Light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal(Above) and former champion Bernard Hopkins(Below) are close to finalizing an agreement to meet in a rematch of their controversial draw, both sides told ESPN.com. If the deal is finalized, they would meet May 21 on HBO's "World Championship Boxing" at a site to be determined, although Montreal (Pascal's hometown) and Quebec City (where they fought the first time) are the most likely hosts. "The deal, as far as the fight itself, we have the date," Hopkins said, adding that he also had worked out his financial agreement with Golden Boy promoter Richard Schaefer. "Now we have to find a site. I'd love to fight in Montreal. I'd love to go where the best offer is for the fight. Montreal, fine. In Las Vegas, fine. I'm ready and I just want to settle the score. I want to set the record straight." Said Schaefer, "Bernard is on board with everything. Now I just need to work out the venue with [Pascal promoter] Yvon Michel." Michel said he was confident he would come to terms with Pascal on their side of the deal. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=6105270
