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Athletes who only got good later in their careers

June 12, 2026 by Andy Monzant

#9: Bernard Hopkins Turned to Boxing After Prison

Bernard Hopkins discovered boxing while serving time in prison during the 1980s. He turned professional at 23 and dedicated himself to the sport. Known as The Executioner, Hopkins became a world champion and defended his middleweight title twenty times, extending his success well past age forty.

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