On Saturday July 21 2007 HBO live- ppv presented Bernard Hopkins(48-4-1-32 Ko's) of Philadelphia Pennsylvania defeat of Ronald "Winky Wright" (50-4-1-25 Ko's) of St. Petersburg Florida, one of the best pound for pound fighters in the sport. The two elite fighter combined experience displayed both skill and talent, that will stand out among the finest of this generation. Bernard Hopkins one of the best fighters in the era, had retired following the Antonio Tarver fight, on June 10 2006, but came back to continue on his track of greatness. Hopkins, 42, fought Wright for the 170- pound Ring Magazine belt.
The event was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Winy Promotions and sponsored by Southwest Airlines, Tecate beer, and Rockstar Energy Drink, and held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
(Bernard Hopkins and John David Jackson, trainer at New York Press conference)
(Chris Lighty, Ronald "Winky" Wright and trainer at New York Press conference)
