High Five: Bernard Hopkins' Favorite Fights

As the Executioner prepares to take on Roy Jones Jr. this weekend, he reflects on his most memorable bouts.

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When you're 45 and a dude grabs your wife's ass, it's probably better to act like it didn't happen—more often than not, you'll get a black eye and have to pretend to co-workers like you got elbowed while playing basketball. Then there's Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins, who at 45 is preparing for another big fight this Saturday: a rematch with Roy Jones Jr. that's been 16 years in the making. The Philadelphia native has taken on all comers during a distinguished career that has included a record 20 consecutive middleweight title defenses and wins over Oscar De La Hoya, Felix Trinidad, Antonio Tarver, Jermain Taylor, and most recently, Kelly Pavlik.

Hopkins' fight with Jones will be an opportunity to avenge one of only five losses in 55 fights. Complex caught up with Hopkins to talk about the most memorable bouts of his career. Take a look at these highlights...

Bernard Hopkins Wins Unanimous Decision Over Kelly Pavlik, October 18, 2010
Bernard says: He is 17 years my junior, but I beat him in every round, and made it look easy at age 43.

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