Bernard Hopkins' trainer Naazim Richardson likens the 48-year-old veteran to Ray Robinson and wants to see him face the other titleholders if he continues fighting. "If he unifies (titles) at this age they should waive the 5 year rule and induct him into the hall of fame now."
Trainer Naazim Richardson on Bernard Hopkins: "I told him we've got to bring the Executioner back for this one. I've started to see that mindset again."
The Ring Magazine - June Table of Contents
To Buy a Back Issue of The Ring Magazine, click on SUBSCRIBE.
A Saturday press conference is in the works for smack-talkers Adrien Broner and Paulie Malignaggi.
Arum says Mikey Garcia and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could be in action this summer.
Juan Manuel Marquez told ESPN Deportes that he will fight Tim Bradley on Sept. 14. Promoter Bob Arum says "No comment" at this time regarding the fight.
Omar Figueroa, of Texas, could appear on the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez-Austin Trout card.
Richard Schaefer has proposed a junior welterweight unification tournament involving Danny Garcia, Zab Judah, Lamont Peterson, Lucas Matthysse and Amir Khan.
© 2013 Sports & Entertainment Publications, LLC.
"The Ring" and "The Bible of Boxing" are registered trademarks of Sports & Entertainment Publications, LLC. | AdChoices
