Jean Pascal Gets First World Title Shot, Will Face Carl Froch December 6th in Nottingham, England in Battle for Vacant WBC Super Middleweight Belt

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Montréal, September, 19, 2008 : Two of the world’s hardest hitting super middleweights are set to put their respective unbeaten records on the line in a battle for the division’s most prestigious championship belt as Montreal, Quebec’s Jean Pascal (21-0, 14 KO’s) squares off against Carl “The Cobra” Froch (23-0, 19 KO’s) on December 6th, at the Trent FM Arena, in Froch’s hometown of Nottingham, England, to fill the vacant WBC title.

The fight is presented by Hennessy Sports, in partnership with Groupe Yvon Michel.

For Pascal, the bout against Froch is not only his first crack at a world title, but also a chance to be the third Quebec fighter in eight years to hold the WBC title at 168 lbs., following in the footsteps of Dave Hilton Jr., and Eric Lucas.

“I’m very happy for the chance to fight for a world title, and to bring the WBC title back to its rightful home in Quebec.”

“It’s been a while since I last fought, so I’m very excited to be back in action. I’m more motivated than ever, and I’ll do whatever it takes to bring that title back from England.”

For Froch, the fight with Pascal is a chance to put a dificult year – marked by big fights falling through – behind him.

“I’m very excited at the prospect of facing a top fighter like Pascal for the WBC belt. It’s something I’ve waited my entire career for,” said Froch.

“Big credit for Pascal for taking the fight. I’ve had two so-called superstars flat out run from me this year in Joe Calzaghe, and Jermain Taylor. But Jean Pascal stepped up, and on December 6th, you’re going to have two undefeated fighters in their primes fighting for a world title.”

“It doesn’t get any better than that.”

According to GYM President,Yvon Michel, the Pascal-Froch bout will mark a focal point in a historic revival of Quebec boxing.

“This is such a great time for boxing in Quebec. We have fighters defending their world titles, and legitimate contenders like Jean and Hermann Ngoudjo, on the verge of claiming world titles of their own,” Michel said.

“By the time this year is done, we’ll be looking at boxing history in the province of Quebec that will be the envy of the rest of the world.”

“I also want to thank Mick Hennessy for getting this fight made with us. We had very cordial, fruitful negotiations, and we at GYM are looking forward to a tremendous event on December 6, in Nottingham.”

With two high-octane contenders vying for the WBC crown, Froch’s promoter Mick Hennessy knows his charge will have his hands full against the dangerous and determined Pascal.

“I’m so delighted that this fight is being made, and thankful that somebody had the cojones to step up and face Carl Froch,” Hennessy said.

“Everybody was running scared of Carl; Denis Inkin, Calzaghe, Taylor, and Mikkel Kessler, nobody wanted any part of him. So fair play to Pascal for stepping up.”

“Pascal is a very athletic, flashy, fast, powerful, and somewhat awkward fighter. And, you know against Carl he’s going to be more motivated than ever.”

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