LAS VEGAS — With a sneaky shot to Winky Wright’s head, Bernard Hopkins started this fight one day early. Hopkins’ openhanded shove to Wright’s forehead sparked a scuffle between entourages Friday ...
Saturday night’s HBO pay-per-view special featuring former world champions Bernard Hopkins and Winky Wright figured to be an ugly fight between two defensive wizards not known for their power.
Everything about Bernard Hopkins' appearance is serious, from his dark eyes to his sharp tongue to his ripped physique. Adding to that image is his nickname, "The Executioner." Hopkins has a prison ...
Hopkins announced before he fought Antonio Tarver he would retire, but that retirement didn’t last long as he returned to face “Winky” Wright. Despite being 42 years old, Hopkins was still extremely ...
LAS VEGAS – Winky Wright had a black eye on Thursday. And though he was urged by members of his entourage to put a little makeup over it to cover up the bruising so it wouldn't be so apparent to the ...
LAS VEGAS – Bernard Hopkins makes his comeback Saturday to fight Winky Wright in a light heavyweight bout at Mandalay Bay, about 13 months after announcing his retirement from boxing. Here is what ...
Winky Wright has always wanted big fights. When he meets Bernard Hopkins on July 21, he’ll get one. Wright will move up almost two weight classes to face Hopkins at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The ...
LAS VEGAS — Bernard Hopkins outfoxed age and Winky Wright the same way: First with his head, then with his heart. The 42-year-old Hopkins earned another stunning victory in the twilight of his career ...