Being black is not the reason!

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/11815891/bernard-hopkins-says-race-reason-pursuit-history-transcended-boxing

I read this article on Espn about Bernard Hopkins stating that his pursuit of history was being ignored because he is "black." As I got to the last word in this article I was disgusted, not because of the content, but because Bernard Hopkins pulled the color card in a situation where I believe shouldn't have been used. I have no problem with people of a different race or color, but for this boxer to say that he is being ignored by the color of his skin is, crap! The sport itself has seen a decline in viewers and followers of the sport because of the increased popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championship a.k.a. U.F.C. I was one of those people that stopped watching the sport of boxing because U.F.C. is more entertaining. I understand what racism is, but for Bernard Hopkins to say what he said is complete ignorant. I don’t think he took in consideration; because of the sports decline it wouldn't matter that he has the record for being the oldest boxer with this unified titles. This is the year 2014 and its time we look past the color of the skin and let the eyes see the inside of another.