Bernard Hopkins

Bernard Hopkins established himself as a dominant force in professional boxing, accumulating 21 wins without a loss (16 knockouts) between 1990 and 1992, following his 1988 debut. He secured the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) middleweight title by technical knockout against Segundo Mercado in 1995. This initiated a dominant reign, as Hopkins successfully defended his IBF title 12 times by 2000, defeating notable opponents like John David Jackson and Glen Johnson, solidifying his reputation for strategic prowess. Hopkins’ career escalated significantly in 2001 with the Middleweight Tournament.

He concluded his formidable career with a final professional fight in 2016 against Joe Smith Jr., retiring with an outstanding record of 55 wins (32 by knockout), 8 losses, and 2 draws. Throughout his career and continuing post-retirement, Hopkins has also served as a minority partner with Golden Boy Promotions, maintaining an active role in the boxing industry.