3. Bernard Hopkins vs. Adonis Stevenson
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One of the most skillful boxers to ever grace the boxing ring, Bernard Hopkins has seen it all. Hopkins, who has fought the best and is considered one of the best, has reached the ripe age of 48.
Holding a belt in the Light Heavyweight division, he no longer has the power that once knocked out Tito Trinidad. Instead, he now has to use his ring intellect and any attribute available to him to win fights against his younger opponents.
But like any old champion, there is always that young hungry lion that wants and yearns for that recognition and glory.
For Hopkins, that young lion takes the form of WBC and lineal Light Heavyweight champion, Adonis Stevenson.
The Haitian born Canadian had one hell of a 2013, topping many Fighter of the Year lists.
With the shocking one punch KO of Chad Dawson to claim his titles, to the systematic destruction of Tavoris Cloud and spectacular knockout of Tony Bellew, Stevenson has always talked of a Hopkins showdown.
Does the old man still have one more great performance left in him and the ability to silence another loud young pup?
Or would we see a great old champion fall to a younger one?
That’s one question most want answered.
