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Fighters go have camps. It’s not a camp for Bernard, it’s a lifestyle.”
Bernard is also the type of fighter who is clearly rooted in the fundamentals of the sweet science. Hopkins has never had an overly exciting or flashy style. He is an old school fighter who does whatever he needs to do to win. He is not concerned about keyboard warriors who may not appreciate his style. Hopkins does not enter the ring to please everyone. He enters the ring to win, and his style has certainly contributed to his longevity (as discussed recently).
Putting 1988 Into Perspective
When considering Bernard’s career, many boxing fans fail to appreciate just how long he has been around. We all know that Hopkins has fought well in his 40s, but it is almost impossible to imagine that he first fought professionally in 1988.
1988 was a long time ago. When Hopkins first fought, a dozen eggs cost around 65 cents. A gallon of gas cost approximately 90 cents. The Cosby Show was the most popular US television show. Michael Jackson was putting out hits. Ronald Reagan was still the US President. A cell phone was so large that it could have been used as a dangerous weapon. Mike Tyson was the heavyweight champion of the world. Meanwhile, Bernard Hopkins was busy in the gym, just like he is today.
He’s Been “Old” For A While
The image below was taken after I ran in 5k road race with Hopkins many years ago. He had not even fought Felix Trinidad at the time, yet critics were already suggesting that he was getting old and his time was limited.
Bernard is also the type of fighter who is clearly rooted in the fundamentals of the sweet science. Hopkins has never had an overly exciting or flashy style. He is an old school fighter who does whatever he needs to do to win. He is not concerned about keyboard warriors who may not appreciate his style. Hopkins does not enter the ring to please everyone. He enters the ring to win, and his style has certainly contributed to his longevity (as discussed recently).
Putting 1988 Into Perspective
When considering Bernard’s career, many boxing fans fail to appreciate just how long he has been around. We all know that Hopkins has fought well in his 40s, but it is almost impossible to imagine that he first fought professionally in 1988.
1988 was a long time ago. When Hopkins first fought, a dozen eggs cost around 65 cents. A gallon of gas cost approximately 90 cents. The Cosby Show was the most popular US television show. Michael Jackson was putting out hits. Ronald Reagan was still the US President. A cell phone was so large that it could have been used as a dangerous weapon. Mike Tyson was the heavyweight champion of the world. Meanwhile, Bernard Hopkins was busy in the gym, just like he is today.
He’s Been “Old” For A While
The image below was taken after I ran in 5k road race with Hopkins many years ago. He had not even fought Felix Trinidad at the time, yet critics were already suggesting that he was getting old and his time was limited.
