Hopkins files defamation lawsuit against Pascal for saying he uses PEDs

[generalbulldog]

One thing is certain: Hopkins is done fighting with Pascal. At least in the ring. Hopkins says he is moving forward with plans to file a defamation suit against Pascal in Canada for comments Pascal made on the press tour hinting that Hopkins was using performance-enhancing drugs. He says he has hired a "high-profile Canadian lawyer" to help with the lawsuit.

Bernard Hopkins solidifies�legacy with win against Jean Pascal - Chris Mannix - SI.com

Well, damn after beating the guy's ass, he's going to take the guy's money too.

[killersheep]

One thing is certain: Hopkins is done fighting with Pascal. At least in the ring. Hopkins says he is moving forward with plans to file a defamation suit against Pascal in Canada for comments Pascal made on the press tour hinting that Hopkins was using performance-enhancing drugs. He says he has hired a "high-profile Canadian lawyer" to help with the lawsuit.

Bernard Hopkins solidifies�legacy with win against Jean Pascal - Chris Mannix - SI.com

Well, damn after beating the guy's ass, he's going to take the guy's money too.

That's ridiculous.

[Spicoli]

Ya know, a cynical guy, a reaaaaalllll cynical sort could smell something here.

But I'm betting its just his ego again I think he's just messin. Nothing will happen.

[fan johnny]

One thing is certain: Hopkins is done fighting with Pascal. At least in the ring. Hopkins says he is moving forward with plans to file a defamation suit against Pascal in Canada for comments Pascal made on the press tour hinting that Hopkins was using performance-enhancing drugs. He says he has hired a "high-profile Canadian lawyer" to help with the lawsuit.

Bernard Hopkins solidifies�legacy with win against Jean Pascal - Chris Mannix - SI.com

Well, damn after beating the guy's ass, he's going to take the guy's money too.

In the US he has to prove "intent" to defame or it will get thrown out at the hearing. But in Canada "intent" is presumed. Where it might not be worth his time, is even if the statements were proven false, it doesn't mean Pascal will be held liable. For that he has to prove actual damages. He might actually end up paying a Lawyer more than he would be awarded if anything.

[CFH]

I will lose all faith in my country (what little I have left), if even a penny of tax-payer money is spent hearing this case. Luckily, I don't think it will happen.

[Gandalf]

Damn Calzaghe should have sued him for being a racist.

No need for these kinds of lawsuits really.

[HattonTheHammer]

he could just disprove pascals allegations and just TAKE THE TEST

[Nameless]

If I am correct, PAscal never said he took PEDS, he just asked why he wouldn't take the test if he was clean. ON that base, I think Hopkins can't win and as it has been stated, it is just a matter of EGO.