Bernard Hopkins vs Carl Daniels
On February 2, 2002, Bernard Hopkins (40-2-1, 29 KOs), the undisputed middleweight world champion, holding the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, and The Ring belts, defends his undisputed championship against former world champion Carl Daniels (47-3-1, 30 KOs).
Hopkins vs Daniels Stats
Bernard Hopkins is coming in to the fight on a 14-fight win streak with a 67% KO rate; his last fight was a 12th round TKO victory over Félix Trinidad, 4 months and 4 days ago. Carl Daniels is on a 5-fight win streak with a 58% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Brian Barbosa, 1 year, 1 month, and 4 days ago.
Hopkins vs Daniels Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Bernard Hopkins at 99-1 winning odds. Carl Daniels really doesn't have much to present against Hopkins.
Hopkins vs Daniels Result
The challenger refused to continue the fight in the 10th round, and Bernard Hopkins is crowned the new middleweight world champion. Hopkins improves his record to 41-2-1 (30 KOs), while Daniels adds a loss to his record at 47-4-1.