“Thank u Cali Comm!!! NO CONTEST!!! IM BACK,” stated future Hall of Famer Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins, who moments ago revealed on his official Twitter page that the California State Athletic Commission ruled in his favor to have his 2nd round TKO loss to Chad Dawson changed to a No Contest. The October 15 bout ended in controversy when Hopkins was thrown to the canvas by Dawson, injuring his shoulder in the process. Because referee Pat Russell did not rule that Dawson had committed a foul, he was declared the winner by TKO as Hopkins was unable to continue.
Immediately after the fight, Hopkins and Golden Boy Promotions filed an appeal with the California State Athletic Commission. Although that hearing did not take place until today, Hopkins was already given his title back when the WBC declared the fight to be a technical draw after reviewing the evidence themselves. Today’s ruling by the California State Athletic Commission will officially erase the blemish on his record.
