Bernard Hopkins: Growing up with lambs and wolves
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7 жыл бұрынBernard Hopkins talks about his rough upbringing in Philadelphia - surrounded by drugs and alcohol - and why he decided to steer his life towards violence and crime. Hopkins later addresses the pride his late parents must feel as he’s funding his family’s college educations and breaking the cycle of poverty.
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@Tusc9969 3 жыл бұрын
This man survived the streets and came out of prison in his 20s and is net worth 45 million today. That's inspirational. One has to wonder when will the life of Bernard Hopkins, now honorary doctorate recipient, receive the Hollywood biopic treatment. ... His astonishing journey from street thug to inmate to world champion AND oldest world champion to promoter and now, honorary PhD is one of the finest testaments to the power of the human mind and spirit.
@maxmart90210 7 жыл бұрын
never underestimate the power of discipline, motivation and high inner drive in a hungry individual... that's the concoction legends like b-hop are made of...
@mauricedavis1740 4 жыл бұрын
honestly, when you really think about it, those three things you mentioned are literally the only thing that separates legends from ordinary people..
@huracan200173 6 жыл бұрын
After watching this video, I would say B-Hop is my favorite boxer. Yeah, Roy Jones was better, Floyd was better, a lot of them were. But this guy understood life from a very early age. He knew boxing was a TOOL, a resource to get him and his family where he couldn't be otherwise. This comes to show that one thing is education, and another very different one is WISDOM. Bernard might lack the first, but he surely has a lot of WISDOM. #Respect
@havoso 3 жыл бұрын
How is Roy Jones. Better he fought bums, Floyd mayweather never faced the people b hop fought
@CHRISTIANNWO 2 жыл бұрын
Roy was better, but Floyd? Floyd fought Ricky Hatton.
@huracan200173 2 жыл бұрын
@@havoso Roy was a better boxer, hands down. No contest. And I love B-Hop, but they're in a totally different ballpark
@sugs1191 Жыл бұрын
@@CHRISTIANNWO Floyd fought great fighters btw.
@CHRISTIANNWO Жыл бұрын
@@sugs1191 he rarely fought guys when they were at their best. Here's a list of who I can think of quickly: Maidana, Guerrero, Judah, Corley, Castillo, Corrales. I think Castillo is Floyd's best win.
@schloergrape5191 7 жыл бұрын
This is a great guy.
@silverbackanimal7215 4 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest fighters from my generation
@poloregal 7 жыл бұрын
This the best one. This is crazy this got so low views
@leonardcharles59 4 жыл бұрын
Hopkins says some beautiful (and very painful) things in the interview that only people who have struggled for long,long periods of time can truly relate to .
@ivanpardo1752 5 жыл бұрын
This guy is amazing, so clear and disciplined, I loved how he realized that education in his family will break the cicle of poverty
@MexlycanFilmico 6 жыл бұрын
How about a movie with Bernard Hopkins and Densel Washington together.
@mikehenry4738 4 жыл бұрын
Always love B-Hop interviews, very measured and insightful, a graduate of the sidewalk university
@rodrigomartinez1908 5 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Bernard is a great person . Helping his family members go to college. Like his discipline. Not drinking and eating healthy.
@maxdre 5 жыл бұрын
Chills. This man just changed a generational cycle within his family.
@mikedlc9766 7 жыл бұрын
you sir just need a cape you saved your family Mr. Hopkins
@brianpeksa2192 6 жыл бұрын
In "Blood Meridian" Judge Holden is asked how to raise children and he says to his captive audience "...throw them in with wolves..." When a man says that's nonsense, Holden says, '"Wolves cull their own.'" I didn't apply that to my family until I was older, but it is a perfect sentiment for those of us who have brutal families. Once I was culled from the pack, joined the military and came back on my first leave, I was an alpha and didn't need those mfers anymore. I didn't have the means to help my siblings, but then their experience was markedly different from my own. Point being: if your family is shit, be your own man. Don't wait to be cast aside; just go your own way.
@Nahnie-jb8wo 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! You made a powerful statement. I'm going through a separation and learning to be my own woman again. Thank you for sharing that.
@TheAlmightyClipse 4 жыл бұрын
Realest comment I've seen here
@atifmir7409 6 жыл бұрын
An inspiration for anyone. He managed to reverse his life and became a success, not the money but as a human being. Being responsible of changing the lives of his nephews and nieces is a noble action indeed.
@a-rockmonster4415 4 жыл бұрын
Nothing but respect for this guy !!
@AGTsakumis 4 жыл бұрын
God bless you and your entire family, Bernard. You are a credit to society. May you love to 100 and I aspire people for everyday of the rest of your life.
@dimmykarras9287 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing short of a hero. Way beyond sport.
@zonko0488 5 жыл бұрын
I salute Bernard for the work he does for his family great guy....
@1p4p_akqb99 7 жыл бұрын
The definition of a great fighter.
@JOHNROBERTCRUZ 5 жыл бұрын
BERNARD HOPKINS - One of the greatest boxer fighters of all time. In one way he is,THE GREATEST...Why?... Who else fought competitIvely at such a high level for MORE THAN ONE ERA?! Also...Great interview....Beautiful story of accomplishment and helping his family....The people who clicked dislike for this video should be ashamed of themselves...
@chillbill4447 7 жыл бұрын
Who the hell disliked the video ?! Great interview
@bigarj2 4 жыл бұрын
Fully agreed.
@DiddyKatt 4 жыл бұрын
Just a few pep's that bet against him.
@jayrudadamaga4709 3 жыл бұрын
Kelly pavlic
@felixrodrigues1157 7 жыл бұрын
Now I understand why he's so strict about his diet and drinking. Having witness the downfall of both parents for mismanaging both. Also I consider that a great philanthropic work. Being that uncle that sees the family trough. Blood thicker than water.
@laidback20 4 жыл бұрын
You think about those boxers that made a ton of money and died or have nil to show for all of their hard work. Hopkins was a wolf that turned around to help the lambs in his family. A great moral victory to him in that he turned around the wolf/lion outcome in his life. The wolf had become the protector over the lambs. Great job and you have certainly inched higher on my list of noteworthy fighters. Salute
@joshuawellwerts2078 3 ай бұрын
Much respect did what he did to uplift this family
@mikalmoore101 Жыл бұрын
B-Hop the Man much love and respect ✊🏽 🦾🦾Go Upt !!
@123prestolee 6 жыл бұрын
Truly inspirational - thank you.
@melvintate8186 4 жыл бұрын
Nothing but respect and love for this great fighter!!
@persevere344 4 жыл бұрын
Love this guy so down to earth
@bigarj2 4 жыл бұрын
This is absolute GOLD!
@tomasmuller5702 6 жыл бұрын
this interview is so good !!!!!!!!
@danielsanchez7457 5 жыл бұрын
very inspiring, thank you for sharing B-Hop.
@francismuiruri9064 5 жыл бұрын
A great person i concur.
@karateman2180 4 жыл бұрын
I love what this man says is important to him, putting nieces and nephews through college............that is beautiful.
@wolftmfg 6 жыл бұрын
Respect Mr. Hopkins
@robr4596 3 жыл бұрын
good man, and great boxer. I'm proud to see people change their lives to the positive, and get out of the grungy lifestyle.
@cassk9999 4 жыл бұрын
He's a role model
@TheSoufiane 7 жыл бұрын
What a inspirational man!
@yacinemerabti7892 5 жыл бұрын
What a great guy, I respect him more now.
@marsuini 4 жыл бұрын
Very Powerful
@rodneygarrett6273 5 жыл бұрын
Insightful brother.
@timthechampmanimtellingu5373 4 жыл бұрын
Good job bro.🎉🎊.made it up out here this city's rough place
@kylestewart708 5 жыл бұрын
Respect to this man...he definitely made something of himself while being In his situation. ✊🏾
@FitterfasterukCoUk 7 жыл бұрын
what a inspiration he is!
@holyfieldism 4 жыл бұрын
Inspiration this man is
@uyangapurevsuren4889 4 жыл бұрын
A real man, B Hop!
@Garfield0123 4 жыл бұрын
Hopkins is inspiring!
@user-qs7wx5sc5z 4 жыл бұрын
“Changing a cycle” ~ BH
@truthbtold7997 4 жыл бұрын
Great analogy of lambs and wolves I’ve always been a lamb and did try to cross over to the wolves side but that was a mistake 🙀
@Pulsonar 4 жыл бұрын
I like Prof Hopkins lecture format, the student Bensinger really should be taking more notes.
@dorianwright6854 7 жыл бұрын
deep
@MaybackMusicGroup1 5 жыл бұрын
B . Hop is legendary. Glad he made it out Ghetto, drugs ect.. Respect.
@santanah.6897 4 жыл бұрын
💯✊
@jraw7540 4 жыл бұрын
100 love. Wow
@yoyoholck 7 жыл бұрын
coolest glasses ive seen.
@TMBaugh Жыл бұрын
How does the red line on his glasses' lens not drive him frigging crazy?
@RikiRouseScott Жыл бұрын
As a guy that wear glasses it would have drove me insane lol
@kc1973able 7 жыл бұрын
Who the hell is this Interviewer ?? Where did they get him from, JAY-SUS!!
@whayes8084 7 жыл бұрын
How does this guy get these interviews? He's monied or something?
@ivanduvok 7 жыл бұрын
hahaha@monied I love it!!
@justingrant4860 7 жыл бұрын
what is the orange line on his glasses? would def annoy me
@Brandon-co8fs 5 жыл бұрын
what an interesting guy
5 жыл бұрын
So the question becomes, what is the defining quality of agelessness? The sheer desire to compete-whether rational or not-or is it based on those who continue to fight and achieve some level of success? And at what age does a fighter transition into the period of his career when his deeds in the ring characterize him as ageless?
@michaelmcneal6222 4 жыл бұрын
I loved bhop as a kid. And I still do. I'm only 29 and fuck I'd love to fight again
@shekinahhopkinsfaulkner4255 5 жыл бұрын
Thankful I'm a lamb!!!
@RKG-jc2bq 4 жыл бұрын
Love Bernard sometimes and hate Bernard sometimes. But gotta respect him paying tuition for relatives "if" they do what they are supposed to do. No loans or scholarships but paid tuition.
@margaretcronin5581 7 жыл бұрын
i wish he hadnt taken that last fight cos he didnnt need to do it hell always b remembered as a proper legend but that last fight was hard to watch cos his legs had gone and its not what he shud av had has is last fight
@2000toinfinity 7 жыл бұрын
Being inactive for two years at his age will let father time catch up. Smith wasn't supposed to be a tough fight for him. He probably felt his body could do it for him one last time. I knew he was done when they showed him loosening up in the locker room. His mitt work was horribly inaccurate, and slow, it looked like he couldn't pull the trigger.
@minorbron6216 4 жыл бұрын
yeah remember the days back on sharpnack st with Bernard know as heads in the streets, dam I should of stayed with boxing back then used to give Bernard a run for his money when we used to slap box
@neallaroy3557 5 жыл бұрын
#MuchRespectToThisGuy #HeLooksLikeMichaelMoorerALittleBit
@luciousmani 4 жыл бұрын
Boss
@kingsmk3875 4 жыл бұрын
GRAHAM --> LAMB
@RGTomoenage11 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t take sides
@supportteam6808 4 жыл бұрын
He forgot...like most do...there is another type in the neighborhood...Shepard Dog!
@mrqh406 4 жыл бұрын
Yeppers....its all about checks and balances 💯
@seanfallo592 6 жыл бұрын
I wonder if his mom is the reason why he watches what he eat and how he takes care of himself. You see people in there early 20's look in like slobs...and here he is in his 50's
@phatgirl2121 4 жыл бұрын
Why y'all to me early this morning caramel
@donellbadgett5221 Жыл бұрын
Where I'm from lambs kills wolves. The bullies get bullied. They bleed like everyone else.
@moviesjean23 7 жыл бұрын
Money don't make a fighter a fighter make money
@josecuervo1836 4 жыл бұрын
game
@movinon1242 5 жыл бұрын
No sheepdogs in the ghetto...
@lamart3857 11 ай бұрын
Getting robbed dont make you a lamb
@beatonthedonis 4 жыл бұрын
Imagine what American society could achieve if, as in Germany, students didn't have to pay college tuition and didn't have to depend on rich uncles.
@5822huron 7 жыл бұрын
favors DMX
@user-tl2cs6wv8b 4 жыл бұрын
Frederick Wells But DMX is tougher than Bernard Hopkins imo. I reckon DMX can beat Hopkins on the streets.
@mray1197 4 жыл бұрын
Loyal man Just ask Oscar
@salihkurtovic9747 3 жыл бұрын
1 Ali 2 Hopkins
@kaypaxian1 4 жыл бұрын
I do like him, but why isn't he asked about that racist comment, I AINT LOSING TO NO WHITEBOY, if roles reversed, joe calzagi would have been poisen !
@anthonypatterson8796 4 жыл бұрын
And you would have made him your president, GTFOH with this bullshit when racist ass Trump is President.
@RideLow357 5 жыл бұрын
BHOP ROY JONES JR MIKE TYSON DE LA HOYA MOSELY PACQUIAO BARRERA MORALES JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ FELIX TRINIDAD DIEGO CORRALES COTTO ALL GREATS! In no specific order
@napoleonjacksonii7233 5 жыл бұрын
What about James "Lights Out' Toney?????
@RideLow357 5 жыл бұрын
Napoleon Jackson II LoL bro the list could go on. I knew I was bound to forgot some more legends. I’m sure you can remind me of some more! Those just came to mind at the time. That’s all, no disrespect to Lights out
@napoleonjacksonii7233 5 жыл бұрын
Oh no my brotha........lol!!!! I totally agree with your list. There's a whole lot more we both could add to your list and still miss more. 😆 I just mentioned him because he is one of my favorites of ALL time.
@greylynn-snakevenom113glc7 4 жыл бұрын
@@napoleonjacksonii7233 Thats my all time fav.
@jimmyjameson8705 4 жыл бұрын
The anti Floyd..
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