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At 48, Bernard Hopkins is thinking legacy instead of retirement. And his goal of becoming a champion again is pushing him to keep making history. Dan Rafael » Michael Woods » Arreola on card »
Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Getty ImagesAt 48, Bernard Hopkins is thinking legacy instead of retirement. And his goal of becoming a champion again is pushing him to keep making history. Dan Rafael » Michael Woods » Arreola on card »
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