For the 1st time since 1993 Hopkins lost even if one judge scored the fight 114/114. The final result was Scores: 114/114 117/111 117/111. Dawson suffered 2 cuts of his eyes but pushed forward. Hopkins was being Hopkins, countering and moving well.

Bernard Hopkins vs Chad Dawson, fought to a controversial 2nd RD no-decision Oct. 15th, 2011 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The rematch is scheduled for April 28th @ Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, on HBO Boxing.