Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson - Revision history

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	*On October 20, 2011, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously declared the bout a TD2 due to WBC rules. Bernard Hopkins remained WBC Light Heavyweight champion.[http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7128840/bernard-hopkins-gets-title-back-decision-overturned-technical-draw]		*On October 20, 2011, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously declared the bout a TD2 due to WBC rules. Bernard Hopkins remained WBC Light Heavyweight champion.[http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7128840/bernard-hopkins-gets-title-back-decision-overturned-technical-draw]
	*On December 13, 2011, the California State Athletic Commission changed the result from a TKO for Dawson to a no-contest. Referee Pat Russell testified the no-contest call was appropriate.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/12/california-commission-calls-hopkins-dawson-fight-a-no-contest-.html]		*On December 13, 2011, the California State Athletic Commission changed the result from a TKO for Dawson to a no-contest. Referee Pat Russell testified the no-contest call was appropriate.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/12/california-commission-calls-hopkins-dawson-fight-a-no-contest-.html]
			* A WBC rematch was ordered for April 28, 2012 between Hopkins and Dawson at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, owing to the controversial nature of the title bout's ending.
	* A WBC ~~Rematch~~ was ordered for April 28, 2012 between Hopkins and Dawson at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, owing to the controversial nature of the title bout's ending.

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	*Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer protested, "That kind of behavior (by Dawson) is not boxing. You are not allowed to pick people up and throw them to the ground. That's not how you win titles. That's not in the rule book." Esquire Magazine writer Cal Fussman noted, "If you can win a boxing match simply by body slamming your opponent, it's not boxing, it's MMA."[http://espn.go.com/espn/commentary/story/_/id/7114640/chad-dawson-bernard-hopkins-fight-ruled-no-contest]		*Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer protested, "That kind of behavior (by Dawson) is not boxing. You are not allowed to pick people up and throw them to the ground. That's not how you win titles. That's not in the rule book." Esquire Magazine writer Cal Fussman noted, "If you can win a boxing match simply by body slamming your opponent, it's not boxing, it's MMA."[http://espn.go.com/espn/commentary/story/_/id/7114640/chad-dawson-bernard-hopkins-fight-ruled-no-contest]
	*Celebrity champions at ringside for this important bout included [[Oscar De La Hoya]], [[Amir Khan]], [[Erik Morales]], and [[Manny Pacquiao]].		*Celebrity champions at ringside for this important bout included [[Oscar De La Hoya]], [[Amir Khan]], [[Erik Morales]], and [[Manny Pacquiao]].
	*The HBO pre-fight show included footage of [[Bernard Hopkins]] encased head-to-toe in a strange purple plaster cast goo, which was to be used later to create a "Ripley's Believe It or Not" statue likeness ~~of Hopkins~~.		*The HBO pre-fight show included footage of [[Bernard Hopkins]] encased head-to-toe in a strange purple plaster cast goo, which was to be used later to create a "Ripley's Believe It or Not" statue likeness.
	*Bernard Hopkins's purse was $1 million, Chad Dawson's purse was $800,000.[http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn/status/125350181385408512]		*Bernard Hopkins's purse was $1 million, Chad Dawson's purse was $800,000.[http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn/status/125350181385408512]
	*On October 20, 2011, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously declared the bout a TD2 due to WBC rules. ~~Therefore,~~ Bernard Hopkins ~~remains the~~ WBC Light Heavyweight ~~Champion~~.[http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7128840/bernard-hopkins-gets-title-back-decision-overturned-technical-draw]		*On October 20, 2011, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously declared the bout a TD2 due to WBC rules. Bernard Hopkins remained WBC Light Heavyweight champion.[http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7128840/bernard-hopkins-gets-title-back-decision-overturned-technical-draw]
	*On December 13, 2011, the California State Athletic Commission changed the result from a TKO for Dawson to a no-contest. Referee Pat Russell testified ~~that~~ the no-contest call was appropriate.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/12/california-commission-calls-hopkins-dawson-fight-a-no-contest-.html]		*On December 13, 2011, the California State Athletic Commission changed the result from a TKO for Dawson to a no-contest. Referee Pat Russell testified the no-contest call was appropriate.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/12/california-commission-calls-hopkins-dawson-fight-a-no-contest-.html]

			* A WBC Rematch was ordered for April 28, 2012 between Hopkins and Dawson at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, owing to the controversial nature of the title bout's ending.

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	*The HBO pre-fight show included footage of [[Bernard Hopkins]] encased head-to-toe in a strange purple plaster cast goo, which was to be used later to create a "Ripley's Believe It or Not" statue likeness of Hopkins.		*The HBO pre-fight show included footage of [[Bernard Hopkins]] encased head-to-toe in a strange purple plaster cast goo, which was to be used later to create a "Ripley's Believe It or Not" statue likeness of Hopkins.
	*Bernard Hopkins's purse was $1 million, Chad Dawson's purse was $800,000.[http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn/status/125350181385408512]		*Bernard Hopkins's purse was $1 million, Chad Dawson's purse was $800,000.[http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn/status/125350181385408512]
	*On October 20, 2011, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously declared the bout a TD2 due to WBC rules. Therefore, Bernard Hopkins remains the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion.		*On October 20, 2011, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously declared the bout a TD2 due to WBC rules. Therefore, Bernard Hopkins remains the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion.[http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7128840/bernard-hopkins-gets-title-back-decision-overturned-technical-draw]
	*On December 13, 2011, the California State Athletic Commission changed the result from a TKO for Dawson to a no-contest. Referee Pat Russell testified that the no-contest call was appropriate.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/12/california-commission-calls-hopkins-dawson-fight-a-no-contest-.html]		*On December 13, 2011, the California State Athletic Commission changed the result from a TKO for Dawson to a no-contest. Referee Pat Russell testified that the no-contest call was appropriate.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/12/california-commission-calls-hopkins-dawson-fight-a-no-contest-.html]

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	[[File:Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson (poster).jpg\|right\|300px]]		[[File:Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson (poster).jpg\|right\|300px]]
	*After an uneventful first round, the bout entered the second, where it ended in controversy. Hopkins missed with a right hand, and wound up off balance, leaning atop the back of Dawson. Between 2:40 and 2:41 of round two, Dawson picked up Hopkins, briefly hesitated, then threw Hopkins to the canvas. Hopkins landed on his back, with his left elbow, left shoulder, and head landing on the canvas under the ring ropes. Hopkins rolled over screaming in pain, claiming a left shoulder injury. Referee Pat Russell stopped the clock and called the ringside doctor to check on Hopkins. Referee Russell subsequently asked Hopkins if he wanted to continue, and Hopkins indicated he did, though he would only be able to do so with the use of one arm. Referee Russell then signaled the end of the bout and awarded Dawson a TKO2 win. Referee Russell was heard stating in the ring it was a TKO2 win for Dawson because he never indicated a foul or someone being fouled. Referee Russell was not allowed to be interviewed, but a California State Athletic Commissioner was interviewed and reiterated referee Russell's reasoning. Round 2 highlights - [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHOFraXlPms]].		*After an uneventful first round, the bout entered the second, where it ended in controversy. Hopkins missed with a right hand, and wound up off balance, leaning atop the back of Dawson. Between 2:40 and 2:41 of round two, Dawson picked up Hopkins, briefly hesitated, then threw Hopkins to the canvas. Hopkins landed on his back, with his left elbow, left shoulder, and head landing on the canvas under the ring ropes. Hopkins rolled over screaming in pain, claiming a left shoulder injury. Referee Pat Russell stopped the clock and called the ringside doctor to check on Hopkins. Referee Russell subsequently asked Hopkins if he wanted to continue, and Hopkins indicated he did, though he would only be able to do so with the use of one arm. Referee Russell then signaled the end of the bout and awarded Dawson a TKO2 win. Referee Russell was heard stating in the ring it was a TKO2 win for Dawson because he never indicated a foul or someone being fouled. Referee Russell was not allowed to be interviewed, but a California State Athletic Commissioner was interviewed and reiterated referee Russell's reasoning. Round 2 highlights - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHOFraXlPms].
	*HBO Commentator [[Max Kellerman]] noted Dawson had thrown Hopkins to the canvas to the pay-per-view audience immediately after the incident.		*HBO Commentator [[Max Kellerman]] noted Dawson had thrown Hopkins to the canvas to the pay-per-view audience immediately after the incident.
	*HBO Commentator [[Emanuel Steward]] said he would rule the bout a 'no-contest'.		*HBO Commentator [[Emanuel Steward]] said he would rule the bout a 'no-contest'.

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	*After an uneventful first round, the bout entered the second, where it ended in controversy. Hopkins missed with a right hand, and wound up off balance, leaning atop the back of Dawson. Between 2:40 and 2:41 of round two, Dawson picked up Hopkins, briefly hesitated, then threw Hopkins to the canvas. Hopkins landed on his back, with his left elbow, left shoulder, and head landing on the canvas under the ring ropes. Hopkins rolled over screaming in pain, claiming a left shoulder injury. Referee Pat Russell stopped the clock and called the ringside doctor to check on Hopkins. Referee Russell subsequently asked Hopkins if he wanted to continue, and Hopkins indicated he did, though he would only be able to do so with the use of one arm. Referee Russell then signaled the end of the bout and awarded Dawson a TKO2 win. Referee Russell was heard stating in the ring it was a TKO2 win for Dawson because he never indicated a foul or someone being fouled. Referee Russell was not allowed to be interviewed, but a California State Athletic Commissioner was interviewed and reiterated referee Russell's reasoning.		*After an uneventful first round, the bout entered the second, where it ended in controversy. Hopkins missed with a right hand, and wound up off balance, leaning atop the back of Dawson. Between 2:40 and 2:41 of round two, Dawson picked up Hopkins, briefly hesitated, then threw Hopkins to the canvas. Hopkins landed on his back, with his left elbow, left shoulder, and head landing on the canvas under the ring ropes. Hopkins rolled over screaming in pain, claiming a left shoulder injury. Referee Pat Russell stopped the clock and called the ringside doctor to check on Hopkins. Referee Russell subsequently asked Hopkins if he wanted to continue, and Hopkins indicated he did, though he would only be able to do so with the use of one arm. Referee Russell then signaled the end of the bout and awarded Dawson a TKO2 win. Referee Russell was heard stating in the ring it was a TKO2 win for Dawson because he never indicated a foul or someone being fouled. Referee Russell was not allowed to be interviewed, but a California State Athletic Commissioner was interviewed and reiterated referee Russell's reasoning. Round 2 highlights - [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHOFraXlPms]].
	*Round 2 highlights - [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHOFraXlPms]]
	*HBO Commentator [[Max Kellerman]] noted Dawson had thrown Hopkins to the canvas to the pay-per-view audience immediately after the incident.		*HBO Commentator [[Max Kellerman]] noted Dawson had thrown Hopkins to the canvas to the pay-per-view audience immediately after the incident.
	*HBO Commentator [[Emanuel Steward]] said he would rule the bout a 'no-contest'.		*HBO Commentator [[Emanuel Steward]] said he would rule the bout a 'no-contest'.

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	*'''[[World Boxing Council]]''' ~~Light Heavyweight Title~~ (1st defense of Hopkins)		*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (1st defense of Hopkins)
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	[[File:Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson (poster).jpg\|right\|300px]]		[[File:Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson (poster).jpg\|right\|300px]]
	After an uneventful first round, the bout entered the second ~~round~~, where it ended in controversy. Hopkins missed with a right hand, and wound up off balance, leaning atop the back of Dawson. Between 2:40 and 2:41 of round two, Dawson picked up Hopkins, briefly hesitated, then threw Hopkins to the canvas. Hopkins landed on his back, with his left elbow, left shoulder, and head landing in the canvas under the ring ropes. Hopkins rolled over, screaming in pain, claiming a left shoulder injury. Referee Pat Russell stopped the clock~~, then got~~ the ringside doctor. Referee Russell subsequently asked Hopkins if he wanted to continue, and Hopkins indicated he did, though he would only be able to do so with the use of one arm. Referee Russell then signaled the end of the bout and awarded Dawson a ~~TKO 2~~ win. Referee ~~Pat~~ Russell was heard stating in the ring it was a ~~TKO 2~~ win for Dawson because he never indicated ~~fouling~~ or someone being fouled. Referee Russell was not allowed to be interviewed, but a California State Athletic Commissioner was interviewed and reiterated referee Russell's reasoning. Round ~~two~~ highlights [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHOFraXlPms]]		*After an uneventful first round, the bout entered the second, where it ended in controversy. Hopkins missed with a right hand, and wound up off balance, leaning atop the back of Dawson. Between 2:40 and 2:41 of round two, Dawson picked up Hopkins, briefly hesitated, then threw Hopkins to the canvas. Hopkins landed on his back, with his left elbow, left shoulder, and head landing on the canvas under the ring ropes. Hopkins rolled over screaming in pain, claiming a left shoulder injury. Referee Pat Russell stopped the clock and called the ringside doctor to check on Hopkins. Referee Russell subsequently asked Hopkins if he wanted to continue, and Hopkins indicated he did, though he would only be able to do so with the use of one arm. Referee Russell then signaled the end of the bout and awarded Dawson a TKO2 win. Referee Russell was heard stating in the ring it was a TKO2 win for Dawson because he never indicated a foul or someone being fouled. Referee Russell was not allowed to be interviewed, but a California State Athletic Commissioner was interviewed and reiterated referee Russell's reasoning.
			*Round 2 highlights - [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHOFraXlPms]]
	*HBO Commentator [[Max Kellerman]] noted Dawson had thrown Hopkins to the canvas to the pay-per-view audience immediately after the incident.		*HBO Commentator [[Max Kellerman]] noted Dawson had thrown Hopkins to the canvas to the pay-per-view audience immediately after the incident.
	*HBO Commentator [[Emanuel Steward]] said he would rule the bout a 'No-~~Contest~~'.		*HBO Commentator [[Emanuel Steward]] said he would rule the bout a 'no-contest'.
	*HBO Commentator [[Harold Lederman]] appeared live after the bout, and stated the rules in California within four rounds call for a No-~~Decision~~ (or No-~~Contest~~) when a bout ends for a reason other than a punch, explaining referee Pat Russell could not award a TKO by the rules of the California State Athletic Commission, noting a TKO did not apply in this circumstance. He also said "But we don't vote."		*HBO Commentator [[Harold Lederman]] appeared live after the bout, and stated that the rules in California within four rounds call for a no-decision (or no-contest) when a bout ends for a reason other than a punch, explaining referee Pat Russell could not award a TKO by the rules of the California State Athletic Commission, noting a TKO did not apply in this circumstance. He also said, "But we don't vote."
	*[[Chad Dawson]] stated after the bout in the post fight interview he intended to pursue a rematch with [[Jean Pascal]] and indicated disappointment with Hopkins. "Bernard initiated contact. If they strip the title away (on appeal), I'm not going to fight a rematch. I waited five years for the opportunity to fight Bernard. All he did was punch and hold. He was looking for a way out. He didn't want to fight me."		*[[Chad Dawson]] stated after the bout in the post-fight interview that he intended to pursue a rematch with [[Jean Pascal]] and indicated disappointment with Hopkins. "Bernard initiated contact. If they strip the title away (on appeal), I'm not going to fight a rematch. I waited five years for the opportunity to fight Bernard. All he did was punch and hold. He was looking for a way out. He didn't want to fight me."
	*The bout ~~result~~ was appealed by Hopkins ~~to overturn the outcome~~ with the California State Athletic Commission based on medical evidence presented. The appeal hearing is scheduled for December 13. Dr. Sam Thurber of California Medical Hospital in Los Angeles x-rayed and examined Hopkins and ~~dignosed~~ a separation of the left acromioclavicular (A-C) joint. [http://www.phillyburbs.com/sports/boxing/examination-reveals-hopkins-injury/article_9bb25916-74a1-57eb-8832-25cbba048587.html] Hopkins stated later he would not retire, noting "I am still the champion." [http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/story/_/id/7116037/bernard-hopkins-says-retire]		*The bout's outcome was appealed by Hopkins with the California State Athletic Commission based on medical evidence presented by his lawyers. The appeal hearing was scheduled for December 13, 2011. Dr. Sam Thurber of California Medical Hospital in Los Angeles, x-rayed and examined Hopkins, and diagnosed a separation of the left acromioclavicular (A-C) joint.[http://www.phillyburbs.com/sports/boxing/examination-reveals-hopkins-injury/article_9bb25916-74a1-57eb-8832-25cbba048587.html] Hopkins stated later that he would not retire, noting, "I am still the champion."[http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/story/_/id/7116037/bernard-hopkins-says-retire]
	* Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer protested. "That kind of behavior (by Dawson) is not boxing. You are not allowed to pick people up and throw them to the ground. That's not how you win titles. That's not in the rule book." Esquire Magazine writer Cal Fussman noted "If you can win a boxing match simply by body slamming your opponent, it's not boxing, it's MMA." [http://espn.go.com/espn/commentary/story/_/id/7114640/chad-dawson-bernard-hopkins-fight-ruled-no-contest]		*Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer protested, "That kind of behavior (by Dawson) is not boxing. You are not allowed to pick people up and throw them to the ground. That's not how you win titles. That's not in the rule book." Esquire Magazine writer Cal Fussman noted, "If you can win a boxing match simply by body slamming your opponent, it's not boxing, it's MMA."[http://espn.go.com/espn/commentary/story/_/id/7114640/chad-dawson-bernard-hopkins-fight-ruled-no-contest]
	*Over four months after losing on a TKO 7 to [[Javier Mora]] in a 2006 bout in California, heavyweight [[Kirk Johnson]] won an appeal and had the outcome of the bout changed to a 'No-Contest 7' by the California State Athletic Commission as his foot was stepped on and he suffered a dislocated knee. The injury to Johnson in the ring was not caused by a punch, resulting in a situation and appeal highly similar to the ending in Hopkins-Dawson. Note the time factor by the commission before official reversal in Johnson's case. Due to the knee injury in the ring, Johnson did not fight again till 2010.
	*Celebrity champions at ringside for this important bout included [[Oscar De La Hoya]], [[Amir Khan]], [[Erik Morales]], and [[Manny Pacquiao]].		*Celebrity champions at ringside for this important bout included [[Oscar De La Hoya]], [[Amir Khan]], [[Erik Morales]], and [[Manny Pacquiao]].
	*The HBO ~~Prefight~~ show included footage of [[Bernard Hopkins]] ~~body and~~ head ~~encased~~ in a strange purple plaster cast goo, to be used later to create a 'Ripley's Believe It or Not' statue likeness of ~~B-Hop~~.		*The HBO pre-fight show included footage of [[Bernard Hopkins]] encased head-to-toe in a strange purple plaster cast goo, which was to be used later to create a "Ripley's Believe It or Not" statue likeness of Hopkins.
	*Bernard Hopkins's purse was $1 million, Chad Dawson's purse was $800,000. [http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn/status/125350181385408512]		*Bernard Hopkins's purse was $1 million, Chad Dawson's purse was $800,000.[http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn/status/125350181385408512]
	*In a bout seen after Hopkins-Dawson (due to the short ending of bout) videotaped earlier, 52 year old [[Dewey Bozella]], the Light Heavyweight champion of Sing-Sing Prison, won a four round decision over Larry Hopkins (confusing but no relation to Bernard) in his professional debut. Bozella served 26 years in Sing-Sing Prison for a murder he did not commit and was later exonerated. [[Bernard Hopkins]] made Bozella's dream of realizing his first professional fight come true. Bozella got a call wishing him good luck before the bout from President Barack Obama. Amazingly, Bozella was in far superior physical condition than his 30 year old foe. "Never give up" noted Bozella of his dream of having a professional bout, and who now intends to become a boxing trainer working with troubled youth.		*On October 20, 2011, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously declared the bout a TD2 due to WBC rules. Therefore, Bernard Hopkins remains the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion.
	*On October 20, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously declared the bout a ~~Technical Draw~~ due to WBC rules. Therefore, Bernard Hopkins remains the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion.
	*Boxing publication [[Ring Magazine\|The Ring]] will continue to recognize Bernard Hopkins as their Light Heavyweight World Champion until the California State Athletic Commission's final ruling of the bout.
	*On December 13, 2011, the California State Athletic Commission changed the result from a TKO for Dawson to a no-contest. Referee Pat Russell testified that the no-contest call was appropriate.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/12/california-commission-calls-hopkins-dawson-fight-a-no-contest-.html]		*On December 13, 2011, the California State Athletic Commission changed the result from a TKO for Dawson to a no-contest. Referee Pat Russell testified that the no-contest call was appropriate.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/12/california-commission-calls-hopkins-dawson-fight-a-no-contest-.html]

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	~~==WBC Overturns Result, California Athletic Commission Hearing Pending==~~

	* On October 20, 2011, the World Boxing Council Board of Governors ruled Chad Dawson intentionally pushed or threw Bernard Hopkins off his body and out of the ropes, and reversed the result to a No Decision 2, returning the Light Heavyweight title to Hopkins. The California State Athletic Commission will meet to rule on their version of the Hopkins appeal on December 13, 2011. "I've still got my left arm in a sling and I'm on 500 milligrams of Motrin. I'm looking to begin rehab in four weeks, I get the result of another MRI and hopefully it'll be the bone which is injured, not the tissue. No rematch, Chad wanted to get out of the fight." stated Hopkins in a telephone interview. According to Dawson "The WBC wasn't in the ring, they don't know what's going on. What they did (the WBC) was wrong. I did push Bernard off me but there was no force behind it. Hopkins never once indicated he wanted to continue. Yeah (to a rematch) cause I know what'll happen. He's gonna get hurt. Watch the HBO tape and see the truth. He jumped off the bench like 'nothing happened' when he heard the decision. A guy that was hurt with a dislocated shoulder would be in excruciating pain. C'mon." The Hopkins camp, which includes the lawyers of Golden Boy Promotions, is attempting to expedite the hearing. Hopkins is shooting for a disqualification by intentional foul, but boxing experts have noted California's boxing rules would only overturn the seemingly accidental result to a no-contest. Experts also noted Nevada has instant replay for to review a boxing fight related injury, but California does not currently have instant replay available to the referee.

	~~Reference: Bernard Hopkins Gets Title Back [[http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7128840/bernard-hopkins-gets-title-back-decision-overturned-technical-draw]]~~

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	*In a bout seen after Hopkins-Dawson (due to the short ending of bout) videotaped earlier, 52 year old [[Dewey Bozella]], the Light Heavyweight champion of Sing-Sing Prison, won a four round decision over Larry Hopkins (confusing but no relation to Bernard) in his professional debut. Bozella served 26 years in Sing-Sing Prison for a murder he did not commit and was later exonerated. [[Bernard Hopkins]] made Bozella's dream of realizing his first professional fight come true. Bozella got a call wishing him good luck before the bout from President Barack Obama. Amazingly, Bozella was in far superior physical condition than his 30 year old foe. "Never give up" noted Bozella of his dream of having a professional bout, and who now intends to become a boxing trainer working with troubled youth.		*In a bout seen after Hopkins-Dawson (due to the short ending of bout) videotaped earlier, 52 year old [[Dewey Bozella]], the Light Heavyweight champion of Sing-Sing Prison, won a four round decision over Larry Hopkins (confusing but no relation to Bernard) in his professional debut. Bozella served 26 years in Sing-Sing Prison for a murder he did not commit and was later exonerated. [[Bernard Hopkins]] made Bozella's dream of realizing his first professional fight come true. Bozella got a call wishing him good luck before the bout from President Barack Obama. Amazingly, Bozella was in far superior physical condition than his 30 year old foe. "Never give up" noted Bozella of his dream of having a professional bout, and who now intends to become a boxing trainer working with troubled youth.
	*On October 20, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously declared the bout a Technical Draw due to WBC rules. Therefore, Bernard Hopkins remains the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion.		*On October 20, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously declared the bout a Technical Draw due to WBC rules. Therefore, Bernard Hopkins remains the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion.
	*Boxing publication [[The Ring]] will continue to recognize Bernard Hopkins as their Light Heavyweight World Champion until the California State Athletic Commission's final ruling of the bout.		*Boxing publication [[Ring Magazine\|The Ring]] will continue to recognize Bernard Hopkins as their Light Heavyweight World Champion until the California State Athletic Commission's final ruling of the bout.
			*On December 13, 2011, the California State Athletic Commission changed the result from a TKO for Dawson to a no-contest. Referee Pat Russell testified that the no-contest call was appropriate.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/12/california-commission-calls-hopkins-dawson-fight-a-no-contest-.html]

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	==WBC Overturns Result, California Athletic Commission Hearing Pending==		==WBC Overturns Result, California Athletic Commission Hearing Pending==

	* On October 20, 2011, the World Boxing Council Board of Governors ruled Chad Dawson intentionally pushed or threw Bernard Hopkins off his body and out of the ropes, and reversed the result to a No Decision 2, returning the Light Heavyweight title to Hopkins. The California State Athletic Commission will meet to rule on their version of the Hopkins appeal on December 13, 2011. "I've still got my left arm in a sling and I'm on 500 milligrams of Motrin. I'm looking to begin rehab in four weeks, I get the result of another MRI and hopefully it'll be the bone which is injured, not the tissue. No rematch, Chad wanted to get out of the fight." stated Hopkins in a telephone interview. According to Dawson "The WBC wasn't in the ring, they don't know what's going on. What they did (the WBC) was wrong. I did push Bernard off me but there was no force behind it. Hopkins never once indicated he wanted to continue. Yeah (to a rematch) cause I know what'll happen. He's gonna get hurt. Watch the HBO tape and see the truth. He jumped off the bench like 'nothing happened' when he heard the decision. A guy that was hurt with a dislocated shoulder would be in excruciating pain. C'mon." The Hopkins camp, which includes the lawyers of Golden Boy Promotions, is attempting to expedite the hearing. Hopkins is shooting for a disqualification by intentional foul, but ~~the~~ California rules would only overturn the ~~now WBC ruled~~ accidental result to a no-contest. Experts noted Nevada has instant replay for a fight related injury, but California does not currently have instant replay available to the referee.		* On October 20, 2011, the World Boxing Council Board of Governors ruled Chad Dawson intentionally pushed or threw Bernard Hopkins off his body and out of the ropes, and reversed the result to a No Decision 2, returning the Light Heavyweight title to Hopkins. The California State Athletic Commission will meet to rule on their version of the Hopkins appeal on December 13, 2011. "I've still got my left arm in a sling and I'm on 500 milligrams of Motrin. I'm looking to begin rehab in four weeks, I get the result of another MRI and hopefully it'll be the bone which is injured, not the tissue. No rematch, Chad wanted to get out of the fight." stated Hopkins in a telephone interview. According to Dawson "The WBC wasn't in the ring, they don't know what's going on. What they did (the WBC) was wrong. I did push Bernard off me but there was no force behind it. Hopkins never once indicated he wanted to continue. Yeah (to a rematch) cause I know what'll happen. He's gonna get hurt. Watch the HBO tape and see the truth. He jumped off the bench like 'nothing happened' when he heard the decision. A guy that was hurt with a dislocated shoulder would be in excruciating pain. C'mon." The Hopkins camp, which includes the lawyers of Golden Boy Promotions, is attempting to expedite the hearing. Hopkins is shooting for a disqualification by intentional foul, but boxing experts have noted California's boxing rules would only overturn the seemingly accidental result to a no-contest. Experts also noted Nevada has instant replay for to review a boxing fight related injury, but California does not currently have instant replay available to the referee.

	Reference: Bernard Hopkins Gets Title Back [[http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7128840/bernard-hopkins-gets-title-back-decision-overturned-technical-draw]]		Reference: Bernard Hopkins Gets Title Back [[http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7128840/bernard-hopkins-gets-title-back-decision-overturned-technical-draw]]