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Hopkins, 45, chases WBC belt
Veteran Bernard Hopkins will return to boxing when he fights Jean Pascal for the WBC light-heavyweight title in Quebec on December 18.
The 45-year-old Hopkins has not 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.
It has also been announced that WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has agreed to fight Michael Katsidis in Las Vegas on November 27.
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says Marquez has accepted the terms of a deal to defend his title against Katsidis, the all-action Australian fighter.
Marquez, who has a record of 51-5-1, with 37 knockouts, is generally considered Mexico's top boxer. He decisively won a rematch with Juan Diaz on July 31 in his first fight since losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr last year.
After failing to interest Manny Pacquiao for a third fight, Marquez agreed to a mandatory title defence against Katsidis (27-2, 22 KOs), who had revitalised his career with four straight victories after back-to-back losses to Joel Casamayor and Diaz.
