Froch world title fight to be in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM'S Carl Froch will fight Canadian Jean Pascal for the WBC title at Trent FM Arena on December 6.

And promoter Mick Hennessy believes The Cobra will confirm his status as one of the world's best boxers in his native city.

He said: "We have always wanted to stage the fight in Carl's beloved Nottingham.

"There was talk of it going abroad but we always wanted it to be in his backyard."

Hennessy believes Pascal will be a dangerous opponent. "He is very tough and very athletic, with quick hands – flash fast," he said.