On April 28, 2012, Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KOs), the light-heavyweight WBC and The Ring champion, defends his titles against former world champion Chad Dawson (30-1, 17 KOs).
Bernard Hopkins is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 54% KO rate; his last fight was a 2nd round TKO loss to Dawson, 6 months and 13 days ago. Chad Dawson is on a 1-fight win streak with a 54% KO rate, with his last fight being a 2nd round TKO loss to Hopkins, 6 months and 13 days ago.
The winning odds are at 88-12 in favor of Chad Dawson. Bernard Hopkins may have moments of brilliance during the fight but it won't be enough for him to get the victory.
Chad Dawson defeated Bernard Hopkins via majority decision in the rematch and wins the WBC and The Ring titles. Dawson improves his record to 31-1, while Hopkins adds a loss to his record at 52-6-2.