[This article was orignally published in 2003 by Boxinginsider.com and Boxing Digest magazine. On Saturday night Hopkins will box a rematch with Roy Jones Jr., 17 years after their first contest which was won by Jones on points.]
“When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign: that the dunces [...]
Status: WBO Featherweight champion. His record is 28-0 (25 KO’s).
Ht: 5-7 Wt: 126
DOB: June 30, 1983 In: Rio Pedras, Puerto Rico
First Boxing Memory: “I started boxing when I was nine. I won my first fight in the first round by knockout, in 56 seconds. It was a very
short fight.”
Boxing Inspirations: “Two boxers inspired me – [...]
Status: Former Pride Heavyweight champion is a Mixed Martial Arts legend.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 233
DOB: Sept. 28, 1976 In: Rubeshnoe Lugansk, Russia
Childhood Hero: “Yuri Vlasov — Olympic champion (weight-lifting in super heavyweight division in 1960).”
Inspiration: “The biggest inspiration is that I represent my country and the sport. I help people see that I fight for my [...]
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