fightnews.com: "Hopkins next for Cloud?
Cloud camp says it makes sense
By Phil Doherty
Photos: Sam Cohen
Say what you will about this past Saturday’s majority draw between IBO/WBC world light heavyweight Jean Pascal (26-1-1, 16 KOs) and Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins (51-5-2, 32 KOs). This much is clear: the 45-year old Hopkins still possesses the skills and savvy to challenge the elite of this division. If not for a single point on one judge’s scorecard, Hopkins would be the newly-crowned champion. The fact the bout took place in Canada-site of Pascal’s technical 11th round technical decision over previously unbeaten Chad Dawson-may be pure coincidence…maybe.
The fallout from the Hopkins fight centers on whether the WBC will order an immediate rematch between the two. Despite Golden Boy Promotions spokesman Richard Schaefer’s claims to the contrary, it appears Pascal will honor his contractual obligation to face Dawson next. HBO appears ready to put that fight on tap for sometime next spring pending Golden Boy’s legal dispute.
So where would the ageless Philadelphia warrior find his next challenge?"
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