US boxer Hopkins to fight for title in Canada

NEW YORK (AFP) – American boxer Bernard Hopkins is scheduled to fight Jean Pascal for the World Boxing Council light heavyweight title December 18 in Quebec.The 45-year-old Hopkins hasn't fought since winning a unanimous decision in his rematch with Roy Jones four months ago. Hopkins had to seek medical treatment after collapsing in his dressing room after the bout.Pascal's last fight was in August when he beat Chad Dawson to retain his title.