The 42-year old American Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins gained another stunning victory in the twilight of his career, via a unanimous decision win over his fellow American Ronald “Winky” Wright in their 170-pound light heavyweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday.

In the bout’s second round, Hopkins landed his biggest blow when he opened a gash over Wright’s left eye with a head-butt. Hopkins spent the night picking at Wright’s open cut while the latter scrambled and counterpunched.

The punch statistics were nearly as even as the fight. Hopkins landed 152 of his 640 punches, and Wright landed 167 of his 618 blows. Judges Glenn Trowbridge and Dave Moretti scored it 117-111 for Hopkins, and Glenn Hamada scored it 116-112. The Associated Press gave it to Hopkins, 115-113.

Source: www.iht.com