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Jean Pascal

Jean Pascal is a Haitian-born Canadian professional boxer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jean-Thenistor Pascal is a Haitian-born Canadian professional boxer who held multiple world titles in the light heavyweight division, including the WBC, IBO, The Ring, and WBA (Regular) championships. He is one of Canada’s most recognized boxers, having competed out of Laval, Quebec.

Early life and background

Jean-Thenistor Pascal was born on 28 October 1982 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He later represented Canada in professional boxing and is described as a Canadian of Haitian origin.

Professional career

Pascal turned professional in 2005 and competed primarily in the light heavyweight division. He faced top opponents including Bernard Hopkins, Chad Dawson, Sergey Kovalev, and Badou Jack.

Championship reigns

Pascal won the WBC light heavyweight title in 2009 and also held the IBO and The Ring titles during that championship period. He later captured the WBA (Regular) light heavyweight title in 2019.

Later career

Later sources show Pascal returning to competition in the cruiserweight/light heavyweight range, with his record and retirement status changing as new fights were reported. These sources also note a late-career move to heavier weight classes.

Key facts

  • Jean Pascal is a Haitian-born Canadian professional boxer.
  • He held the WBC, IBO, The Ring, and WBA (Regular) light heavyweight titles.
  • He turned professional in 2005 and fought top opponents like Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev.
  • His professional record is 37 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw, with 21 knockouts.
  • He trained and fought out of Laval, Quebec, Canada.
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Canadian context

Jean Pascal is relevant to Canadian readers as a Canadian world champion who trained and fought out of Laval, Quebec, and is widely covered in Canadian boxing media.[8][11][15]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean Pascal?
Jean Pascal is a Haitian-born Canadian professional boxer known for winning world titles in the light heavyweight division.
What titles did Jean Pascal win?
He held the WBC, IBO, The Ring and WBA (Regular) light heavyweight titles.
Where was Jean Pascal born?
He was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
What is Jean Pascal’s professional record?
Recent boxing listings give his record as 37 wins, 8 losses and 1 draw, with 21 knockouts.
What weight class did Jean Pascal fight in?
He was primarily a light heavyweight, with some later bouts and listings placing him near cruiserweight.
Is Jean Pascal Canadian?
Yes. Sources describe him as Canadian and Haiti-born, reflecting his Haitian birth and Canadian boxing identity.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Pascal
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, Haitian-born Canadian nationality, and major world titles.
  2. WBA Boxing — https://www.wbaboxing.com/wba-boxer-profile?id=1076
    Supports: Country, record, birth date, height, and reach.
  3. Premier Boxing Champions — https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/jean-pascal-0
    Supports: Canada/Haiti background, residence in Laval, Quebec, age, and title run context.
  4. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jean-Pascal
    Supports: Professional boxing identity and notable title fight context.
  5. Premier Boxing Champions — https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/memorable-nights-jean-pascal
    Supports: Two-time light heavyweight titleholder status and championship details.
  6. Box.Live — https://box.live/boxers/jean-pascal/
    Supports: Recent record, weight class, and later-career fight details.