Bernard Hopkins Biography: Age, Wife, Career, Height, Net Worth, World Titles, Records, Movies

Bernard Humphrey Hopkins Jr. also known as Bernard Hopkins is a legendary American former professional boxer, world champion in two weight classes, promoter, and one of the most disciplined athletes in boxing history known for his exceptional longevity, defensive mastery, and remarkable comeback from a troubled youth to becoming the oldest world champion in boxing history.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Bernard Humphrey Hopkins Jr.
• Stage Name: Bernard Hopkins
• Born: January 15, 1965
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Occupation: Former Professional Boxer, Promoter, Actor
• Height: 185 cm
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Bernard Hopkins Sr. and Shirley Hopkins
• Siblings: Seven
• Spouse: Jeanette Hopkins
• Children: Latrice Hopkins
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $40 million USD

Early Life and Education

Bernard Humphrey Hopkins Jr. was born on January 15, 1965, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He was brought up by his parents Bernard Hopkins Sr. and Shirley Hopkins in the tough Raymond Rosen housing project.

He grew up with seven siblings in a challenging environment. As a teenager, he turned to street crime and at age 17 was convicted of armed robbery, serving 56 months in prison.

While incarcerated, he discovered boxing, earned his General Equivalency Degree, converted to Islam, and turned his life around. Upon release in 1988 on parole, he maintained a clean record and began his professional boxing career.

Career

Bernard Hopkins began his professional boxing career on October 11, 1988, after losing his debut but then winning 22 consecutive fights. He captured the vacant IBF middleweight title in 1995 by knocking out Segundo Mercado.

Known for his defensive mastery, discipline, and longevity, he defended the IBF title a record 20 times.

In 2001, he unified the middleweight division by defeating Keith Holmes and Félix Trinidad, becoming the undisputed champion and earning Fighter of the Year honors. He broke Carlos Monzón’s record with his defenses and later moved up to light heavyweight, where he became the oldest world champion in history at age 46 by defeating Jean Pascal in 2011 for the WBC title.

He further claimed the IBF light heavyweight title at age 48 and the WBA title at age 49, unifying belts in the process. Hopkins retired in 2016 after 67 fights with a record of 55 wins (32 by KO), 8 losses, and 2 draws.

Post-retirement, he became a promoter with Golden Boy Promotions and appeared in films. His career is defined by resilience, turning from prison to unifying world titles and setting age records.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bhopdaalien

Personal Life

Bernard Hopkins is married and currently in a long-term happy relationship with his wife Jeanette Hopkins, whom he married in 1993. No past relationships are publicly known. They have one daughter Latrice Hopkins. He is 61 years old. His height is 185 cm.

Net Worth

Bernard Hopkins’s net worth is estimated at $40 million USD. His income primarily comes from his professional boxing career earnings from title fights and pay-per-view bouts; promotional work with Golden Boy Promotions; endorsements; investments; acting roles; and speaking engagements.