Bernard Hopkins boxed as Jeff Gordon did for NASCAR. Longevity is a big factor in both worlds, and BHop has exceeded all expectations, still searching for its final fight at 50 years old. In a land where boxers really push it after 40, Bernard is an oddball. The man was in the best shape of his life, and had no reason to give up. A man who neither drinks nor smokes, and is fitter than most people half his age, he’s the epitome of what every professional athlete should be. But, Bernard is a man in a category of his own, leading the way in not only boxing, but promotion as well. In the midst of a successful career that brought him many world championships, he joined Golden Boy, and slowly took over the East Coast. Despite being very busy and all the time on the run, he’s also probably the greatest game analysts. But you should not be surprised – it is Bernard.
We look into it this year, discussing life, politics and the year’s top fights, learning more than we could have anticipated. Bernard is an insightful and colourful man who all the time knows precisely what to say and keeps you engaged. Rarely has an athlete been so eloquent and attractive, in addition to clever. However, after the childhood and early life Bernard had, he vowed to change not only his career, but his way out as well. Now, more than 20 years later, he’s coming to a historic moment in boxing, and making a new start in the outside world. Both in and out of the ring, this man has a real penchant for stirring the pot and making you think. Who will he face at the age of 50 for one last fight? Will he one day take over Golden Boy from Oscar de le Hoya? When is the Bernard Hopkins documentary coming out? What’s the next mask ‘The Alien’ will wear in the ring? All these questions and more will be answered on the next episode of ‘Life with BHop’.
