Montreal Star Signings.

Three significant professional signings occured in Montreal recently. Three very promising amateur stars signed professional contracts respectively for Quebec’s major promotional firms, Interbox and GYM (Group Yvon Michel). Former Interbox chief Yvon Michel began GYM, his own promotional outfit due to the financial difficulties that beset Interbox towards the end of his tenure with them. Michel’s amateur catch is Jean Pascal, a fighter of Haitian descent raised in Quebec. Pascal is said to have an exciting professional style which should make his transition to the pro ranks quite effortless. Interbox, now headed by former super middleweight champion Eric Lucas gathered themselves the signatures of both Antonin Decarie and Benoit Gaudet, amateur stars that may be future world stars and almost certain fixtures in the Canadian boxing scene. GYM also promotes Otis Grant and Joachim Alcine. Stay tuned for more news of Canadian fighters.