Bernard Hopkins has revealed that his fighting mentality of facing any opponent hasn't changed during the latter stages of his career.
The legendary American goes up against hard-hitting Sergey Kovalev, who has won his last nine fights inside seven rounds, in Atlantic City on Saturday night as he attempts to add the WBO belt to his IBF and WBA straps.
The 49-year-old told reporters: "This isn't about being an athlete, a boxer or whatever it is. This is something separate. Me as a man.
"I've been here since 1965. I have been special ever since. I still have the hunger to prove myself.
"I don't mind putting my wits up against anyone's wits today. When I step into the ring, I am at war with everybody."
Hopkins is likely to target a showdown with WBC holder Adonis Stevenson should he end Kovalev's undefeated record at Broadwalk Hall.
