The sports betting sites have always been impressed with the 23-year career of Bernard “The Executioner” Hawkins. The records Hawkins has notched include a 10-year run as the middleweight champion that was marked by 20 consecutive successful title defenses. It is a record that may never be broken. At 46 years old, Hawkins became the WBC and Ring Magazine light heavyweight champion of the world. He is the oldest fighter to accomplish the feat.
All of the price per head bookmaking experts see this fight as being an interesting clash between young and old. The younger “Bad” Chad Dawson has wanted to regain the lightweight title for a long time. Now that Hopkins has the belts, it gives Dawson a chance to reach two goals; winning the championship and beating Hopkins.
The bout takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on October 15. It will be a 12-round championship fight, but it is doubtful that it will go all 12 rounds. Dawson is widely regarded as one of the finest fighters in the world, and Hopkins gives Dawson a lot of respect in the media. But when the bout begins, the 46-year-old Hopkins will find himself outmatched in a lot of areas. Dawson is faster and hits harder than Hopkins. The amazing thing is that Hopkins could be in better physical condition than the much younger Dawson.
But all of that comes together in a bout titled “Believe it or Not: Hopkins Vs. Dawkins” due to Hopkins’ relationship with the Ripley’s Believe it or Not wax museum. But it would be a bet online scam to give this bout to Hopkins. Boxing is always a stage for performers, and Hopkins has always put on a good show. But in this bout, boxing’s iron man has finally met his match.
Pick: Chad Dawson
