Bernard Hopkins vs. Jermain Taylor, July 16, 2005: HBO Pay-Per-View

Taylor Ends Hopkins' Reign

Jermain Taylor stood toe-to-toe with Bernard Hopkins for twelve rounds and claimed the middleweight title from the long-reigning champ via split decision, ending Hopkins' run of 20 successful defenses.

• Gas Station Roots to Glory: Taylor Knows Fights

Behind-the-Scenes Photos from Hopkins and Taylor
Check out "The Executioner" at a Florida Marlins game and go inside training camp with champ Bernard Hopkins and challenge Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor. Check Out the Gallery

Jim Lampley's Analysis
Who has the edge in the showdown between the old-lion Hopkins and the young-lion Taylor? HBO's Jim Lampley breaks down the fighters and tells you who will take home the belt.

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Bernard Hopkins
Undisputed Middleweight Champ
Record: 46-2-1, 32 KOs

• Tale of the Tape
• Career Results

Jermain Taylor
Challenger
Record: 23-0-0, 17 KOs

• Tale of the Tape
• Career Results