Pascal's promoter says bout with Hopkins set for May 21
Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal, who fought to a controversial, 12-round majority draw on Dec. 18, have another date. Pascal's promoter, Yvon Michel, told the Montreal Gazette that Pascal (26-1-1, 16 knockouts) will defend his World Boxing Council light-heavyweight title against Hopkins (51-5-2, 32 KOs) on May 21 at a site to be determined.
Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal, who fought to a controversial, 12-round majority draw on Dec. 18, have another date.
Pascal's promoter, Yvon Michel, told the Montreal Gazette that Pascal (26-1-1, 16 knockouts) will defend his World Boxing Council light-heavyweight title against Hopkins (51-5-2, 32 KOs) on May 21 at a site to be determined.
Michel said he hopes the fight against will be in Quebec City.
On Jan. 6, the WBC ordered a rematch and gave the fighters 30 days to negotiate a deal.