By Lem Satterfield

According to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, a potential fight between WBC/IBO light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal and veteran Bernard Hopkins could possibly take place on December 18 on HBO. Discussions for the fight have been favorable, says Schaefer. Pascal (26-1, 16 KOs) has given his promoter, GYM, the green light to make a fight with Hopkins (51-5-1, 32 KOs). The date of December 18 appears to work for both parties based the schedules of HBO and Canadian television.

"Actually, I had a very good conversation with Pascal's promoter, and, you know, I have to say that things are looking pretty good," said Schaefer. "We actually talked and we'll talk again. One date that was mentioned because of the availability in Canada was Dec. 18."

Lem Satterfield is the boxing editor at AOL FanHouse and the news editor at BoxingScene.com. To read more from Lem Satterfield, go to AOL FanHouse by Clicking Here.