Bernard Hopkins is tended to by Dr. Tony Hicks, right, after he was pushed out of the ring by Chad Dawson. Photo / AP
Bernard Hopkins was stopped for the first time in his career in bizarre fashion today, unable to continue in the WBC light heavyweight title fight after Chad Dawson lifted him and tossed him to the canvas late in the second round.
Dawson (31-1, 18 KOs) claimed the belt from the 46-year-old Hopkins (52-6-3) after referee Pat Russell's contentious decision that Dawson hadn't fouled Hopkins.
When Hopkins leaned over the crouching Dawson after throwing an overhand right, Dawson lifted Hopkins off his feet before shrugging him onto the canvas. Hopkins landed roughly on his left shoulder.
Hopkins immediately clutched his left shoulder and grimaced in pain, unable to continue. Dawson angrily taunted Hopkins and climbed on the ropes.
- AP
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