Hopkins old-schools Pavlik in a rout

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Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik lost to Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins by unanimous decision in a 12-round bout Saturday October 18, 2008 in Atlantic City. Photos by William D. Lewis.

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Round 12:

It's over. Hopkins was the better fighter from the start. Pavlik will have to learn from this old-schooling.

Rounds 10 and 11:

Hopkins is 17 years older, but he's the fresher fighter after 10 rounds. He's dictated the fight throughout and every time Pavlik throws something good, Hopkins counters with something better.

No change in the 11th. Pavlik is just trying to hang on for a losing decision and avoid getting knocked out. ...

Rounds 7-9:

More of the same in the seventh. Hopkins looks faster, savvier and sharper. Pavlik doesn't look strong at this weight. Hopkins is throwing combinations and hurting Pavlik. He actually wound up and h it Pavlik with a right at one point. He's got no energy and right now, he might ...

Rounds 4-6

Hopkins has really shown good defense through the fight so far. He's got Pavlik's timing messed up and Pavlik has punched air on a few occasions. He needs to dictate the pace more and be more physical. Hopkins is dictating the fight so far. I got him leading Pavik 4-0, ...

Thoughts through three rounds

The fight began at 11:40. Both fighters were reluctant to engage at first, feeling each other out. Things got a little spicier in the latter part of the first round, but neither fighter had much of an advantage.

The second round was more intense. Hopkins landed a few nice punches and ...