“A Lot of Us Don’t Make It Out”- to Joe Rogan’s Distress, Bernard Hopkins Confesses on the Distrubing Life in Philadelphia

The life of fighters is often marked by harsh conditions, a traumatic past, and a resolve to get away from that trauma. Many fighters, be it boxers or MMA fighters, had to go through a tough past, which made their resolve as strong as steel, which in turn made them such formidable warriors. So is the case of boxing legend Bernard Hopkins.

Renowned as one of the most illustrious figures to ever grace the realm of sport, Bernard Hopkins, during his illustrious three-decade-long boxing odyssey, garnished his name with a multitude of prestigious laurels. His glory as a boxer is further solidified by his impeccable record. However, Hopkins’s journey through the streets of Philadelphia to the world stage was never easy.

Bernard Hopkins sheds light on the harsh streets of Philadelphia to Joe Rogan

Bernard Hopkins was recently hosted by Joe Rogan in his podcast ”JRE MMA Show #148”. As the podcast began both of these gentlemen indulged in a conversation surrounding a plethora of topics. Down in the conversation, Rogan questioned the former boxer about his personal life.

Hopkins recounted his initiation into the realm of boxing during his formative years. He underscored that his maternal uncle, a devotee of fighting arts, served as his mentor. Furthermore, he elucidated that his paternal kinsman was also a boxer of repute, firmly affirming that the boxing lineage coursed through their very DNA.

Down in the conversation, Hopkins indulged in conversation about the ruthlessness and brutality that the streets of Philadelphia can incur on people. He added ” I was taken to the gym by Artie Mcleod. We call him Artie but it was Arthur McLeod called him moose. My mother’s brother. Middleweight. Bada**. Look him up Arthur Mcleod. The streets took his career, obviously based on his lifestyle. The streets of Philadelphia? The blue-collar town work. Philadelphia can make you or break you when it comes to making out of there right?

He further adds ” Not only sports, any entertainment, any success that you might have on your back. A lot of us don’t make it out even though the talent was better than mine”. Rogan was in a melancholic sense after Hopkins’s statement and added a single line ” The trap of the streets ” 

‘The Art of War’: Bernard Hopkins’ secret weapon in boxing and life

Further down in the conversation, Hopkins revealed that he has a secret weapon that has served him as a boxer as well as a human being. He adds that the book ‘The Art Of Sun Tzu’ has a bigger significance in his career as it has guided him through ups and downs. According to Hopkins, the book has made his life easier by helping him to navigate through challenges.

He adds  “I am always in fight mode, but I don’t always have to fight. “’The Art of War,’ Sun Tzu, I challenge everyone to get one of those teaching books and go through them every now and then, The Art of War’ has always been a guideline for me, when I say always, most of my adult career. I say from 23 to now. I started pro at 25.”

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Hopkins opened the boxes of his secrets that turned him into a boxing legend in his recent interaction with Joe Rogan. What are your favorite moments from the Podcast? Do tell us in the comments below.

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