55
53%
KO Rate
29
KO / TKO
26
Decisions
1988
Pro Debut
Biography
Bernard Hopkins, also known as The Executioner, is a professional boxer from the United States. With a record of 55-8-2, including 32 wins by knockout, Hopkins has established himself as a formidable competitor in the ring. Throughout his career, he has been involved in several notable bouts, including victories over Beibut Shumenov, Karo Murat, and Tavoris Cloud. Hopkins has also faced tough opponents, suffering losses to Joe Smith Jr. and Sergey Kovalev. His extensive experience and impressive record have earned him recognition in the world of professional boxing.
How He Wins
KO / TKO29
Decision26
KO Rate
53%
29 of 55
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
D
W
L
L
W
W
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L
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Boxing Record66 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Joe Smith Jr. | TKO | R8 | The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | Dec 17, 2016 |
| Loss |  Sergey Kovalev | UD | R12 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Nov 8, 2014 |
| Win | Beibut Shumenov | SD | R12 | D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S. | Apr 19, 2014 |
| Win | Karo Murat | UD | R12 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Oct 26, 2013 |
| Win | Tavoris Cloud | UD | R12 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | Mar 9, 2013 |
| Loss | Chad Dawson | MD | R12 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Apr 28, 2012 |
| NC | Chad Dawson | — | R2 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Oct 15, 2011 |
| Win |  Jean Pascal | UD | R12 | Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | May 21, 2011 |
| Draw | Jean Pascal | — | R12 | Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | Dec 18, 2010 |
| Win | Roy Jones Jr. | UD | R12 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Apr 3, 2010 |
| Win | Enrique Ornelas | UD | R12 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Dec 2, 2009 |
| Win | Kelly Pavlik | UD | R12 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Oct 18, 2008 |
| Loss |  Joe Calzaghe | SD | R12 | Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Apr 19, 2008 |
| Win | Winky Wright | UD | R12 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Jul 21, 2007 |
| Win | Antonio Tarver | UD | R12 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Jun 10, 2006 |
| Loss | Jermain Taylor | UD | R12 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Dec 3, 2005 |
| Loss | Jermain Taylor | — | R12 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Jul 16, 2005 |
| Win | Howard Eastman | UD | R12 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Feb 19, 2005 |
| Win | Oscar De La Hoya | KO | R9 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Sep 18, 2004 |
| Win | Robert Allen | UD | R12 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Jun 5, 2004 |
| Win | William Joppy | UD | R12 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Dec 13, 2003 |
| Win | Morrade Hakkar | RTD | R8 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Mar 29, 2003 |
| Win | Carl Daniels | RTD | R10 | Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Feb 2, 2002 |
| Win | Félix Trinidad | TKO | R12 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Sep 29, 2001 |
| Win | Keith Holmes | UD | R12 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Apr 14, 2001 |
| Win | Antwun Echols | TKO | R10 | The Venetian Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Dec 1, 2000 |
| Win | Syd Vanderpool | UD | R12 | Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | May 13, 2000 |
| Win | Antwun Echols | UD | R12 | Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S. | Dec 12, 1999 |
| Win | Robert Allen | TKO | R7 | Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. | Feb 6, 1999 |
| Win | Simon Brown | TKO | R6 | Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Jan 31, 1998 |
| Win | Andrew Council | UD | R12 | The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S. | Nov 18, 1997 |
| Win | Glen Johnson | TKO | R11 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | Jul 20, 1997 |
| Win | John David Jackson | TKO | R7 | Municipal Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. | Apr 19, 1997 |
| Win | William Bo James | TKO | R11 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Win | Joe Lipsey | KO | R4 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Mar 16, 1996 |
| Win | Steve Frank | TKO | R1 | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | Jan 27, 1996 |
| Win | Segundo Mercado | TKO | R7 | USAir Arena, Landover, Maryland, U.S. | Apr 29, 1995 |
| Draw | Segundo Mercado | — | R12 | Coliseo General Rumiñahui, Quito, Ecuador | Dec 17, 1994 |
| Win | Lupe Aquino | UD | R12 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | May 17, 1994 |
| Win | Melvin Wynn | TKO | R3 | Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Feb 26, 1994 |
| Win | Wendall Hall | TKO | R3 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Nov 23, 1993 |
| Win | Roy Ritchie | TKO | R7 | Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. | Aug 3, 1993 |
| Loss | Roy Jones Jr. | UD | R12 | Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S. | May 22, 1993 |
| Win | Gilbert Baptist | UD | R12 | McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S. | Feb 16, 1993 |
| Win | Wayne Powell | TKO | R1 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Dec 4, 1992 |
| Win | Eric Rhinehart | KO | R1 | Eli's Pier 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Sep 14, 1992 |
| Win | James Stokes | KO | R1 | Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Aug 28, 1992 |
| Win | Aníbal Miranda | — | R10 | Cirque d'hiver, Paris, France | May 21, 1992 |
| Win | Randy Smith | UD | R10 | Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Apr 3, 1992 |
| Win | Dennis Milton | — | R4 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Jan 31, 1992 |
| Win | Willie Kemp | UD | R10 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Dec 13, 1991 |
| Win | David McCluskey | TKO | R7 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Nov 26, 1991 |
| Win | Ralph Moncrief | TKO | R1 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Sep 23, 1991 |
| Win |  Danny Mitchell | TKO | R1 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Jul 9, 1991 |
| Win | Pedro Márquez | TKO | R1 | Aspen Hotel, Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S. | Jun 20, 1991 |
| Win | Steve Langley | TKO | R3 | The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Mar 18, 1991 |
| Win | Richard Quiles | KO | R1 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Feb 26, 1991 |
| Win | Mike Sapp | TKO | R1 | Lee County Civic Center, Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. | Nov 17, 1990 |
| Win | Darren Oliver | TKO | R1 | Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Oct 20, 1990 |
| Win | Percy Harris | UD | R6 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Aug 5, 1990 |
| Win | Khalif Shabazz | — | R1 | Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Jun 30, 1990 |
| Win | Jouvin Mercado | TKO | R2 | War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S. | May 31, 1990 |
| Win | Eddie Tyler | TKO | R1 | Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | May 18, 1990 |
| Win | Keith Gray | — | R1 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Apr 26, 1990 |
| Win | Greg Paige | — | R4 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Feb 22, 1990 |
| Loss | Clinton Mitchell | — | R4 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Oct 11, 1988 |
Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.