Books mentioned
The Art of War
Mentioned by Bernard Hopkins · at 01:43:21 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Former middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins joins to discuss his transition from fighter to promoter, his time in prison, and the corrupt business side of boxing. He cites Sun Tzu's The Art of War as a guiding influence. They also analyze the changing boxing landscape, including the rise of streaming and debates over fighters like Francis Ngannou.
What they talked about
- Transition from fighter to promoter
- Early career and prison experience
- Fight preparation and mental warfare
- Bernard Hopkins vs. Felix Trinidad
- Boxing politics and lack of regulation
- Training methods with Mackie Shilstone
- Longevity and discipline in boxing
- Current state of boxing and streaming future
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