Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins
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| Date | October 18, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tale of the tape | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Hopkins wins via 12-round unanimous decision (119-106, 118-108, 117-109) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins, billed as Unstoppable, was a professional boxing match contested on October 18, 2008 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[1]
Background
[edit]The bout was fought at a catch-weight of 170 lbs.
Fans and pundits alike felt that Pavlik, known for his formidable punching power, would become the first man to knock Hopkins out.[2] Pavlik was a 4–1 betting favorite heading into the contest.
The fight
[edit]The three judges scored the fight 119-106, 118-108, and 117-109 for Hopkins. The win by Hopkins ended Pavlik's previously unbeaten record, while Hopkins extended his legacy by dominating the then lineal middleweight champion.[3][4]
Aftermath
[edit]Ring Magazine named this fight upset of the year for 2008.[5]
Sports Illustrated also named this fight upset of the year for 2008.[6]
Undercard
[edit]Confirmed bouts:[7]
Broadcasting
[edit]| Country | Broadcaster |
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 United States |
HBO |
References
[edit]- ^ "Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Bill Barner (17 October 2008). "Kelly Pavlik vs Bernard Hopkins: An Analysis". bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Vester, Mark (October 19, 2008). "Bernard Hopkins Dominates Kelly Pavlik in a Classic". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
- ^ Bernard Hopkins Beats Kelly Pavlik - The New York Times
- ^ "PAST WINNERS OF THE RIng's YEAR-END AWARDS | RingTV". Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ "Upset of the Year - Bernard Hopkins vs. Kelly Pavlik - SI.com's 2008 Boxing Awards - Photos - SI.com". Archived from the original on 2009-01-22. Retrieved 2012-10-22.
- ^ "BoxRec - event".
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