| Fight Name: | Unstoppable |
| Fight Date: | October 18, 2008 |
| Location: | Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Fighter1: | Kelly Pavlik |
| Nickname1: | "The Ghost" |
| Hometown1: | Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Record1: | 34–0 (30 KO) |
| Height1: | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight1: | 169 lb |
| Style1: | Orthodox |
| Recognition1: | WBC, WBO and The Ring Middleweight Champion The Ring No. 7 ranked pound-for-pound fighter |
| Fighter2: | Bernard Hopkins |
| Nickname2: | "The Executioner" |
| Hometown2: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Record2: | 48–5–1 (1) (32 KO) |
| Height2: | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight2: | 170 lb |
| Style2: | Orthodox |
| Recognition2: | WBO No. 2 Ranked Light Heavyweight The Ring No. 1 Ranked Light Heavyweight The Ring No. 4 ranked pound-for-pound fighter 2-division world champion |
| Result: | Hopkins wins via 12-round unanimous decision (119-106, 118-108, 117-109) |
Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins, billed as Unstoppable, was a professional boxing match contested on October 18, 2008 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[1]
The bout was fought at a catch-weight of 170 lbs.
Fans and pundits alike felt that Pavlik, known for his formidable punching power, would become the first man to knock Hopkins out.[2] Pavlik was a 4–1 betting favorite heading into the contest.
The three judges scored the fight 119-106, 118-108, and 117-109 for Hopkins. The win by Hopkins ended Pavlik's previously unbeaten record, while Hopkins extended his legacy by dominating the then lineal middleweight champion.[3] [4]
Ring Magazine named this fight upset of the year for 2008.[5]
Sports Illustrated also named this fight upset of the year for 2008.[6]
Confirmed bouts:[7]
| align=center | Country | align=center | Broadcaster |
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| HBO |