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CSAC: Hopkins bout a no-contest

The California State Athletic Commission today overturned the Bernard Hopkins-Chad Dawson decision to a no-contest.

Bernard Hopkins was pushed out of the ring by Chad Dawson in the second round of their match last weekend. (Jae Hong/AP)
Bernard Hopkins was pushed out of the ring by Chad Dawson in the second round of their match last weekend. (Jae Hong/AP)Read more
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The California State Athletic Commission today overturned the Bernard Hopkins-Chad Dawson decision to a no-contest.

Hopkins' WBC light-heavyweight title defense on Oct. 15 was halted in the second round and Dawson was awarded a technical knockout. After Hopkins missed a punch, he wound up draped over Dawson's back. Dawson tossed him to the canvas, resulting in a separated shoulder for Hopkins.

The WBC reinstated Hopkins, 46, as WBC titlist within a week of the fight.

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