Golden Boy Promotions Wins Purse Bid for Jean Pascal Vs. Bernard Hopkins II
The WBC purse bid for the rematch between world light heavyweight world champion Jean Pascal (Haiti/Canada) and Bernard Hopkins (USA) was by Hopkins’ promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, based in Los Angeles, with a bid of $1,911,500. The other promotional company that took part in the purse bid was Pascal’s promoter, Groupe Yvon Michel, who bid $1,700,000 USD. In addition to the aforementioned figures, American agent Don Majeski was in attendance. The date that was mentioned as likely for the fight is May 21st, and in a few days the site will be announced.
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