The Pascal vs Hopkins 2 is one of the anticipated rematch of WBC and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champions Jean Pascal against past two-division world champion and future Hall of Famer Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada. A coming war headlined as “Dynasty II: Pascal vs Hopkins” features the return bout of Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins as they settle the score on their controversial first match. Both boxers will be coming on May 21 well-prepared and full loaded with techniques. Which one will prevail on that day? Check out both boxer’s professional background and fight preview below.
Jean Pascal (26-1-1, 16 KO’s) is one the world’s most well decorated boxer with his unique style and knockout power. In 2008, he suffered his first boxing loss against former world champion Carl Fronch. By then, the 28-year old Pascal moved up to the light heavyweight division and managed to dominate it by an incredible winning streak of 5-0-1. He defeated Adrian Diaconu for two times and a marvelous win over Chad Dawson. Most recent is the draw with Hopkins.
Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins (51-5-2, 32 KO’s) is simply one of best boxer of all time at 46 years old which still surprised us with his way of boxing. He holds the longest reigning middleweight champion with over 10 years and 20 successful defenses. His record showed victories against Howard Eastman, Antonio Tarver, Winky Wright, Kelly Pavlik, Enrique Ornelas and Roy Jones since turning 40 in 2005.
Pascal vs Hopkins 2 is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel Inc. and Golden Boy Promotions and presented by Casino de Montreal, Videotron and Coors Light.
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