 Sturm & his promotional team, Universum Box-Promotion, filed a protest with the Nevada State Athletic Commission over the decision, but it was to no avail, and the decision still stands today.De La Hoya fought Bernard Hopkins (44–2–1) in a unification match on September 18, 2004 in Las Vegas.Hopkins held the WBC, WBA, and IBF middleweight titles, was recognized as lineal and "The Ring" champion, and was considered by many to be the number one pound for pound fighter in the world.