Monday, July 23, 2007

Hopkins, 42, ends Wright's 7 1/2-year unbeaten streak!!!!

If I was a beting man I would  be a few hundred lighter. Which of course i am and yes, I am
Never count out the old head.

The 42-year-old Hopkins
earned another stunning victory in the twilight of his career, ending
Wright's 7 1/2-year unbeaten streak with a unanimous decision in their
170-pound fight Saturday.

Hopkins (48-4-1, 32
knockouts) opened a gash over Wright's left eye with a head-butt in the
second round, and Hopkins spent the night picking at it while Wright
(51-4-1) scrambled and counterpunched.


Wright grew frustrated and tired in the late rounds, and Hopkins stuck
with his patient, steady strategy in a fight featuring more action than
most expected from two defensive masters - and Hopkins finished strong
for another remarkable chapter in his legacy. (Read More)



Powered by ScribeFire.

No comments: