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December 6th, 2008. Billed as “World Class”, 2 unbeaten fighters collided on this day; Carl Froch aka “The Cobra” and Jean Pascal in a fight for the WBC Super Middleweight Title vacated by the undefeated Joe Calzaghe when he moved up to Light Heavyweight to fight Bernard Hopkins.

Prefight records; Froch 23(19)-0, Pascal 21(14)-0.

Carl Froch and Jermain Taylor were the two highest rated Super Middleweights at this time, but Taylor opted to face former IBF Super Middleweight Champion Jeff Lacy instead thus Pascal became next in line to face Froch for the WBC crown.

This fight was the toughest challenge as well as the first world title opportunity for both fighters.

Going into the fight, Froch was a clear betting favorite of 7-2 among bookmakers.

Should Pascal beat Froch, he would become the 3rd Canadian boxer to win the WBC Super Middleweight Championship. The first 2 Canadian Super Middleweights who won the WBC title;

1) Dave Hilton Jr. (December 2000 to May 2001)
2) Eric Lucas (July 2001 to April 2003)

On the other hand, The Cobra would become the 6th Super Middleweight from the United Kingdom to hold the WBC strap if he triumphs over Pascal. The first 5 are;

1) Nigel Benn (October 1992 to March 1996)
2) Robin Reid (October 1996 to December 1997)
3) Richie Woodhall (March 1998 to October 1999)
4) Glen Catley (May 2000 to September 2000)
5) Joe Calzaghe (November 2007 to Jun 2008)

This is a fast-paced and highly entertaining action-filled bout in the 1st half but Froch took control of the bout in the 2nd half and winning most of the close rounds as he established his jabs instead of engaging in exchanges with Pascal, thus winning a clear UD.

Interestingly, it was only the 3rd and 4th times that Froch and Pascal had gone the full distance.

Both fighters showed tremendous fighting hearts well as granite jaws (particularly Froch) in a very exciting fight. Enjoy it, and keep punching guys!

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