Boxing LI’s Joe Smith Jr. victorious over Boxing Legend Bernard Hopkins in Retirement Fight by Kristine Haugsjaa December 18, 2016 Photo Credit: USA Today Sports What a way for not just a fight, but an entire career, to come to an end. Hand-picked opponent Joe Smith Jr. handed boxing legend Bernard Hopkins his first KO loss in his retirement bout Saturday night at the Forum in Inglewood, California. The card aired live on HBO. Photo Credit: USA Today Sports Smith (23-1, 19KOs) landed a series of punches while Hopkins (55-8-2, 32 KOs) was against the ropes, sending him out of the ring and onto the arena floor resulting in an 8th round stoppage. Referee Jack Reiss began the standard 20-count, which a fighter receives once should be end up out of the ring, but due to an ankle injury Hopkins was able to make it back into the ring in time. httpss://twitter.com/HBOboxing/status/810356320196902912 At nearly 52 years old, the dramatic ending to Saturday nights bout marks the end of Hopkins’ nearly 30 year professional career. Post Views: 1,668 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Kristine Haugsjaa Kristine is a Managing Editor for DoubleGSports.com as well as UFC/MMA Lead Writer. She also hosts a column known as Fighting Words. Latest posts by Kristine Haugsjaa (see all) NJ’s Chookagian makes flyweight debut at UFC Charlotte - November 7, 2017 Fighting Words: Bellator is Giving Hardy the Credit She Deserves - October 20, 2017 Frankie Edgar to face Champion Max Holloway at UFC 218 - October 3, 2017 Boxing’s Amanda Serrano heading to MMA - September 21, 2017 Related Topicsbernard hopkinsBoxinghbo boxingjoe smith jrretirement Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season by Jason Cordner | posted on March 16, 2021 More in Boxing The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren Jake Paul and Ben Askren are set to fight tonight, and as a fan... Poirier McGregor Trilogy Is a Hot Ticket but is the Donation Beef a Show? Before UFC 257, Conor McGregor predicted that he would win the fight, but more... The Paul Brothers are Bad for Combat Sports Obviously this is just my opinion, but with Jake Paul and Logan Paul getting... Floyd Mayweather Set to Square Up Against Logan Paul The richest athlete in the world is about to add to his north of... NJ’s Mickey Gall submits Sage Northcutt at UFC Sacramento Ramapo Men’s Basketball Sets Program Record with 9th Straight Win