Challenger Francis Lafreniere pulled off a major upset by defeating veteran boxer Jean Pascal via unanimous decision in their light heavyweight bout on Saturday night, June 27, 2026, at the Colisee de Laval.
All three judges scored the ten-round contest 96-93 in favor of Lafreniere, according to official match results reported by La Presse.
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Despite the close scores, the Coteau-du-Lac native controlled the pace against the former world champion, dropping Pascal to the canvas during the eighth round.
The victory brings Lafreniere's professional record to 22-7-2 with 11 knockouts, while Pascal falls to 37-9-1 with 21 knockouts.
Lafreniere's Statement Win
Lafreniere had openly expressed the significance of the matchup prior to the event. "Yes sir!"
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he said after the win.
The triumphant boxer celebrated extensively in the center of the ring following the announcement of the official decision.
He had previously characterized this specific showdown against Pascal as his personal world championship.
The defeat adds uncertainty to the future of Pascal's two-decade boxing career.
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Although Pascal originally announced this would be his final fight, he recently suggested he might delay retirement depending on the outcome of the bout.
