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Bernard Hopkins (1965 – )

Nickname: “The Executioner” / “B-Hop”
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Weight Class: Middleweight / Light Heavyweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 55 – 8 – 2 (32 KOs)
Years Active: 1988 – 2016

Biography
Bernard Hopkins rose from Philadelphia hardship to become the longest-reigning middleweight champion (20 defenses) and the oldest world champion in history at 49. Known for discipline, craft, and mental warfare, he defined an era of longevity and intelligence.

In the Hobby
Hopkins’s rookie cards captured boxing’s ’90s revival and American regional production boom.

Rookie & Early Issues
1995 Brown’s Boxing (USA): true rookie card.
2001 Ringside Revival (USA): first mainstream release.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1995 Brown’s Boxing
Rookie Year: 1995
Recent Notable Sales: 1995 Brown’s (PSA 10) — $1,850 (2024)

Legacy
“The Executioner” redefined longevity and discipline. His 1995 Brown’s rookie embodies the Philadelphia fighting spirit and modern excellence.

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