On May 21, 2011, Jean Pascal (26-1-1, 16 KOs), the light-heavyweight WBC and The Ring champion, defends his titles against former world champion Bernard Hopkins (51-5-2, 32 KOs).
Bernard Hopkins is coming off a draw with a 55% KO rate; his last fight was a majority decision loss to Pascal, 5 months and 3 days ago. Jean Pascal is coming off a draw with a 57% KO rate, with his last fight being a majority decision loss to Hopkins, 5 months and 3 days ago.
The winning odds are at 91-9 in favor of Jean Pascal. It is going to be very difficult for Bernard Hopkins to win this fight.
Bernard Hopkins defeated Jean Pascal via unanimous decision in the rematch and wins the WBC and The Ring titles. Hopkins improves his record to 52-5-2, while Pascal adds a loss to his record at 26-2-1.