New York City, New York ESPN Zone:The Press Conference
The Battle Royal
Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins (47-4-1-32 Ko's) vs. Winky Wright (51-3-1-25 Ko's) will battle Saturday July 21st at the Mandalay Bay Center in Las Vegas, live on Pay Per View, beginning at 9pm ET/ 6PM PT. Hopkins vs Wright is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Winky Promotions and sponsored by South west Airlines, Rockstar Energy Drink and Tecate Beer. The combined experience of the two fighters will guarantee fight fans a spectacular evening of boxing and a magnificent display of skill and talent, as Bernard and attempt to reign supreme.
The Bottom Line
Hopkins of Northern Philadelphia, "I'm back and my record speaks for itself", said Hopkins, the former undisputed middleweight champion who's Ring magazine light heavy weight belt will be on the line, in this 170 pound bout. Bernard Hopkins was a champion for over ten years, had 20 defense and a win over a man they said was the best light heavyweight in the world, Antonio Tarver. Hopkins retired following the Tarver fight, but is back to continue his track record of greatness. "Winky Wright" is a good fighter, but I'm a great fighter and I'll prove that once again on July 21st".
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas
Wright of St Petersburg Florida, "I'm glad he stepped up to the plate to fight me when no one else wanted to take the challenge and i respect him for that," said Wright, "But all that goes out the window on July 21st, I'm faster younger stronger and better than Hopkins and he knows it". Wright's win over Tito Trinidad is one of the most dominating big fight wins in recent history.
(Bernard Hopkins boxing cornerman and boxer David Jackson and Darrel Madison of GYMU(r) attend the Press conference in New York, in brotherhood solidarity support of Hopkins and Wright)
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