Editing Bernard Hopkins (section)

== Unprecedented Longevity ==

Hopkins's light heavyweight career produced achievements that no previous boxer had matched at comparable ages. His 2011 victory over Jean Pascal made him, at 46, the oldest boxer to win a major world title. His 2014 win over Beibut Shumenov extended the record to age 49, an achievement that seemed impossible given boxing's physical demands and the sport's typical career trajectories.<ref name="rafael"/>

His business acumen, which included becoming a partner in Golden Boy Promotions, demonstrated understanding that fighting was business as much as sport. The ownership stake he acquired, rare among boxers, provided income and influence beyond what purses alone could generate. This business dimension extended his relevance beyond his fighting career, positioning him as an industry figure rather than merely a former champion.<ref name="hauser"/>