical draw, overturning referee Pat Russell’s original call of second round TKO in Dawson’s favor.
Calm Down: Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson Did Not Just Kill Boxing
Sean Morehouse is here to say– Chill, it was only one bad fight with a controversial ending, NOT the end of the boxing world.
The Boxing Death March Goes On; Magno’s Monday Rant
Paul Magno is ugly, mean, and wants to defecate in each and every free media lunch. Read this week’s Monday Rant.
Bernard Hopkins Injury Status
According to a Golden Boy press release, Bernard Hopkins, following his controversial TKO 2 loss to Chad Dawson late Saturday, has been released from the California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles where he was diagnosed with a “separation of the acromioclavicular (A-C) joint which connects the collar bone and shoulder blade.” Hopkins was thrown [...]
15 Yard Penalty– Roughing the Legend. Chad Dawson Steals Title from Hopkins
Believe it or not, with only a couple of real punches landed in little over five minutes of action, Chad Dawson (31-1, 18 KOs) became the WBC light heavyweight champion via TKO when Dawson tossed defending champ, Bernard Hopkins (52-6-2, 32), to the canvas, causing a bout-ending shoulder injury.
Chad Dawson: Two Kinds of Bad
Kelsey McCarson believes Chad Dawson lives up to his nickname, but is that a good thing?
