Bernard Hopkins vs Howard Eastman
On February 19, 2005, Bernard Hopkins (45-2-1, 32 KOs), the undisputed middleweight world champion, holding the WBA (Undisputed), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring belts, defends his undisputed championship against British challenger, Howard Eastman (40-1, 35 KOs).
Hopkins vs Eastman Stats
Bernard Hopkins is coming in to the fight on a 19-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate; his last fight was a 9th round KO victory over Óscar de la Hoya, 5 months and 1 day ago. Howard Eastman is on a 8-fight win streak with a 85% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision win over Jerry Elliott, 4 months and 26 days ago.
Hopkins vs Eastman Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Bernard Hopkins at 99-1 winning odds. Howard Eastman really doesn't have much to present against Hopkins.
Hopkins vs Eastman Result
Bernard Hopkins defeated Howard Eastman via unanimous decision and successfully defended his WBA (Undisputed), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring middleweight titles. Hopkins improves his record to 46-2-1, while Eastman adds a loss to his record at 40-2.