Presents an Interview with Professional boxer Jean Pascal
Hi Jean, on behalf of RingNews24.com and our readers, thank you for taking the time to talk to us. As well as our own, we have included questions provided by fans on the RingNews Forum.
We hope our readers enjoy the interview.
Ringnews24.com: Jean Pascal, rumor mills are stirring about a fight between you and Tavoris Cloud. That would be EPIC due to styles. Is it true, when, where?
Jean Pascal: At this time I will not comment on the status of the fight with Cloud. I do agree with you that the match up of styles would be very intriguing. Cloud is a very strong boxer with tremendous punching power. His record speaks for itself. Should he be my next opponent, it will undoubtedly be a match up that boxing fans will be interested in.
Jean Pascal: Bernard said to me that I will be back again. Though he also would have said that remark to Kelly Pavlik previously, in my case the rebound will happen with my next fight. The goal after the last two fights with Bernard is to learn what needs to be learned and then move forward a much stronger student of the sport. Bernard also lost a handful of fights in his career and he was able to rebound. More generally, when boxers fail to bounce back, it reflects a lack of understanding on their part of the causes behind the loss.
Jean Pascal: Push ups are not related to boxing, though I did appreciate the tactic more as an entertainment strategy for the fans. I was not the least bit surprised that Hopkins engaged in the tactic, because gamesmanship is something he loves to do, and he does it extremely well.
Jean Pascal: I am looking to be back in the ring mid-December. A match up with Carl Froch would be something intriguing down the road. Carl and I spoke about the possibility, and we are both interested in a re-match. In the meantime, one fight at a time. The next fight will happen before Carl is ready for a post- Super Six match-up.
Ringnews24.com: You have fought many World class opponents so far in your career. Who was the toughest opponent you’ve faced so far?
Ringnews24.com: After your loss to Carl Froch you moved up to light heavyweight, won the WBC title and even beat p4p ranked superstar Chad Dawson. Why do you think you’ve been such a success at light heavyweight? Did you find 168lbs tough to make? Or did you just want to prove to yourself you were good enough to become World champion?
It was time for me to move up. I was still able to make the weight of 168 lbs, but it was mush easier (obviously) for me to make 175. From there, I targeted Diaconu and my promoter was able to make the fight happen.
Jean Pascal: I am looking at a few names for my next fight and we will have an announcement to you shortly. A re-match with Bernard is a possibility, as both earlier fights were close. However, one thing at a time. Hang tight and there will be some interesting news shortly.
Ringnews24.com: Do you have any plans to change the way you fight or the way you prepare for a fight after losing to Bernard Hopkins?
Jean Pascal: Each fight is determined by the opponent, not just by my own strengths and weaknesses. Once me and my working team set the target on the next opponent, a very candid few days will happen to ensure that the plan for training matches with the ultimate objective of a great night for my return to the ring.
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