Philadelphia, PA (January 1st, 2015)– On January 20, Golden Boy Promotions will celebrate Bernard Hopkins’ 50th birthday with a Golden Boy Live! show on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes from the 2300 Arena in Bernard’s hometown of Philadelphia. In the main event, Philly’s own Eric “The Outlaw” Hunter (19-3, 10 KOs) faces highly regarded Nicaraguan junior lightweight contender Rene “Gemelo” Alvarado (21-3, 14 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight bout. In the super lightweight co-main 10-round event, rising junior welterweight star Michael “The Artist” Perez (21-1, 10 KOs) of Newark, New Jersey looks to extend his current unbeaten streak to eight fights, he will face a to be announced opponent. Plus, Opening the televised action is Washington, D.C.’s undefeated fighter Lamont Roach Jr. (5-0, 2 KOs) in a six-round junior lightweight battle against an opponent yet to be named.

“I’m so excited that Golden Boy has decided to honor my birthday in this way,” said Hopkins. “The best present that they can give me is to bring a great night of fights to my hometown and give Philly boxing fans something to celebrate.” Hopkins turns 50 on January 15. “The Alien” will attend the event held in his honor and will be featured on the television broadcast.