This was reported by "Boxingscene".

"If I were in place of Klitschko, I would rate the situation very quickly, and I would try to return to the ring before the end of the year," said Hopkins.

Also, Hopkins says that Klitschko will be too difficult to re-form a good form in a year, so it would be wiser to fight as early as possible. However, the ex-champion believes that the nickname needs to fight with a fighter of level B or B +, but not with Joshua.

"Vladimir deserved to write a script for his retirement from the sport. Because, some athletes, in any form, have the right to leave the way they want, "added Hopkins.

Add that in December 2016 Bernard Hopkins spent his last fight, trying to become the world champion at almost 52 years old. However, this venture ended very unsuccessfully. In this case, Hopkins not only lost by knockout, but also flew outside the ring.

Recall, as reported "URA-Inform", in London, previously held a legendary duel between boxers Vladimir Klitschko and Briton Anthony Joshua. Athletes fought for titles IBF, WBA Super and IBO heavyweight title.