BERNARD HOPKINS DEFEATS BEIBUT SHUMENOV TO BECOME THE UNIFIED LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 20, 2014) – Bernard “The Alien” Hopkins (55-6-2, 32 KOs), at 49-years-old, made history once again on Saturday night. He is now the oldest man to unify a boxing world championship and the oldest fighter to defend a world title-besting his own record-as he defeated Beibut Shumenov (14-2, 9 KOs) via split decision to become the Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion. Judges Dave Moretti and Jerry Roth scored the fight 116-111 for the future Hall of Famer while Gustavo Padilla scored the bout 114-113 for Shumenov.

Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin Training in NYC instead of LA for Apr. 19 WBO title defense vs. Lucas Konecny

Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin has always enjoyed helping kids. Now, he’s awaiting the birth of his first child.

NEW YORK CITY – Due to family considerations, undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion of the World, Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (30-0, 22 KOs), is training at home in New York City instead of Los Angeles for his April 19 world title defense, airing live on SHOWTIME, against No. 2 ranked Czech challenger Lukas Konecny (50-4, 23 KOs).

Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin Reaches Animal Status

Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin Reaches Animal Status Undefeated WBO middleweight champion vs. Gabe Rosado this aturday on Showtime   Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (L) takes it to Ronald “Winky” Wright   NEW YORK – The odds are heavily in favor of Gabriel Rosado (21-6, 13 KOs) hitting the canvas at least once this Saturday night during his…