Bernard Hopkins will be back July 13 facing Karo Murat, and says something big is in the works.
1,704 views · Published 18 May 2013 · 4:42 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: Boxing Channel · 2013 · Sports
Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins talks about the Peterson-Matthysse fight, says he considers it a "pick'em" , and he tells us about his next fight that is planned for July 13 when he will have to defend his title in a mandatory fight and he says he will continue to school the youngsters. Continuing to break his own records, IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins will become the oldest fighter in history to make his initial title defense when he faces number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender Karo Murat on Saturday, July 13 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. July 13 will mark Hopkins' second time fighting in Brooklyn's new arena following his stellar win over Tavoris Cloud at Barclays Center in March.Hopkins vs. Murat, a 12-round bout for Hopkins' IBF Light Heavyweight World Championship taking place Saturday, July 13 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T.
