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| Date | October 18, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tale of the tape | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Hopkins wins via 12-round unanimous decision (119-106, 118-108, 117-109) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins , billed as Unstoppable, was a professional boxing match contested on October 18, 2008 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. [1]
The bout was fought at a catch-weight of 170 lbs.
Fans and pundits alike felt that Pavlik, known for his formidable punching power, would become the first man to knock Hopkins out. [2] Pavlik was a 4–1 betting favorite heading into the contest.
The three judges scored the fight 119-106, 118-108, and 117-109 for Hopkins. The win by Hopkins ended Pavlik's previously unbeaten record, while Hopkins extended his legacy by dominating the then lineal middleweight champion. [3] [4]
Ring Magazine named this fight upset of the year for 2008. [5]
Sports Illustrated also named this fight upset of the year for 2008. [6]
Confirmed bouts: [7]
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
 Ireland &  United Kingdom | Setanta Sport [8] |
 United States | HBO |
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