Technically-speaking, neither boxer is a native-born Canadian. Pascal hails from the Caribbean island of Haiti while Bute is of Romanian descent. Nonetheless, they are in Canada now, and are now native fighting sons of Quebec. And when they meet at the Bell Centre in Montreal on January 18, more than national bragging rights will be at stake. […]
Double Whammy! Mikkel Kessler vs. Carl Froch & Jean Pascal vs. Lucian Bute Set For Late May Fisticuffs
Now this is what I am talking about! Four elite boxers, fighting on the same night, with divisional and pound-for-pound rankings on the line. And as it should be, all fights are "pick 'em" contests, in which either figher can make a strong case for being the favorite. Mikkel Kessler (46-2, 35 KO's) vs. Carl Froch […]