Bernard Fernandez ... at The Sweet Science

A native of New Orleans, Fernandez has been at the Philadelphia Daily News for the last 24 1/2 years, and covers boxing and Penn State football for the paper. His late father, Bernard "Jack" Fernandez Sr., was briefly a pro welterweight who fought twice on Archie Moore undercards in 1944. Fernandez’ stature among his peers is considerable. He is currently the president of the Boxing Writers Association of America; this is his fifth term. The winner of 1998 BWAA Nat Fleischer Award for excellence in boxing journalism was inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005, and was the first media person selected.

Features by Bernard Fernandez

	[Feb 9, 2009] Twelve Years Ago, A Crying Shame MILLS LANE ON MCCALL: "This boy needs medical help."

	[Feb 5, 2009] "We Are The Pure Jewish Warriors" ELBAUM'S TAKE: "There is nobody nobody tougher than Ran Nakash."

	[Feb 1, 2009] RIP, Ingemar Johansson Johansson was named "Male Athlete of the Year" by The Associated Press, and when was the last time that happened for a boxer?

	[Jan 30, 2009] Wrapping Up The Past "It's only cheating if you get caught," Bernard Hopkins said.

	[Jan 28, 2009] A Star Is Born BERNIE: Like that noted baseball philosopher, Yogi Berra, once observed, it's amazing how much you can see by looking.

	[Jan 25, 2009] Sun Rising Again Above The Blue Horizon RODNEY MOORE'S SAGE ADVICE: "Never fight in an un-air-conditioned building in August."

	[Jan 21, 2009] Naazim Likes Mosley In Upset Over Margarito BERNIE: Richardson is replacing Mosley's father, Jack Mosley, whose on-again, off-again relationship with his son once more is off.

	[Jan 15, 2009] Gulf Coast Up From Standing Eight FERNANDEZ: Berto, in his own way, is reflective of the power of determination and redemption. He has his own Mississippi story to tell.

	[Jan 14, 2009] Hopkins As Analyst: Can He Talk The Talk? BHOP: "I've got, what, maybe one fight left? Or maybe none. If a meaningful fight isn't there for me, it might be time to go.

	[Dec 31, 2008] The Bernies! 1st Annual Year-End Awards TSS FIGHT OF THE YEAR: ISRAEL VAZQUEZ-RAFAEL MARQUEZ III

	[Dec 21, 2008] Something For Joey PELTZ: "Giardello was the greatest middleweight ever to come out of Philadelphia."

	[Dec 15, 2008] TSS Prospect Watch: Malik Scott When Will He Graduate From Being "King of the Eight Rounders?"

[Dec 12, 2008]
D-Hop, Out From B-Hop's Shadow?
ARUM ON TORRES PULLOUT: "We caught a lucky break. I think with Holt/Hopkins we have a better fight." More ...

[Dec 7, 2008]
Manny Pacquiao's No Secret Anymore
SOMETHING SPECIAL: Writer Knew It When PacMan Beat Ledwaba More ...

[Dec 2, 2008]
Hvywt Saleem Is 38-0..But, Can He Fight?
PELTZ: "I asked Butch what he was doing, sticking with Saleem. He told me he invested so much he might as well invest a little more." More ...

[Nov 26, 2008]
R.I.P., Toby Gibson
AN INSIDER SAYS: "I 100% believe that there was nothing boxing-related that contributed to the deaths of Halpern and Toby Gibson." More ...

[Nov 20, 2008]
Hard Cruise Through Heavy Waters
HAYE: "Beat the Klitschko brothers next year, that's my plan. know Vitali's a giant. I think I can slay the giant." More ...

[Nov 16, 2008]
No Matter How You Slice It
SHAW: "In today's era of heavies, do I believe KImbo would have a shot at some version of a heavyweight championship? Absolutely." More ...

[Nov 12, 2008]
Holyfield Is Fighting For His Xanadu
A decade ago, Holyfield would've taken a step-ladder into the ring and chopped down Valuev as if the behemoth were a rotting tree. More ...

[Nov 9, 2008]
Some Fantasies Come Without Sweat
ANY TAKERS FOR BOXING PUBLICIST FANTASY CAMP? Fred Sternburg, Ed Keenan, Norman Horton and Kelly Swanson are faculty More ...

[Nov 5, 2008]
Boxing's Mantle--What Is Roy Jones' Legacy?
Befuddled foes discovered that fighting the brash kid from Florida was like trying to put moonbeams in a bottle, only more painful. More ...

[Nov 2, 2008]
Could Fight Fans Push The Election To McCain?
FERNANDEZ: McCain's stump speeches and town-hall meetings around the country have been devoid of boxing talk. More ...

[Oct 30, 2008]
Some Fights Are Tougher Than Others
"He refused to give in to death until he saw Bernard fight one more time." More ...

[Oct 26, 2008]
Finally Dropping Anchor In Home Port
He Tried To Get Mormeck And Enzo, No Dice...And Haye Bolted To Heavy--But Cunningham Still Stays True To Cruiser More ...

[Oct 23, 2008]
Boxing Bonds Fathers And Sons
FERNANDEZ: My life-long love of boxing was conferred upon me, like an early gift, by my late father, Bernard "Jack" Fernandez Sr. More ...

[Oct 20, 2008]
Halloween's Early For Hobgoblin Hopkins
FERNANDEZ: Hopkins is the most accomplished 40-something fighter the world has ever seen, and the competition isn't even close. More ...