Apr

Showtime Sports to stream Bernard Hopkins-Beibut Shumenov weigh-in

Showtime Sports will offer a live stream of today’s official weigh-in for the Bernard Hopkins-Beibut Shumenov IBF/WBA 175-pound title unification bout taking place on Saturday, live on Showtime from the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. The weigh-in will be available at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT live via satellite feed, YouTube, Ustream and www.SHO.com/Sports in High Definition.

Apr

Bernard Hopkins to Beibut Shumenov: ‘Get ready for school, student’

by Lem Satterfield

Bernard Hopkins raised the intensity of the promotion for his IBF/WBA 175-pound title unification bout against Beibut Shumenov by taking shots at Shumenov’s wealthy background at Thursday’s final press conference for their Saturday showdown.

Apr

Lem’s latest: Bernard Hopkins ‘eager’ for history vs. Beibut Shumenov

by Lem Satterfield

There is no nervousness in Bernard Hopkins as he enters his 175-pound title unification bout against Beibut Shumenov on Saturday at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. The legendary champ is eager to make more history.

Apr

Bernard Hopkins set on unification, Beibut Shumenov then Adonis Stevenson

by Lem Satterfield

Bernard Hopkins isn’t overlooking Beibut Shumenov, but he is looking past him to a Showtime matchup with Adonis Stevenson, with the winner to potentially hold the RING, IBF, WBC and WBA light heavyweight titles.

Apr

Beibut Shumenov has ‘developed a style … to shock’ Bernard Hopkins

by Lem Satterfield

WBA light heavyweight titleholder Beibut Shumenov says he has studied his April 19 opponent, IBF beltholder Bernard Hopkins, and is confident he can “clearly” beat the older man.

Apr

Lukas Konecny: experience, style and defense will beat Peter Quillin

by Lem Satterfield

Czech challenger Lukas Konecny respects Peter Quillin but says he’ll surprise the WBO titleholder with the experience he has amassed over his 54 pro and 250 amateur fights, compared to Quillin’s 45 combined.

Mar

Beibut Shumenov won’t let admiration for Bernard Hopkins stand in his way

by Lem Satterfield

WBA light heavyweight titleholder Beibut Shumenov has a lot of respect for his 49-year-old opponent, IBF beltholder Bernard Hopkins, even calling him an idol. But paying homage is one thing, becoming a unified champion is another, he says.

Mar

Richard Schaefer discusses ‘stacked’ April 19 D.C. card

by Lem Satterfield

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer touts the April 19 Showtime tripleheader topped by the Bernard Hopkins-Beibut Shumenov 175-pound title unification fight as an “event” for East Coast boxing fans.

Mar

Beibut Shumenov won’t use ‘dirty tactics’ vs. Bernard Hopkins

by Lem Satterfield

Beibut Shumenov insisted that he won’t resort to roughhouse behavior when he meets Bernard Hopkins on April 19 at The D.C. Armory on Showtime.

Mar

Bernard Hopkins’ historic march continues vs. Beibut Shumenov

by Lem Satterfield

Bernard Hopkins’ goal, within proximity of his 50th birthday, is to become undisputed champion at light heavyweight as he did at 160-pounds. First step is unifying the IBF and WBA title against Beibut Shumenov on April 19.