Matt Breen
10 articles · philly.com
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Not retiring yet, Hopkins plans farewell bout
By Matt Breen
It is going to be an event, a celebration of everything he has accomplished. Bernard Hopkins said he has planned his farewell to boxing. And thinking about it makes the 49-year-old teary-eyed.…
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Hopkins drops unanimous decision to Kovalev
By Matt Breen
ATLANTIC CITY - Bernard Hopkins wobbled to his right and steadied himself against the ring ropes. There were just 10 seconds left in Saturday night's fight at Boardwalk Hall, and the 49-year-old…
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Hopkins plays mind games before title fight
By Matt Breen
Bernard Hopkins dug into the pocket of his sweatshirt, grabbed a small alien trinket and placed it on the table. The news conference to promote the light-heavyweight title fight Saturday against Sergey…
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Trainer Naazim Richardson has defied the odds
By Matt Breen
Naazim Richardson stood a few feet away, watching Bernard Hopkins jostle the punching bag. Boxing's oldest world champion mixed thudding strikes with the pitter-patter of soft jabs. Hopkins switched to the speed…
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Hopkins, 49, back for more in fight with Kovalev
By Matt Breen
Walk away, Naazim Richardson told Bernard Hopkins. The boxer was at the top of his sport after he scored an upset win in 2006 over Antonio Tarver. Richardson said Hopkins had done…
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Garcia knocks out Salka
By Matt Breen
NEW YORK - Rod Salka's corner men rushed the ring's steps Saturday night, ready to throw in the towel and halt the fight against Danny Garcia. Their fighter already had been knocked…
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Hard work at the core of Jesse Hart’s rise
By Matt Breen
His trainer held out a boxing glove and widened its opening. Jesse Hart stuffed his taped left fist inside. The 24-year old fighter from North Philadelphia - shirtless and drenched in sweat…
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Hopkins as Mayweather’s next opponent? Could be
By Matt Breen
Bernard Hopkins grabbed the boxing glove off the table and raised it to his face. This, Hopkins declared, was no longer a glove. It was a hat. With one hand, he tossed…
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Mike Jones next fight will be in Las Vegas or New York
By Matt Breen
Inching closer and closer to his goal of meeting Manny Pacquiao, Mike Jones? next fight will come as part of a major undercard. The undefeated Mt. Airy-native?s next bout will come on…
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Philly welterweight Jones wins on TKO in Round 2
By Matt Breen
In his homecoming Saturday night, undefeated welterweight Mike Jones didn't seem to be in the mood for a long party as he finished off Raul Munoz with a second-round technical knockout at…