Hopkins secures title shot

Former champion to fight Pascal for WBC light-heavyweight title

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Hopkins secures title shot

Hopkins: Shot at WBC champion

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Veteran fighter Bernard Hopkins has secured a shot at WBC light-heavyweight world champion Jean Pascal in Quebec on December 18.

The 45-year-old (51-5-1) has recorded three straight wins since his split decision defeat top Joe Calzaghe two years ago.

He beat long-time rival Roy Jones by a wide unanimous decision in his last contest in April but received medical treatment when he collapsed in his dressing room after the bout.

Canadian fighter Pascal (26-1) beat Adrian Diaconu to win the title last year and beat Chad Dawson in his last bout.

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