No controversy or unanswered questions after this one.  A more confident and assured Taylor will not allow Hopkins back into this fight during the later rounds, as he did in their first bout. While the experience of Bernard Hopkins tells him he will need to start quicker, apply more pressure and do whatever he must to win, it's just not going to happen. The younger, stronger Taylor establishes control early and will not make the same mistake of letting the ring savvy Hopkins take command late.  Taylor will make it much easier for the judges this time.

Jermain Taylor over Bernard Hopkins via unanimous decision.     

**Bernard Hopkins will be remembered as one of the best middleweights of all-time. His record 20 championship defenses further attests to his greatness as a fighter; but his recent repugnant and "cheapskate" actions in dealing with, and subsequently firing, loyal, long-time trainer Bouie Fisher further proves that "The Executioner" is certainly no champion of a person.