On March 9, 2013, Tavoris Cloud (24-0, 19 KOs), the light-heavyweight IBF champion, defends his title against former world champion Bernard Hopkins (52-6-2, 32 KOs).
Tavoris Cloud is coming in to the fight on a 24-fight win streak with a 79% KO rate; his last fight was a split decision win over Gabriel Campillo, 1 year and 19 days ago. Bernard Hopkins is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 53% KO rate, with his last fight being a majority decision loss to Chad Dawson, 10 months and 9 days ago.
The winning odds are at 82.9-17.1 in favor of Bernard Hopkins. Tavoris Cloud is going to look good in the fight but he won't be able to do enough to win. Hopkins should win this fight.
Bernard Hopkins defeated Tavoris Cloud via unanimous decision and wins the IBF title. Hopkins improves his record to 53-6-2, while Cloud adds a loss to his record at 24-1.