Montreal and its surround cities thirstily await December 11 when what should be a packed Bell Centre crowd will witness the much talked about rematch between WBC Light Heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (24-1-0, 16KO), and # 4 rated WBC challenger Adrian Diaconu (26-1-0 15 KO). More...

A month removed from the eagerly anticipated rematch bout between WBC Light Heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (24-1-0, 16KO) and former champion and #4 rated WBC contender Adrian Diaconu (26-1-0 15 KO), both boxers underwent the required WBC 30-day safety weigh-in yesterday. The weight limit for such requirement was set at 192.5 lbs. More...

InterBox and Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) are proud to announce that all parties have officially come to terms on the staging of a highly anticipated world title rematch bout.

WBC Light Heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (24-1-0, 16 KO) from Laval, and former WBC champion Adrian "The Shark" Diaconu (26-1-0 15 KO) from Montreal will rematch on Friday, December 11th 2009 at the Montreal Bell Centre. More...

The WBC light heavyweight belt will remain in Montreal following Jean Pascal’s victory over Silvio Branco on Friday at the Bell Centre.

The bout ultimately ended at 2:19 in the 10th round when Branco’s trainer threw the towel after seeing his fighter knocked down and in bad form from Pascal’s strong hits to the head.

Pascal was able to knock down Branco twice in the tenth round with strong combinations to the Italian's upper body. This bout was a showcase for Pascal, who won the fight convincingly by throwing strong punches in close and using his speedy jab at points when the slower and less mobile Branco stepped out.

The 26-year-old Pascal won the WBC light heavyweight belt with a 12-round unanimous decision over rival Montreal fighter Adrian Diaconu on June 19. More...

At the Bell Centre in boxing mad Montreal last night, Jean Pascal put his WBC light heavyweight belt at risk for the first time and came away with victory against seasoned warhorse Silvio Branco.

A pro since 1988, ex-WBA and European champ Branco went after the much younger Pascal early on but had difficulty with the good footwork and swift reflexes of the local Montreal man, who cut the Italian in the third.

The bout was a cautious affair early on but as both began to tire and settle in, the action increased with Pascal beginning to target the body and Branco looking for the jab, right hand combination.

By the seventh, 43 year old Branco had begin to run out of steam and was dropped in what could have been largely a push or even a bid to gain a breather, although it was ruled a knockdown. More...

There are few boxers in the business who have the charisma and ability that Jean Pascal demonstrates. The 26 year-old fighter from Montreal is living the life and enjoying every minute of his well deserved fame.

No one will forget Pascal’s form against Carl Froch in a WBC super middleweight title contest that is still being talked about as one of England’s best fights of the year.

Unfortunately for Pascal, he lost the fight but won the respect of many boxing fans and established a name for himself as a fearless fighter.

During the summer, Pascal won the WBC light heavyweight belt from an undefeated Adrian Diaconu by unanimous decision.

On September 25, 2009, Jean Pascal will face Italy’s Silvio Branco at the Bell Centre in Montreal. This will be Pascal’s first title defence and he is looking in great physical form, with lighting fast movement and a good hard punch. More...

14,000 boxing fans packed the Bell Centre in Montreal last night to witness what had been called the biggest fight in Canadian history as WBC light heavyweight champ Adrian Diaconu put his belt at risk against local crosstown rival Jean Pascal.

Challenger Pascal was coming up from super middle and it was unknown whether or not he'd be able to mix with a full fledged light heavy.

With a round it became clear that Pascal's fight plan was to avoid just such close quarters combat as he employed his height, reach and quickness advantages to keep Diaconu at the end of the jab.

Unable to cut off the ring and corner the fleet-footed challenger, Diaconu ate a lot of leather from the quick shots of Pascal. More...

A hotly anticipated local clash takes place tonight at the Bell Centre in Montreal and the stakes couldn't be higher as Adrian Diaconu faces Jean Pascal for the WBC light heavyweight title.

The fight has garnered massive attention in Quebec and is the biggest fight of the year so far in the province's largest city.

Diaconu, 26-0 (15), won the interim WBC crown with a hard fought unanimous decision in his native Romania a year ago against Chris Henry and supporters of "The Shark" are confident that the stocky 31 year old will come through this first defense with flying colors. More...

Only 7 days left before the bell rings in a fight that will make history in Quebec. WBC Light Heavyweight champion Adrian Diaconu (26-0-0, 15KO) and contender Jean Pascal (22-1-0, 15KO) both respect the 7 days weigh-in, a regulation from the WBC.

Diaconu and Pascal have to weight less than 184 pounds. More...

Only 9 days left before the bell rings in a fight that will make history in Quebec. WBC World Light Heavyweight champion Adrian Diaconu (26-0-0, 15KO) and contender Jean Pascal (22-1-0, 15KO) are at the final stages of their preparation in their respective camps.

“The Shark” is adding the finishing touches in Montreal, and Pascal in Florida. The Montrealer by way of Romania took offence to comments made by his opponent yesterday on Radio Energie, a local radio station. More...

With only 10 short days to go before fight night, tension is starting to mount in the camps of WBC World Light Heavyweight champion Adrian Diaconu (25-0, 15KO) and Jean Pascal (22-1,15KO) from Laval.

Both local boxers will meet at the Montreal Bell Centre on June 19th 2009 to dispute the crown of new King of the Light Heavies in Canada. More...

The province of Quebec is buzzing, eagerly anticipating the historical World Title bout that will take place exactly 4 weeks from today, on June 19th 2009, at the Montreal Bell Centre.

Two local boxers will slug it out for much more than just bragging rights when Montrealer Adrian Diaconu (25-0-0, 15KO) defends his WBC World 175 pound title against Jean Pascal (22-1-0, 15KO) from Laval. More...

InterBox and Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) are proud to announce that Adrian "The Shark" Diaconu, 26-0 (15), will defend his WBC Light Heavyweight title against fellow Montrealer Jean Pascal, 22-1 (15), on Friday, June 19 at the Montreal Bell Centre.

Presented by the Casino de Montréal, this historical bout will mark two milestones: It will be the first world title bout disputed by two Quebecers, and the first collaboration between InterBox and GYM. More...

The last time they met it was a pitch battle that many felt was the fight of the year in 2008.

Now, Hennessy Sports and Groupe Yvon Michel are pleased to announce that WBC Super Middleweight champion Carl Froch, 24-0 (19), and Montreal’s Jean Pascal, 22-1 (15), are working together for Froch’s title defense against former undisputed middleweight champion of the world Jermain Taylor, set for April 25, at The MGM Grand Foxwoods. More...

It was a good weekend at the fights north of the border and we start with the undercard of the Timothy Bradley vs. Kendall Holt bill last night at Montreal's Bell Centre.

Iron-chinned former Canadian light heavy and super middle title challenger David Whittom, 10-8-1 (6), gave Interim WBC Light Heavyweight titlist Adrian Diaconu, 26-0 (15), a good eight rounds, losing on points 80-72 twice and 79-73.

30 year old Quebec City man Whittom will challenge Canadian light heavy champ Jason Naugler in May in Halifax in a rematch to their clash for the vacant belt which Naugler won by a close majority decision two years ago. More...

© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing

Fists were flying in Montreal as Timothy Bradley and Kendall Holt exchanged fierce blows for 12 electrifying rounds to unify the 140 pound WBC and WBO titles on Saturday evening’s Showtime Championship Boxing.

In the end, Bradley won a close unanimous decision with two judges scoring the bout 115-111 and the third 114-112. More...

The Great White North sees a good evening of boxing with two shows tonight in Montreal, with the primary focus on the light welterweight unification clash between WBC Champion Timothy Bradley and WBO Champion Kendall Holt at the Bell Centre.

Bradley, 23-0 (11), is the favorite in this one but given the mercurial nature of Holt, 25-2 (13), it could go either way before the dust finally settles.

Of the two combatants, Holt has faced the better competition in the form of Ricardo Torres, David Diaz, Isaac Hlatswayo, Mike Arnaoutis, Demetrious Hopkins and Ben Tackie.

But Holt struggled against a well past his prime Tackie and looked to be on the verge of getting KO'd in the first round by Torres in their rematch before an accidental clash of heads knocked Torres senseless, enabling Holt to finish the job moments later.

As an undefeated fighter, Bradley has been the more successful but the Californian also hasn't faced top level opponents aside from his WBC title winning effort against Junior Witter. More...

On Saturday, December 6, the main event in boxing proved to be the one sided fight between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya. However, in Nottingham, England, one of the very best bouts of the year took place.

Jean Pascal of Montreal lost a unanimous 12 round decision to Carl Froch, in a contest that surpassed expectations for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight title.

Both Pascal and Froch entered the ring as unbeaten champions. Both had strong collateral to their names, Pascal had the prestigious NABF title while Froch held the respected Commonwealth Championship. After the fight, Froch called out Calzaghe, the previous owner of the WBC belt, in hopes of luring him out of retirement and having a lucrative super fight.

However, the reality of the matter is that Froch will probably meet Jermain Taylor or Lucien Bute as his next opponent. At the other corner, Pascal looked stunned by the judgeʼs decision. This loss cost Pascal a shot at Jermain Taylor, the WBC belt and the possible money associated with a victory. When Pascal arrived in Montreal, the fans were waiting for him and cheered him on. In fact, the city rallied behind Pascal, whoʼs future looks hopeful.

With a record of 21 victories and one loss, Pascal is still one of the worldʼs best super middleweights. Letʼs face it, Pascal fought well and was able to score some damaging left hooks and solid rights over the low left hand of Froch.

Pascal had never faced a fighter who threw the kind of hard and accurate punches that Froch is known for. Pascal took the sort of punches that would surely have finished off most fighters, but he kept coming back, fighting until the bitter end. More...

**With Slideshow**

© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing

On Saturday night at a packed Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England, Hennessy Sports promoted a fight night headlined by the vacant WBC Super Middleweight title clash between Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch and Canadian Jean Pascal.

Pascal entered the ring surrounded by his entourage holding his five belts aloft. Then “We will, We Will Rock You” rang out around the noisy arena as Froch began his entrance to the ring and a waiting Pascal.

The atmosphere in the arena was fantastic! As the bell signalled the start of the fight - the crowds erupt as Froch gets straight to work on Pascal.

“Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottingham!”, the crowds sing as Froch gets off to a great start. Pascal is tentative as he nicks little shots in the first half of the round - blocking two big hooks and then stands - almost smirking at Froch as if to say ‘if that’s all you’ve got - this’ll be easy!’ More...

**With Slideshow**

© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing

Saturday night at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England, Hennessy Sports promoted a fantastic night of boxing which consisted of a superb undercard in support of the much anticipated clash between Carl Froch and Jean Pascal for the WBC Super Middleweight title.

Making his pro debut was 6 foot 9 inch tall Tyson Fury, who faced Hungarian -boxer Bela Gyongyosi in a scheduled six round heavyweight contest.

Entering the ring dancing along to the ‘live’ sounds of ‘Shine, Shine’ from singing duo ’Booty Luv’, the twenty year old, 18 stone plus Mancunian giant looked relaxed and confident. More...