On this day in history, Bernard Hopkins defeats Simon Brown

January 31st, 1998

On this day in history, Bernard Hopkins defeats Simon Brown by TKO in round 6.

Bernard Hopkins debuted as pro in 1988 and retired in 2016. During his brilliant career he conquered the middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight world crowns.

Also, at 48, Hopkins beat Tavoris Cloud to break his own record as the oldest world champion in boxing history.