PHILADELPHIA— Contrary to reports that have surfaced on the internet, undefeated Jr. Welterweight, Demetrius Hopkins did not sign any affidavit that led to the removal of referee Earl Morton from this past week’s showdown between Kelly Pavlik and Demetrius’ uncle, Bernard Hopkins.
Hopkins is adamant that he didin't provide any verbal or written information.
Morton was replaced by Benjy Esteves after Morton was alleged to have a friendship with the elder Hopkins.
“I have no idea where anyone would get that I signed something. Have my uncle and I had disagreements this year? Yes. But I would never do anything like that to interfere in his career. I would have no idea if he was friends with this guy and for a report to come out like that is hurtful to me because I am not that kind of a person.” said Hopkins.
“I am very happy for my uncle on his performance on Saturday and for anyone to make something like that up is just horrible reporting.”
Hopkins manager Cameron Dunkin also backs Hopkins, “He didn’t sign anything at any time.”
If anyone would know, it would be Dunkin because he manages Pavlik as well as Demetrius Hopkins
Hopkins, 28-0-1 with eleven knockouts is ranked #9 by the WBC, #11 by the IBF, and #11 by the WBO will have his next fight announced shortly and is looking forward to challenging for the Jr. Welterweight championship
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