PRESS RELEASE: Bernard Hopkins has filed an appeal to the Nevada Athletic Commission for a review and reconsideration of the decision of last Saturday night's middleweight championship bout against Jermain Taylor.  Hopkins' appeal is based on the rules governing the Nevada Athletic Commission and the scoring of the twelfth round for Taylor by veteran judge Duane Ford. In addition Hopkins has sent a letter to the WBA requesting a review of the controversial scoring and an immediate rematch pursuant to the rules of the organization.  Hopkins is considering similar appeals to the WBC and IBF.